Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Pickering councillor faces new penalty, probe amid escalating conflict with city
The mayor for a southern Ontario city says a councillor is facing a second consecutive 90-day pay suspension and allegations against her have been referred to police, after he announced the municipal ...
Jan 03, 2025
Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time
NEW YORK (AP) - In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 - little over a week before he's due to return to the White Ho...
Jan 03, 2025
Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time
NEW YORK (AP) - In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 - little over a week before he's due to return to the White Ho...
Jan 03, 2025
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits
TORONTO - As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January, they may look to Canada's health agencies for guidance - and find some conflicting advice. This week, the Canadian Inst...
Jan 03, 2025
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday to the House speakership on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts after a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of su...
Jan 03, 2025
'We've done the impossible': Calgarians get back personalized 1988 Olympic bricks
CALGARY - Some people say it with flowers. Some with an engagement ring. For Keith Beggs, it was a brick surrounded by mortar and placed at Calgary's Olympic Plaza that showed his true intent for the ...
Jan 03, 2025
Finalized tax credit for cleaner hydrogen gets a cautious OK from some environmental groups
The Biden administration released long-awaited final rules Friday for a tax credit that will send billions of dollars to producers of cleaner hydrogen. The new rules drew cautious praise from environm...
Jan 03, 2025
Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption
Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act to a journalism organization designed to distribute the funds. The U.S. te...
Jan 03, 2025
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to seek Edmonton riding nomination
EDMONTON - Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says he's seeking the party's nomination to run as a candidate in Edmonton. The Edmonton-Strathcona seat became vacant when former leader Rachel Notley resi...
Jan 03, 2025
Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee on Friday, as people inside and outside the Liberal caucus call for him to resign a...
Jan 03, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Alberta's book bans hinge on what's 'explicit'
Alberta is banning certain books in school libraries sticking to those deemed age-appropriate. But as Sarah Mills explor...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...
