7 h. ago Ensemble Montréal drops candidate who insulted officials in social media posts

In one social media post Alexandre Giasson described Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand as a "narcissist" with "serious mental problems."

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4 d. ago North Bay man becomes first Canadian to be convicted and jailed for Holocaust denial

A North Bay man has been sentenced to jail for dozens of social media posts and videos promoting hate and violence against the Jewish community, marking the first-ever conviction in a Canadian court for Holocaust denial, according to Crown prosecutors. Kenneth Paulin, 51, was sentenced to nine months in jail and two years of probation […]

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5 d. ago Environmentalists, politicians recall life, influence of primatologist Goodall

Jane Goodall was a pioneer, a tireless advocate and a deeply compassionate conservationist who inspired others to care about primates — and all animals — during a long life well lived, according to tributes from around the world. U.S. Sen Cory Booker of New Jersey posted a video of Goodall to social media, and thanked […]

Politics

5 d. ago Alberta Next panel moderator sorry for saying teen should be spanked

The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel apologized Tuesday for telling a teen at a town hall that his parents should spank him. Bruce McAllister, executive director of the premier’s office, said the comment was “inappropriate.” “I regret saying it and I apologize,” McAllister wrote in a social media post. “I’m committed to […]

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6 d. ago Federal employee in custody following ‘active shooter hoax’ at military base

TRENTON, N.J. — A federal government employee was taken into custody Tuesday following an “active shooter hoax” that plunged New Jersey’s largest military base into lockdown earlier in the day, according to the state’s acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba. In a social media post Tuesday night, Habba said the civilian employee — who has not […]

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6 d. ago Alberta professor reinstated after put on leave over Charlie Kirk social media posts

EDMONTON — The University of Alberta says a law professor is back on the job after being placed on leave over social media posts surrounding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. But the educator at the Edmonton-based school says questions remain over why it happened in the first place. Florence Ashley, who uses they/them […]

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7 d. ago Lorenzo Musetti is latest tennis star to apologize to Chinese fans after coughing outburst

Lorenzo Musetti has become the latest tennis star to apologize to Chinese fans. “I am truly sorry. I respect you deeply, I feel at home here, and I value the warmth and kindness I have always received from you,” the 23-year-old Italian said in a message he posted Saturday on social media. Musetti was annoyed […]

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8 d. ago Scottie Scheffler’s caddie apologizes for Ryder Cup skirmish: ‘I just want to say I’m sorry to you, brother’

BETHPAGE, N.Y. — There is at least one instance of cooler heads prevailing at a Ryder Cup that has been marred by outrageous heckling from New York fans and verbal confrontations with members of Team Europe. Scottie Scheffler’s caddie Ted Scott posted a video to social media on Sunday morning apologizing to Team Europe assistant […]

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1 week ago Manitoba Tories want court to rule on Kinew social media post during byelection

Manitoba's Opposition leader plans to ask a judge to declare that Premier Wab Kinew and the New Democrats violated a law that bans government advertising during election campaigns.

Politics

1 week ago Trump to put import taxes on kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks starting next week

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1. The posts on his social media site showed that Trump’s devotion to tariffs did not end with […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump to put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, furniture, heavy trucks

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1. The posts on his social media site showed that Trump’s devotion to tariffs did not end with […]

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1 week ago Danish PM to apologize to victims of Greenland forced contraception

Copenhagen (AFP) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has arrived in Denmark’s autonomous territory Greenland for a ceremony Wednesday to apologize in person to the victims of a forced contraception programme that Copenhagen ran for more than three decades. After landing, Frederiksen said in a post to social media that the apology constituted an “important […]

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1 week ago Russian jets breaching NATO airspace should be shot down, Trump says

In a social-media post, Trump said he believed Ukraine, with the support of Europe, was positioned to reclaim all the territory taken by Russia and perhaps more

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1 week ago Trump cancels White House meeting with Schumer and Jeffries despite risk of a government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled this week’s planned meeting with congressional Democratic leaders, refusing to negotiate over their demands to shore up health care funds as part of a deal to prevent a potential looming federal government shutdown. In a lengthy Tuesday social media post, Trump rejected the sit-down the White […]

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2 w. ago Fact File: Fake stories about NHL stars tied to foreign clickbait network

Hockey fans should be wary of news they see posted on social media from clickbait accounts sharing fake, often outrageous stories

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2 w. ago Caitlin Clark says she was fined $200 for social media post about referees

LAS VEGAS — Caitlin Clark said referees couldn’t stop her Indiana Fever. The WNBA made her pay for it. The Fever’s All-Star guard, who is sidelined for the postseason with a right groin injury, posted on social media Saturday that she was fined $200 for tweeting “Refs couldn’t stop us” after Indiana’s Game 2 win […]

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2 w. ago Trump says U.S. carried out another fatal strike targeting alleged drug

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month. Trump in a social media posting said the strike killed three and was carried out against a vessel “affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization conducting narcotrafficking in the USSOUTHCOM area […]

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3 w. ago UCP accuses MLAs of attempting to steal Progressive Conservative Party name

In a Monday social media post on X, Guthrie said the UCP government has sent a second cease-and-desist order, saying it reveals "their deep fear of genuine competition."

Culture

3 w. ago Zach Bryan jumps fence to fight rival country singer Gavin Adcock: ‘EAT A SNICKERS, BRO’

Zach Bryan scaled a barb-wire fence to fight fellow country star Gavin Adcock at a festival in Oklahoma over the weekend. The feuding singers, who’ve been warring since July, came face to face with only a fence separating them. In clips shared on social media — including one Adcock posted to his Instagram account — […]

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3 w. ago Man, 23, charged in connection to threats against St. Mark in Manotick

The threat came in response to social media posts from a staff member at the Manotick school about the recent killing of Charlie Kirk.

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