7 h. ago Canadian fans irked by Wayne Gretzky’s affiliations with Trump amid tensions

The Canadian hockey legend known as “The Great One” is facing heightened criticism over his political affiliations as tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to fester. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to make Canada the “51st state” of the U.S., prompting mass criticism from politicians and residents north of the border. […]

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9 h. ago Letters, Feb. 22: Wayne Gretzky should have worn a Canada jersey in Boston

Is Connor McDavid the best active hockey player? Vote in our daily poll! Watching the opening ceremonies for Thursday night’s 4 Nations Face-off final, I noticed Wayne Gretzky was not wearing a Canadian jersey despite being our honorary captain. I feel betrayed by Wayne. Has he forgotten where he is from? Shame on you Wayne […]

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10 h. ago Letters, Feb. 22, 2025: ‘Trudeau has us on track to the poorhouse’

Trudeau’s train to debt Justin Trudeau has created more debt than all previous Canadian prime ministers combined. Our grandchildren have been condemned to economic slavery forever paying off this obscene Trudeau debt. A prime minister who is about to be fired by his own Liberal Party, just gave all Canadians the finger with “Trudeau’s Train […]

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22 h. ago WARMINGTON: After cancelling Macdonald, Ryerson and Cherry, mob now after the Great One

Fellow cancelled celebrity Don Cherry calls out effort, saying there has been no better Canadian than Wayne Gretzky

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27 h. ago Canadians call Wayne Gretzky a ‘traitor’ after tense 4 Nations hockey final

Canadians can't help wonder where Gretzky stands after he's been seen cozying up to U.S. President Donald Trump.

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29 h. ago Questions about Wayne Gretzky's allegiance to Canada surface during 4 Nations

Even over a quarter century after his last NHL game, few people in the sporting world can draw eyeballs quite like Wayne Gretzky.Prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game last night in Boston, Gretzky joined Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby, American captain Auston Matthews, and 1980 Olympic gold medallist Mike Eruzione for the ceremonial puck drop.Gretzky was named the honorary captain on the evening for Team Canada, but it wasn't without a few eyebrows being raised. He entered the ice from the American bench, gave a thumbs up to the American players, and appeared to not even acknowledge Canada nor wear any gear for the team.Gretzky:Enters through US benchGives thumbs up to US playersWears no red or NOTHING repping CanadaDoesn’t even look Team Canada’s wayHe’s a traitor & MAGA cowardGood riddance. #4nations pic.twitter.com/1YqguI3yqF— Alex 🇨🇦 (@alex_upnorth) February 21, 2025Gretzky hasn't exactly kept his political thoughts hidden over the last...

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43 h. ago Wayne Gretzky as Team Canada’s honorary captain doesn’t score with everyone

The Great One serving as Team Canada’s honorary captain made for some great debate on Thursday night.  Wayne Gretzky’s on-ice appearance at TD Garden in Boston during the pre-game ceremony for the Canada-U.S. final at the 4 Nations Face-Off was trending on social media.  The NHL’s all-time scoring leader’s accolades have never been in question. […]

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3 d. ago Letters, Feb. 19: Poilievre’s patriotism reflects Canadian values

Should Zach Hyman be at the 4 Nations Face-Off? Vote in our daily poll! I was heartened to see a true story about the philosophy of Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party (“Worth fighting for,” Brian Lilley, Feb. 16). A philosophy, and Canada’s bedrock of values.  The column showed careful research;  you provided evidence, with […]

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4 d. ago Workers at Shoppers Drug Mart in Victoria will soon wear body cameras: Loblaws

Loblaws said it is bringing in body-worn cameras to stores across Western Canada and Ontario to address a “notable rise” in violent incidents.

Society

6 d. ago Letters, Feb. 16, 2025: ‘Pierre Poilievre has no idea what he is talking about’

Live within your means Memo to Mayor Gondek and the hateful eight: Learn to live within your means like the rest of us. If you want to make up the $28-million shortfall because the province used common sense and reduced photo radar, then get rid of your worthless personal wants such as the climate emergency, […]

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7 d. ago Letters, Feb. 15: Canadians, you’re better than this — stop booing Americans

How would you rate the potholes this winter? Vote in our daily poll! It is embarrassing to know that my fellow Canadians are booing American athletes at ANY venue. They are no more responsible for the destructive actions of their unstable president than we are for the destructive actions of our lame PM. Come on […]

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9 d. ago Letters, Feb. 13, 2025: ‘I have been berated for my insistence of buying Canadian’

Buy Canada For more than 50 years, I have been berated, called names, and lost friends for my insistence of buying Canadian. Did you buy a foreign car in the 1970s or ’80s? How about clothing from Asia? A vacuum cleaner? Tools, a lawnmower? Ever check the tags for product import? Starting in the very […]

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1 week ago Letters, Feb. 11: Canada needs a pipeline to the East Coast to protect us from Trump

Do you support the public spaces bylaw? Vote in our daily poll! An Energy East pipeline to Tidewater, New Brunswick, to successfully allow Canada to ship oil and LNG to Europe, is now as essential to our nation as the national railway was to the creation of Canada at the time of Confederation. This game-changer […]

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1 week ago Letters, Feb. 9, 2025: ‘Alberta PCs have a long, sordid history of blowing billions’

We need a new premier Premier Smith, Alberta does not need a fentanyl czar. The people of Alberta need a new premier who knows how to manage money, not spend it on government or subsidizing private business. Alberta PCs have a long, sordid history of blowing billions. Largely, money generated by farmers and oil producers. […]

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