Saskatchewan farmer sees the urban-rural divide growing
Not every day do we have guests who go by Quick Dick McDick on our show, but when we do, we talk about farming, the federal costs associated with it, and finding local food.
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NDP leader’s health-care concerns front and centre during Vancouver Island tour
“People aren’t getting the care that they need, and workers feel like they’re not delivering the care they were trained to deliver," said federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on input from residents and medical professionals on health care during his Vancouver Island tour.
Scientists spot new emperor penguin colony in Antarctica using satellite images
The colony of about 500 birds was seen in a remote region where they face an existential threat due to global heating.
Feds say there is no need for every toxic chemical to have a pollution plan
The federal government is playing a dangerous game by refusing to force any company that makes or uses toxic chemicals to have a plan in place to prevent them from getting into the environment, a lawyer for the Canadian Environmental Law Association says.
World likely to hit key warming threshold in 10 to 12 years. That’s what new AI modelling sees
The study in Monday’s journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reignites a debate on whether it's still possible to limit global warming to 1.5 C, as called for in the 2015 Paris climate agreement, to minimize the most damaging effects of climate change.
As Parliament resumes, Poilievre remains focused on inflation
It's no secret what Pierre Poilievre thinks about government spending and inflation.
Quebec begins basic income program, but many in need remain excluded
For the first time in many years, Monique Toutant thinks she might be able to buy herself some better groceries and a few new clothes.
Alberta landowners fear renewable energy could spark a new abandoned equipment crisis
Once bitten, twice shy.
Job creation a priority for Liberals one year after 'Freedom Convoy'
As Ottawa marks one year since the "Freedom Convoy" arrived in the national capital, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he understands the anger and concerns protesters have while also promising "good, long-term jobs" as a way to relieve pressures Canadians are facing.
Most affordable homes approved by feds not yet constructed
The federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly build affordable housing across the country, but delays in construction suggest many of the projects approved for funding are missing their deadlines.
If WHO declares the COVID-19 global emergency over, what happens next?
Monday, January 30, 2023, could mark a major milestone in the history of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the World Health Organization stands poised to decide whether or not to declare an end to the global public health emergency.
Disposable plastics trigger culture war in Israel, test PM
On Idit Silman’s first day as Israel’s new environmental protection minister, she handed out soft drinks in disposable plastic cups to hospital patients.
Federal departments let $38B of promised program, services funding lapse last year
The federal government failed to spend tens of billions of dollars in the last fiscal year on promised programs and services, including new military equipment, affordable housing and support for veterans.
NDP to call for emergency debate on private health care
Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he will call on the House of Commons to hold an emergency debate on the privatization of health care.
Politicians back in the House of Commons for what promises to be a rocky economic year
Economic matters will be top of mind for parliamentarians as they return to Ottawa to kick off a new year in federal politics.