Murray Wood: Of politics and principles
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Anti-coal mining petition led by musician Corb Lund fails in Alberta
EDMONTON - A petition led by country musician Corb Lund to ban new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies has failed. Alberta's election agency announced Friday that Lund's petition didn't g...
Jul 03, 2026
Rights council seeks unity that Jewish, Muslim envoys couldn't achieve: Miller
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Marc Miller says the government's widely criticized advisory council on inclusion is meant to unify Canadians in a way previous federal envoys tasked with tackling antisemit...
Jul 03, 2026
Environmentalists have mixed reactions to Quebec-Ottawa caribou funding deal
MONTREAL - Environmentalists are divided on whether a new funding deal reached between Quebec and the federal government is a meaningful first step to saving the province's dwindling caribou herds or ...
Jul 03, 2026
'The light at the end of the tunnel is very far away:' mayor of flooded Manitoba town
SWAN RIVER - Residents in a western Manitoba town are stuck waiting for waters to recede before they can begin cleaning up from a second historic flood in a month. Swan River Mayor Lance Jacobson said...
Jul 03, 2026
Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' Labour Code tool: Hajdu
OTTAWA - The federal government is exploring possible guardrails or alternatives to using what she says is a "contentious" section of the Labour Code that allows Ottawa to intervene in bitter bargaini...
Jul 03, 2026
Philippines President Marcos says 'we share the same aspirations' as Canada
VANCOUVER - The leaders of Canada and the Philippines signed agreements Thursday on energy, natural resources, labour and tourism, as the countries reinforced their shared priorities and hope for a tr...
Jul 02, 2026
More than 106K Albertans sign up for $100 affordability rebates as applications open
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says more than 106,000 residents applied for $100 relief cheques in just over 24 hours. The direct deposits are meant to help Albertans deal with the high cost of liv...
Jul 02, 2026
Quebec Premier Fréchette says she will run in Trois-Rivières in October election
TROIS-RIVIRES - Quebec Premier Christine Frchette has confirmed she is switching ridings and will run to represent her hometown of Trois-Rivires, Que., in the fall general election. Frchette told a ga...
Jul 02, 2026
Canada to host 2028 Francophonie summit in Ottawa region
OTTAWA - Canada will host the 2028 global summit of the Francophonie in the Ottawa area, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday. "We have decided to bring the world to Canada to celebrate the ...
Jul 02, 2026
Alberta submits plans and announces partners for new pipeline to B.C. coast
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that her government has a route - and builders - for a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, just hours after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a deal wi...
Jul 02, 2026
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Evan discusses the pipeline project being proposed by Alberta and Ontario, paperwork concerns taking up the time of Sask...
