Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Ottawa to return $623 million to small businesses in rebate payments
OTTAWA - More than 600,000 small businesses will share $623 million in carbon price rebate payments before the end of the year, the final payment they will receive following the end of the consumer ca...
Nov 14, 2025
Five things to know about Quebec graphite mine added to major projects list
MONTREAL - A graphite mine in Quebec has been included on the federal government's expanded list of major projects in the national interest to be considered for regulatory fast-tracking. Here are five...
Nov 14, 2025
Oil and gas producers applaud Ottawa's latest major projects list
OTTAWA - The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is praising Ottawa's latest list of major projects after another liquefied natural gas project made the cut, but environment groups are warning...
Nov 14, 2025
Mark Carney attends launch of new branch of Montreal-area light rail network
MONTREAL - The northwest branch of a light rail project in the Montreal area was officially inaugurated on Friday, with Prime Minister Mark Carney and other dignitaries along for the first ride. Quebe...
Nov 14, 2025
Fact File: No 'plan' to 'euthanize' 15 million Canadians with MAID
Podcast clips recently shared on social media claim that Health Canada plans to save money by "euthanizing" 15 million Canadians. The clips cite a journal article that presents a scenario in which mem...
Nov 14, 2025
Supreme Court of Canada upholds impaired driving convictions based on breath tests
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada on Friday upheld impaired driving convictions in two cases, saying criminal law amendments enacted in 2018 were intended to simplify prosecutions based on breath t...
Nov 14, 2025
Ottawa's operating spending — not capital — driving deeper deficits: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer projects the federal Liberals will narrowly maintain long-term fiscal sustainability with their new budget, but day-to-day spending measures mean Ottawa will ...
Nov 14, 2025
Judge orders recount in Newfoundland district after last month's provincial election
ST. JOHN'S - A judge has ordered a recount in a Newfoundland and Labrador electoral district following the province's general election last month. The provincial Liberals asked for judicial recounts i...
Nov 14, 2025
New prosecutor takes on the Georgia election case against Trump and others
ATLANTA (AP) - A longtime prosecutor announced he will take over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others, after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was...
Nov 14, 2025
Some NDP leadership candidates report struggling to meet conditions to remain in race
OTTAWA - The first of three fundraising deadlines for the NDP leadership race landed Friday, with some candidates coming close to not meeting the requirements for remaining in the race. A campaign spo...
Nov 14, 2025
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...
