Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Ottawa extending 2% alcohol tax hike cap for another 2 years
OTTAWA - The federal government is set to extend its cap on an annual alcohol tax increase for another two years in a bid to rein in costs for Canada's brewers, wineries and distilleries. Changes to l...
Mar 31, 2026
Alberta calling for constitutional change to give provinces say over judge picks
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is calling on Ottawa to change the Constitution to give provinces more of a say in how judges are appointed at the provincial level. It comes after Premier Danielle Smi...
Mar 30, 2026
Carney begins process of finding judge to fill coming Supreme Court of Canada opening
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has started the process to fill the Supreme Court of Canada vacancy that will open up when Justice Sheilah Martin retires on May 30. The Montreal-born Martin traine...
Mar 30, 2026
Alberta proposes election blackout on citizen-led proposals for referendum questions
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is proposing major changes to its law governing citizen-led petitions for the third time in less than a year. Justice Minister Mickey Amery intro...
Mar 30, 2026
Repair on Calgary water main nearly complete; restrictions may be lifted Thursday
CALGARY - Calgarians are on track to be free of water restrictions ahead of the upcoming Easter weekend. Michael Thompson, Calgary's general manager of infrastructure services, says repairs on an aili...
Mar 30, 2026
Canada not worried U.S.-Mexico trade talks will upend trilateral deal, LeBlanc says
OTTAWA - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Monday he isn't worried Mexico will sign a trade agreement with the Americans that excludes Canada. LeBlanc told reporters at a news confere...
Mar 30, 2026
United Conservatives express patriotism after MLA supports separatist petition
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative government spoke of their unwavering love for Canada on Monday as the Opposition NDP accused them of harbouring a separatist. "It'...
Mar 30, 2026
Alberta to increase maximum fine for animal abuse, allow inspections at groomers
EDMONTON - Those found guilty of neglecting or abusing animals in Alberta could soon face much stiffer penalties. A bill tabled by Agriculture Minister R.J. Sigurdson would, if passed, increase the ma...
Mar 30, 2026
Fisheries Minister won't allow Dartmouth Cove infilling project to move forward
HALIFAX - The federal government says it will not approve a controversial proposal to infill part of Halifax Harbour in order to facilitate a private development project. Minister of Fisheries and Oce...
Mar 30, 2026
Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that it is important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war. Powell, who spoke before near...
Mar 30, 2026
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
