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The NDP leadership race: our interview with Heather McPherson
After months of campaigning, the federal NDP is currently choosing a new leader and will announce the winner of its contest on March 29. Our newsroom ...
Mar 19, 2026
The NDP leadership race: our interview with Rob Ashton
After months of campaigning, the federal NDP is currently choosing a new leader and will announce the winner of its contest on March 29. Our newsroom ...
Mar 17, 2026
The NDP leadership race: Our interview with Tanille Johnston
After months of campaigning, the federal NDP is currently choosing a new leader and will announce the winner of its contest on March 29. Our newsroom ...
Mar 16, 2026
The NDP Leadership Race: Our interview with Tony McQuail
After months of campaigning, the federal NDP is currently choosing a new leader and will announce the winner of its contest on March 29. Our newsroom ...
Mar 15, 2026
NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses floor, joins Liberals
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has left the New Democratic Party and joined the Liberal caucus, a move that brings Prime Minister Mark Carney's government clo...
Mar 11, 2026
National transmission line explored by most Canadian Energy Ministers
Canada's Energy Ministers have begun exploring the idea of a national transmission grid. Quebec has not put its signature to a Memorandum of Understan...
Mar 04, 2026
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Nova Scotia and Ontario sign direct-to-consumer alcohol agreement
Another interprovincial trade barrier has been reduced between Nova Scotia and Ontario. Premiers Doug Ford and Tim Houston have signed a direct-to-con...
Mar 03, 2026
No imminent threat to Canada despite U.S.-Iran Tensions, Police Chiefs say
Canadian police leaders are reassuring the public that the country faces no imminent security threat, despite heightened tensions following recent U.S...
Mar 02, 2026
Carney announces ambitious Canada-India partnership as high‑level visit continues
Prime Minister Mark Carney is pressing ahead with a major economic and diplomatic mission in India, unveiling what Ottawa calls an "ambitious new...
Mar 02, 2026
Canadians in Mexico urged to register with government as unrest continues
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the federal government is closely watching the situation in Mexico after violence erupted in the wake of a s...
Feb 24, 2026
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Canadian airlines suspend some Mexican flights following cartel related violence
Flights into parts of western Mexico were disrupted Sunday following a military operation that targeted a cartel leader in Jalisco State. The Mexican ...
Feb 23, 2026
Canada falls to U.S in overtime in men's gold medal game
No golden goal for Canada this time. Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner for Team USA, as they beat Canada 2-1 to win Olympic gold in men's hockey ...
Feb 22, 2026
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Tim has been with The Lake since 1984, when he started as a summer student at CJRL. He’s worked almost every shift at the radio station, including mornings, afternoon drive and evenings as an announcer. Tim has been news director at The Lake since 1995 and currently resides in the suburbs of Redditt. Tim is married to Leanne and has three rambunctious dogs.
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