80 m. ago Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar concert after Drake calls him out

Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto concert after Drake called him out for his attendance amid an ongoing feud between the two rappers.

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92 m. ago Jagmeet Singh and Drake's tense new beef has fans bewildered

With all of the economic and other stresses facing Canadians right now, it's no wonder that so many are turning to an unexpected altercation between arguably our most famous celebrity and a once-popular politician for a little levity and entertainment this week.Even if Drake has had a bit of a fall from grace amid his ongoing feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, he still stands as one of the most recognized exports from Toronto and Canada as a whole, serving as a walking advertisement for his hometown as he makes regular references to the city in his music.So, Lamar stopping in the 6ix on his latest tour while the two are so at odds could be seen as a bit of a slap in the face — and, Drake seems to think that the same can be said for anyone who attended one of his Compton-born adversary's shows, which took place at the Rogers Centre this past Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13.Among those atten...

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95 m. ago ‘I shouldn’t have gone at all’: Jagmeet Singh regrets attending Kendrick Lamar concert in Drake’s hometown

'I went for SZA, not Kendrick,' he says after being called out by Lamar's nemesis Drake as a 'goof' for attending the event

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1 hour ago Drake blasts ‘goof’ Jagmeet Singh for attending Kendrick Lamar concert in Toronto

Former NDP leader apologized publicly to Canadian rapper after pic went viral

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2 h. ago Dudas: Why Ottawa city hall needed to boost security measures

Sadly, threats and even attacks against politicians of all stripes are on the rise. As well, staff and visitors also deserve protection.

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51 h. ago Canadians urged to ’avoid all travel’ to Israel amid air, missile strikes with Iran

OTTAWA — The federal government is urging Canadians to “avoid all travel” to Israel as the country exchanges missile and air strikes with Iran. The Canadian government says it issued the warning because of Israel’s “ongoing hostilities” with Iran. Meanwhile, Canada’s foreign affairs minister has asked Canadians in the Middle East in need of emergency […]

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69 h. ago Cancer group warns Carney bill could weaken health standards. Why?

The Canadian Cancer Society is warning the Carney government about the potential risks to health standards if new interprovincial trade legislation doesn't add new safegaurds.

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2 d. ago Cancer society warns internal trade bill could weaken health standards

OTTAWA — The Canadian Cancer Society is warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it’s amended to add new safeguards. The legislation, which the government will try to push quickly through the House of Commons next week, looks to do two things — break down […]

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3 d. ago ‘It’s unacceptable’: Brother of Jagmeet Singh says Canadians warned about risk to their life deserve protection

The need for protection is 'paramount' and that the current situation results in people being left to 'fend for themselves,' Gurratan Singh said

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3 d. ago Carney should rescind Modi’s G7 invite over surveillance of Jagmeet Singh: NDP

Prime Minister Mark Carney's office says he's continuing a 'law enforcement dialogue' with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was invited to join in next week's G7 meetings.

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4 d. ago Man kicked out of Quebec zoo after entering alligator enclosure

A young man was kicked out of a Quebec zoo over the weekend after he entered the alligator enclosure and put his life at risk to photograph the animals. Video shared to social media on Sunday showed the Granby Zoo visitor, wearing blue Bermuda shorts and a white shirt, standing on top of a fence […]

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2 w. ago Trump’s new steel tariffs will cause ‘mass disruption’, Canadian industry warns

A Canadian industry group says Trump's move to increase tariffs on steel “essentially closes the US market to our domestic industry for half of its production.”

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2 w. ago Here's how much 10 key grocery items cost at Loblaws versus other grocers

With Walmart, Loblaws, and Sobeys being some of the most prevalent grocery chains nationwide, we decided to compare their prices.With over 400 locations, Walmart has a massive presence across Canada. Sobeys Inc., on the other hand, owns Sobeys, IGA, FreshCo, Foodland, and other stores, totalling 1,500 locations nationwide. In comparison, Loblaw Companies Ltd., which owns Loblaws, Zehrs, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Shoppers Drugmart, and more, operates over 2,400 stores across the country.Inflation may have cooled at 1.7 per cent in April, according to Statistics Canada, but food continues to get more expensive — an increase of 3.8 per cent compared to last year. To make matters worse, Loblaw CEO Per Bank warned Canadians that prices of tariff-hit products are set to increase.So, how much would a grocery trip for 10 essentials like bread, milk, and eggs cost at Canada's leading grocery chains? Wherever possible, we selected the same brands and their regul...

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2 w. ago Canadian banks as ‘recession ready as they can be,’ says New Haven’s Rebecca Teltscher

Watch: Rebecca Teltscher says Canadian banks in a good capital position, but warns valuations may be trading too high

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2 w. ago Loblaw warning Canadians that grocery prices are about to skyrocket

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but grocery prices are expected to continue rising in Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to the latest report by Loblaw Companies Limited.The retailer, which owns numerous major grocery chains, including Loblaws, No Frills, and Real Canadian Superstore, released its May food inflation report on Tuesday, May 27.In the report, Loblaw said that thousands of everyday items are set to rise in price. While this isn't the best news for Canadians trying to reduce their grocery bill, the grocery giant did add that it could have been a lot worse.Recently, the Government of Canada introduced a six-month reprieve on tariffs on certain U.S. imports used in Canadian food manufacturing and packaging. Loblaw stated that this, in addition to the recent stabilization of the Canadian dollar, has helped mitigate the risk of a sharp or prolonged spike in food inflation."The Government's announcement exempts 'i...

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3 w. ago Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast

HALIFAX — A senior Environment Canada meteorologist says that as the Atlantic hurricane season is about to start, experts are predicting another active year. But Bob Robichaud at the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Halifax says the impact on Canada is impossible to forecast because there’s no telling where these tropical storms will go once they […]

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3 w. ago WARMINGTON: Jewish community bracing for ‘worst’ at Walk with Israel on Sunday

City Councillor James Pasternak warns Canadian leadership is 'asleep' while rabid, tireless and radical anti-Jewish forces mobilize

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3 w. ago Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister

OTTAWA — Israel’s Ambassador in Canada met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry on Wednesday to discuss an incident in the West Bank that saw Israeli soldiers fire warning shots near a diplomatic tour that included four Canadians. But Iddo Moed told The Canadian Press in an interview he felt the formal process […]

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3 w. ago Benefits and credits you may be eligible for in Canada next month

Benefits and credit payments will be issued by the government of Canada or provincial governments in June through several programs, and you may be eligible for some.Most Canadians are now facing a tough time, with the high cost of living, stagnant wages and experts signalling the alarm about an impending recession.According to Statistics Canada's Consumer Price Index for April, the cost of food increased by 3.8 per cent, and housing increased by 3.4 per cent. On the plus side, the cost of transportation dropped slightly by 1.9 per cent.Loblaw CEO Per Bank warns that Canadian shoppers will likely feel the effects of rising prices as tariff-impacted products hit the shelves. According to the company's April food inflation report, products like coffee, liquid eggs, chicken, beef and nuts are set to become more expensive.Now is a great time to check which benefits you may be eligible for in Canada, or which payments you can expect to ...

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