Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
Tag Archives: Politics
Biden signs executive order on advancing study of women's health while chiding 'backward' GOP ideas
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women's health by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for bi...
Mar 18, 2024
Tax return software makes filing easy, but knowing when to hire a professional is key
TORONTO - Imagine sitting down with a messy pile of T-slips and old receipts to file your tax return one line at a time. It sounds daunting - and a reason why even people with straightforward returns ...
Mar 18, 2024
MPs pay tribute to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, lion of Canadian politics
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament paid tribute Monday to the late Brian Mulroney, whom they lauded as a lion of Canadian politics, a down-to-earth spirit and, above all else, a family man. They stood in ...
Mar 18, 2024
In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?
ELMORE, Vt. (AP) - Julie wants more donations to the food pantry. Kipp is busy knitting a sweater. Shorty is ready to ask: Why is so much being spent on a truck? The coffee, fresh-baked bread and donu...
Mar 17, 2024
In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?
ELMORE, Vt. (AP) - Julie wants more donations to the food pantry. Kipp is busy knitting a sweater. Shorty is ready to ask: Why is so much being spent on a truck? The coffee, fresh-baked bread and donu...
Mar 17, 2024
Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and why is he running for president?
The lack of excitement many Americans feel about a presidential rematch has heightened interest in alternatives to the major-party candidates, none more so than Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose famous nam...
Mar 17, 2024
Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to combat social media posts
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversia...
Mar 17, 2024
Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insur...
Mar 17, 2024
Ohio primary will set up a fall election that could flip partisan control of the state supreme court
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - It's been nearly four decades since liberal-leaning justices held a majority on Ohio's supreme court. Democrats hope this is the year that changes, in a campaign that will begin ...
Mar 17, 2024
Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden's campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand total for his Republican opponent, Donald Trump. The presiden...
Mar 17, 2024
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
Evan celebrates Canada Day with a test of your citizenship knowledge, hears about the latest happenings in the Canadian ...
