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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Elections BC hasn't called in RCMP as Conservatives seek police probe of Surrey race
VICTORIA - Elections BC says it hasn't asked the RCMP to investigate a complaint from the B.C. Conservatives about alleged "voting irregularities" in the October provincial election, despite a call fr...
Jan 13, 2025
Environmentalists claim 'setback' for species protection in B.C. port expansion case
A Federal Court judge has thrown out a legal challenge by environmental groups that claimed allowing the expansion of a massive container facility on British Columbia's waterfront would threaten the s...
Jan 13, 2025
Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president's remarks in new report
WASHINGTON (AP) - The criminal charges against Hunter Biden "were the culmination of thorough, impartial investigations, not partisan politics," the prosecutor who led the probes said in a report rele...
Jan 13, 2025
Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president's remarks in new report
WASHINGTON (AP) - The criminal charges against Hunter Biden "were the culmination of thorough, impartial investigations, not partisan politics," the prosecutor who led the probes said in a report rele...
Jan 13, 2025
Elections task force watching Liberal race for signs of foreign interference
OTTAWA - The Liberal party's leadership race will be monitored by Canada's elections intelligence task force for signs of foreign interference, national security adviser Nathalie Drouin said Monday. D...
Jan 13, 2025
Canada settles military racism class-action lawsuit
OTTAWA - The federal government has settled a class-action lawsuit with military members who were subjected to racism during their time in the Armed Forces. The settlement is worth up to $150 million,...
Jan 13, 2025 The claimants are people who served in the Canadian Armed Forces between April 1985 and Jan. 10, and experienced racism while in uniform. (The Canadian Press)
Special counsel who investigated Trump says his team 'stood up for the rule of law'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith said his team "stood up for the rule of law" as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, writin...
Jan 13, 2025
Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court said Monday it won't hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked...
Jan 13, 2025
Alberta sends 40 firefighters to help battle flames devastating Los Angeles area
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says 40 wildland firefighters are on their way to California to aid in the battle against flames devastating the Los Angeles area. Forestry Minister Todd Loewen told ...
Jan 13, 2025
Toronto's proposed 2025 budget includes 6.9 per cent property tax increase
The City of Toronto is proposing to increase property taxes by 6.9 per cent this year to help fund its $18.8 billion operating budget for 2025. The proposed hike includes a tax increase of 5.4 per cen...
Jan 13, 2025
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...
