Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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U.S. Republicans, Democrats in Canada agree: Expat Americans should vote
TORONTO - Despite the bitter partisan divide racking U.S. politics, there is one thing both Republicans and Democrats living in Canada agree on when it comes to November's presidential election - the ...
Oct 02, 2020
Greens' interim leader hoping for clear victory in weekend leadership decision
OTTAWA - Interim Green Leader Jo-Ann Roberts says she is hoping for a clear winner Saturday when the party's new leader is elected, to put to rest concerns the race was not legitimate.The eight-month ...
Oct 02, 2020
Municipal, provincial leaders clash over response to COVID-19 surge in hotspots
TORONTO - Staggering daily case counts elicited stern warnings to immediately tighten social circles and limit outings in the nation's COVID-19 hotspots, but also gave rise to a growing schism between...
Oct 02, 2020
Experts, national parents group, call for specialized proton therapy clinic in Canada
HALIFAX - An advocacy group for children's cancer research says it's time Canada makes an advanced form of radiotherapy, called proton beam therapy, more widely available. Canada is the only G7 countr...
Oct 02, 2020
Feds top up relief fund with $600 million to help small- and medium-sized businesses
OTTAWA - The federal government is adding $600 million to a fund to help small- and medium-sized businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic, Economic Development Minister Melanie Joly said Friday. The a...
Oct 02, 2020
Siblings, grandparents among those to be let in to Canada under new COVID-19 rules
OTTAWA - People desperate to bring extended family members to Canada as the world remains locked down due to COVID-19 are being given some hope by the federal government. Immigration Minister Ma...
Oct 02, 2020
Quebec reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for first time since May
MONTREAL - Residents of Quebec's two biggest cities could soon face more restrictions, Premier Francois Legault said Friday as his government attempts to control a second wave of COVID-19. Health offi...
Oct 02, 2020
COVID-19 aid bill now law after clearing Senate due to compromise on hybrid sittings
OTTAWA - A bill authorizing new benefits for workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic received royal assent Friday, assuring continued financial support now that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit...
Oct 02, 2020
Large number of mail-in ballots expected in upcoming election
Elections Saskatchewan is preparing for an election like no other. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Elections Saskatchewan is anticipating more people than ever will take advantage of the many different ...
Oct 02, 2020
Who stands in for an ill prime minister is not as clear as it is in American politics
OTTAWA - Should U.S. President Donald Trump fall too ill with COVID-19 to be able to perform his duties, there's an automatic backup: U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence. The Canadian approach to suc...
Oct 02, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
8:30 - Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniver...
