78 minutes ago Letters, Dec. 22, 2024: ‘Weak leader has Canada in precarious situation’

Trump smells weakness Trump’s remarks about Canada becoming the 51st state are concerning, not because he will follow through, but because they highlight how weak Trudeau is. Trump would never dare say that to Putin or Xi Jinping. He respects their strength and strategic positioning. If he spots this weakness in Canada, how do you […]

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78 minutes ago HILL: Canada’s chief actuary fails to estimate Alberta’s share of CPP assets — but one point is clear

Despite a new report from Canada’s chief actuary about Alberta’s potential plan to leave the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and start its own separate provincial pension plan, Albertans still don’t have an official estimate from Ottawa about Alberta’s share of CPP assets. The actuary analyzed how the division of assets might be calculated, but did […]

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10 hours ago Who will 'stand on guard for thee' in goal for Canada at world junior hockey championship?

Carter George, Carson Bjarnason and Jack Ivankovic are vying to be Canada's No. 1 netminder going into the tournament that starts on Boxing Day.

Sport

13 hours ago Oysters distributed in B.C., Alberta, Ontario recalled for norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible norovirus contamination of certain oysters distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. The agency says the recall covers certain Fanny Bay, Sunseeker and Cloudy Bay oysters under the Taylor Shellfish Canada brand. The recall says most of the affected oysters were harvested and […]

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17 hours ago Le système fédéral d’immigration manque de discipline, reconnaît Marc Miller

«On n’a pas à se mentir. Nous aurions pu mieux réagir dans certains dossiers [...]», dit M. Miller.

Politics

17 hours ago Environment Canada issues warnings as more high winds expected along B.C. coast

VANCOUVER — Residents of parts of the British Columbia coast are again bracing for high winds, with gusts forecasted to reach 110 km/h in some areas. Environment Canada says a wind warning has been issued in parts of B.C.’s central coast including Bella Bella and Klemtu. The forecast calls for high winds as a “vigorous […]

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19 hours ago Man slain in Corso Italia neighbourhood marks city’s 84th murder of 2024

A section of St. Clair Ave. W. was cordoned off as Homicide detectives investigated

Events

19 hours ago Canada Post says ‘significant’ backlog will be cleared before Christmas

After a month-long strike, Canada Post is continuing to ramp up its operations and expects that most of its backlog of deliveries will be cleared before Christmas.

Culture

22 hours ago Des mesures pour protéger l’environnement risquent de ne jamais voir le jour au fédéral

Le ministre fédéral de l’Environnement, Steven Guilbeault, a quelques chantiers importants prévus dans les mois futurs.

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