Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Paul Manafort released from prison due to virus concerns
WASHINGTON - Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's onetime presidential campaign chairman who was convicted as part of the special counsel's Russia investigation, has been released from federal prison to serv...
May 13, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 6:15 p.m. British Columbia health officials say one person has died and 16 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in th...
May 13, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: ...
May 13, 2020
Non-medical masks can help when physical distancing not possible, says Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health doctor says Canadians in communities where COVID-19 is still spreading should wear non-medical masks when they can't stay physically distant from others. Dr....
May 13, 2020
Wet'suwet'en deal recognizes rights and title, sets stage for ongoing talks
SMITHERS, B.C. - A draft agreement between hereditary chiefs who oppose a pipeline in northern British Columbia and the federal and provincial governments recognizes the rights and title of ...
May 12, 2020
Canadian frigate HMCS Fredericton back in action after Cyclone crash
OTTAWA - The Halifax-class frigate HMCS Fredericton is back in action less than two weeks after its Cyclone helicopter crashed off the coast of Greece, killing six Canadian Armed Forces members. The w...
May 12, 2020
Neighbour reported mass shooter's domestic violence, weapons to police
HALIFAX - A former neighbour of the gunman behind last month's mass shooting in Nova Scotia says she reported his domestic violence and cache of firearms to the RCMP years ago and ended up leaving the...
May 12, 2020
Musk becomes champion for businesses defying shutdown orders
At the Fit4All Gym in Lebanon, Illinois, owner David Tate considers Elon Musk a huge ally in the fight against government coronavirus orders that Tate says are driving him into the poorhouse. Tate reo...
May 12, 2020
Canadian National Exhibition cancelled this summer due to COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - Any other year, the lakeside grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition would soon be preparing for the summer spectacle's array of amusement rides, carnival games, thumping summer mus...
May 12, 2020
Coalition decries Canada's 'piecemeal' response to Beijing-sponsored intimidation
OTTAWA - A human rights coalition is calling on Canada to appoint a front-line contact for people and groups who are enduring harassment and intimidation as a result of their advocacy and activis...
May 12, 2020
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...
