A former top adviser to the prime minister says a memo warning about Beijing’s alleged targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong was produced after he retired, but he was aware of issues in the way intelligence is handled.
Continue ReadingTrudeau says kids denied a Pride flag at their schools have one on Parliament Hill
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says children who do not see a Pride flag at their schools should know one is flying for them on Parliament Hill.
Continue ReadingUkraine counteroffensive: Kyiv claims gains in Bakhmut
‘In most areas Ukraine holds the initiative,’ says UK defense ministry.
Continue ReadingRetailer Roots reports $8M Q1 loss, sales down from year ago
Roots Corp. reported a first-quarter loss of $8 million compared with a loss of $5.3 million a year earlier, as its sales edged down on lower demand for its popular sweatpants.
Continue ReadingOPP warns of increased police presence in Smiths Falls as part of investigation
Ontario Provincial Police are advising the public of an increased police presence in the Smiths Falls area this week as part of an investigation.
Continue ReadingGroup seeking court review of approval for wind farm project in northern Nova Scotia
A volunteer group in northern Nova Scotia says it is requesting a judicial review of the province’s decision last month to approve a wind farm in the Wentworth Valley.
Continue ReadingTwo arrested after Sudbury students attacked with bear spray, pellet gun
There was a scary incident Wednesday morning at Lasalle Secondary School in Sudbury. Two people wearing masks attacked students with bear spray and at least one was shot by a pellet gun.
Continue ReadingCyclist taken to hospital after crash in Kitchener
A cyclist has been taken to an out-of-region hospital with what police call “potentially serious injuries” after a crash involving a vehicle in Kitchener.
Continue ReadingFormer CSIS spy on fight against terrorism, discrimination
Huda Mukbil, the first Black Arab-Canadian Muslim intelligence officer at CSIS, speaks about her fight against terrorism and discrimination.
Continue ReadingPower out in parts of Exeter
Police, fire and Hydro One are currently on scene attempting to restore power — there is no estimated time for restoration.
Continue ReadingBear spotted in Kanata neighbourhood ‘safely placed in a cage’, police say
Police received a call about a bear sighting in the 500 block of Woodchase Street, near Breckenridge Crescent, at approximately 9 a.m.
Continue ReadingN.B. shellfish company shuttered over improper storage of shell waste: environment minister
A company at the centre of a community fight over what residents in the town of Beaurivage, N.B. say is a powerful stench has been ordered to cease operations.
Continue ReadingLin-Manuel Miranda launches R.I.S.E. Network to improve diversity on Broadway
“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda hopes to increase diversity on Broadway and in theatres across the country with a new initiative announced Thursday.
Continue ReadingQuebec wildfires: fierce fight in Normetal as flames within 500 metres of municipality
Quebec’s wildfire fight is focused today in the province’s northern region where flames have reached the doorstep of a municipality of roughly 800 people.
Continue ReadingWindsor Regional Hospital reducing mask requirements and updating visitor policy
Windsor Regional Hospital is reducing its requirements on masking inside the hospital and updating their essential caregiver (visitor) policy, in compliance with Public Health Ontario guidance.
Continue ReadingSUV smashes into Kitchener LCBO
Police are on scene at an LCBO in south Kitchener where an SUV crashed into the front doors.
Continue ReadingMan charged in connection to crash that sent two officers to hospital
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a crash that left two Winnipeg police officers with serious injuries.
Continue ReadingThis ‘Small But Powerful’ Air Purifier Is $75 Off Right Now
Having an air purifier in your home is an easy way to ensure that you and your family are breathing fresh, healthy air.
Continue ReadingThese Quebec municipalities should be on alert for rabid raccoons and other wildlife
The Quebec Ministry of Environment (MELCCFP) is warning residents south of Montreal to report any animal suspected of having rabies, particularly raccoons.
Continue ReadingCity bus went through red light before fatal pileup: police
Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear unvaccinated woman’s case for organ donation
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated in order to get a life-saving organ transplant.
Continue ReadingAndreescu, Venus fall short in mixed doubles final at French Open
Bianca Andreescu was content with the effort despite coming up just short of a second career Grand Slam title on Thursday.
Continue ReadingMan waiting at bus stop arrested in connection with crime spree in Barrie
Police arrested a man wanted in a series of crimes on Wednesday after spotting him waiting for the bus at a Barrie bus stop.
Continue ReadingGovernment policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill
The federal government is telling Canada’s broadcasting regulator to exclude individual social media creators in the regulations to implement the government’s new online streaming law.
Continue ReadingRussia strikes school where flood evacuees were sheltering after Zelenskyy visits Kherson
There are reports of multiple casualties, with eyewitness telling POLITICO: ‘They are shelling evacuation spots.’
Continue ReadingEU to Zuckerberg: Explain yourself over Instagram pedophile network
‘Meta’s voluntary code on child protection seems not to work,’ says EU Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Continue ReadingSUV crushes motorcycle in road rage incident in La Peche, police say
A Stittsville man is expected to face several charges following a road rage incident in western Quebec in which an SUV was used to crush a motorcycle, according to police.
Continue ReadingWildfire continues to block island highway
A wildfire is causing rolling debris and other hazards to spill onto Hwy 4, cutting off access to the island’s west coast communities.
Continue ReadingSettlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors
A $100 million class action lawsuit launched on behalf of alleged victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Manitoulin Island has been abandoned after the victims reached individual settlements with the church.
Continue ReadingVancouver Whitecaps celebrate back-to-back Canadian Championship win
Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini jumped to chants in front of supporters while players and coaches streamed on to the field at B.C. Place, tearing off their shirts and hugging one another to celebrate a back-to-back Canadian Championship win.
Continue ReadingKitchener air quality to plummet into ‘high risk’ zone Thursday afternoon
Waterloo region and Wellington County remain under a special air quality statement for the fourth straight day Thursday with pollution levels expected to climb back into Environment Canada’s “high risk” zone this afternoon.
Continue ReadingWatch Pat Robertson’s Unholy Alliance With Bigotry In Montage Of Hate Comments
The Daily Show captured the lowlights of the televangelist’s career well before his death at age 93.
Continue ReadingEuropean family turfed from long-term Airbnb in Toronto to test renters’ rights
A European family who says they were evicted from their long-term Airbnb rental in Toronto last week has sparked a precedent-setting fight.
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