Sarah Mills: Snowbirds' grounding is a chance for Liberal government to stand behind its words
We are told the Snowbirds will return. We are told that the plan is to get new planes quickly. Sarah Mills says now, the...
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Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic — and it's Canadian
TORONTO - Health Canada has approved the second generic version of brand-name Ozempic, this one manufactured by Canadian company Apotex. The authorization for the medication called Apo-Semaglutide Inj...
May 01, 2026
Quebec premier feels bound by Labrador energy deal despite expiration date
RIVIRE-DU-LOUP - The premier of Quebec says she feels her province is still bound by a framework energy agreement signed with Newfoundland and Labrador. The tentative agreement for sharing energy from...
May 01, 2026
Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy ...
May 01, 2026
Conservatives stay on top of party fundraising list as Liberals narrow the gap
OTTAWA - The Conservatives' fundraising machine continues to outpace all other federal parties after bringing in more than $9.4 million in the last quarter, though the Liberals are closing the gap. El...
May 01, 2026
Feds to hike max fine for airlines abusing passenger protection regulations to $1M
OTTAWA - The federal government plans to quadruple to $1 million the maximum fine for airlines that repeatedly violate passengers' rights. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said fining airlines is a...
May 01, 2026
Trump says he’s still considering a taxpayer-funded deal to bail out Spirit Airlines
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday said he's still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines. The president didn't offer details about the proposal but told reporters as h...
May 01, 2026
Behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec
MONTRAL - Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for childr...
May 01, 2026
U.S. secures contract to sell artillery rocket systems to Canada: Pentagon
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon says it has secured a billion-dollar contract with Lockheed Martin to manufacture M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment for Canada and other allie...
May 01, 2026
Supreme Court affirms law that curbs spy watchdog members' parliamentary privilege
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the constitutionality of legislation that limits the ability of members of a spy watchdog committee to use their parliamentary privilege to speak out. T...
May 01, 2026
Prince Edward Island drops controversial bill that would have softened ethics rules
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservatives have abandoned a much-criticized effort to soften conflict of interest rules that would have allowed a lobster fisher to serve in cabin...
May 01, 2026
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Murray Wood: Is this the end of the Snowbirds, or just this era?
The federal government is promising Canada's famous aerobatic team will return, and don't governments always keep their ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, May 20
On Wednesday's show, Evan talks about the Snowbirds with an alumnus and Tourism Moose Jaw to understand the impact of th...
