Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Slow procurement keeps pushing defence spending down the line, PBO report finds
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says the Defence Department is planning unprecedented capital spending in the coming years, raising concerns about the effect of inflation. In a new report, Y...
Feb 28, 2024
Biden 'continues to be fit for duty,' his doctor says, after president undergoes annual physical
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) - President Joe Biden "continues to be fit for duty," his doctor wrote Wednesday after conducting an annual physical that is being closely watched as the 81-year-old seeks reelectio...
Feb 28, 2024
How Hakeem Jeffries' Black Baptist upbringing and deep-rooted faith shapes his House leadership
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood together at the annual National Prayer Breakfast - an opportunity, in the words of one introductory speaker...
Feb 28, 2024
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia's GOP presidential primary
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans in the nation's capital will gather in a hotel this weekend and cast their ballots for the GOP presidential candidate they would like to see occupy the White House. The c...
Feb 28, 2024
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's GOP caucuses
WASHINGTON (AP) - When life cancels your primary, have a caucus. That's what Idaho Republicans will do this Saturday when they gather in meetings across the state to help pick their party's presidenti...
Feb 28, 2024
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's GOP caucuses
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Missouri Republican Party will hold presidential caucuses on Saturday, offering voters their only chance to weigh in on who should represent the party on the November presidentia...
Feb 28, 2024
Canadian Cancer Society urges Ontario to cover cost of take-home medication
TORONTO - Kirsten Watson was weeks away last year from losing access to potentially life-saving medication - a situation she found herself in because Ontario does not cover the cost of take-home cance...
Feb 28, 2024
New Leger poll suggests support for Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre is growing
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests support for Pierre Poilievre is growing, and most Canadians are optimistic about their household finances. Support for the Tories was up one point to 41 per cent in the la...
Feb 28, 2024
Ottawa rejects Alberta's request to introduce new tracking for 'safer supply' drugs
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government is rejecting a proposal from the Alberta government to consider adding a "unique chemical identifier" to the pharmaceuticals being offered to users as an altern...
Feb 28, 2024
Alberta legislature spring session begins as government prepares to release budget
EDMONTON - The Alberta legislature's spring session is set to start today, with health care expected to be a main focus. Premier Danielle Smith's government is planning to dismantle Alberta Health Ser...
Feb 28, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Alberta's book bans hinge on what's 'explicit'
Alberta is banning certain books in school libraries sticking to those deemed age-appropriate. But as Sarah Mills explor...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...
