Murray Wood: Why most of us are Switzerland when it comes to culture war debates
As society becomes more and more divided, Murray Wood says a lot of his friends are just trying to stay neutral, as ther...
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Early voter turnout down compared to 2021 as Nova Scotia campaign enters last week
HALIFAX - With one week to go in the Nova Scotia election campaign, early voter turnout is down about 15 per cent compared to the 2021 election. Elections Nova Scotia says that as of Monday, a total o...
Nov 19, 2024
Trudeau says G20 leaders' statement on Ukraine is not strong enough
RIO DE JANEIRO - Justin Trudeau left the G20 summit in Brazil Tuesday saying Canada and other "advanced economies" wanted to see a stronger statement calling out Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The inva...
Nov 19, 2024
Alberta auditor general flags lack of information on affordable housing
EDMONTON - Alberta's auditor general says the province isn't demonstrating how it's ensuring its affordable housing is safe. An audit tabled in the legislature found the Seniors, Community and Social ...
Nov 18, 2024
Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for...
Nov 18, 2024
A list of members of B.C. Premier David Eby's new cabinet
VICTORIA - There's been a near total shakeup of British Columbia's government cabinet, with few ministers retaining their jobs and some longtime backbenchers and newly elected members moving in. Here ...
Nov 18, 2024
Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for...
Nov 18, 2024
Former N.S. NDP candidate running as Independent after criticism for Israel posts
EASTERN PASSAGE, N.S. - A former Nova Scotia NDP candidate criticized for social media posts about Israel is now running as an Independent in the Nov. 26 provincial election. Elections Nova Scotia lis...
Nov 18, 2024
MPs condemn alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler
OTTAWA - The House of Commons on Monday condemned an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler. MPs in the House unanimously supported a Bloc Qubcois motion salu...
Nov 18, 2024
New Alberta hospital agency to be up and running in the spring, minister says
EDMONTON - Alberta's health minister says the province's new hospital agency will be operational next spring, months later than expected. Adriana LaGrange announced Monday that hospitals now run by Al...
Nov 18, 2024
Ontario tables bill that bans supervised consumption sites near schools, daycares
TORONTO - Ontario tabled a bill Monday that aims to shutter 10 supervised consumption sites the government deems too close to schools and daycares. The bill, if passed by Premier Doug Ford's majority ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Sarah Mills: We must see the good in the world, even when it's hard to find
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Sept. 11
Evan chats with political columnist Biran Lilley and lawyer Warren Kinsella after the shocking death of Charlie Kirk. He...
