3 h. ago LILLEY: Two big Canadian companies caught up in Trump administration probe

The fight over Russian interference in the 2016 American presidential election, the investigation of Donald Trump and the current retribution in Washington is being felt in the Great White North. The Trump administration is seeking out those they have accused of weaponizing the justice system against the President, and it includes a lawyer whose firm […]

Politics

7 h. ago Feds call Marineland euthanasia threat ‘inappropriate’ as deadline nears

Marineland warned that without an immediate financial bailout from the federal government, the company may be forced to declare bankruptcy or euthanize the animals. 

Events

10 h. ago Ford renews threat to pull Crown Royal and Smirnoff from LCBO amid production spat

On Monday, Doug Ford repeated his threat to pull Diageo-made products from store shelves and suggested the manufacturer would be responsible for the outcome. 

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23 h. ago Billionaire’s return steers Czechia away from Ukraine, toward pro

PRAGUE — Four years ago, it seemed that the days in politics of billionaire Andrej Babiš were numbered. The ANO movement Babiš created (an abbreviation of Action of Dissatisfied Citizens that means “Yes” in Czech) to counter mainstream political parties was defeated in October 2021 by a coalition of pro-Western groups. The populist leader was […]

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29 h. ago China Hawks Grow Queasy Over Trump’s Push for Deals With Beijing

President Donald Trump rewrote Washington’s rules for dealing with China in his first presidency, embracing confrontation, launching a trade war and upending decades of policy. In his second term, China hawks in Washington fear that Trump is going soft.

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29 h. ago Trump urging Israel and Hamas to reach a settlement during talks in Egypt this week

'We are the closest we have been in a very long time,' said Secretary of State Marco Rubio

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38 h. ago Iran Signals Push to Address Nuclear Standoff Despite Sanctions

Iran’s foreign minister said the country is ready to resume efforts to resolve its nuclear standoff but called cooperation with the UN atomic watchdog “insufficient.”

Events

41 h. ago Russian Air Barrage Targets Ukraine, Damaging Gas Infrastructure

Russia launched a massive airstrike at targets across Ukraine overnight, including at energy facilities, killing at least five people and wounding several others.

Economics

56 h. ago Tens of thousands march against Georgia’s government as local election snubbed by opposition held

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted by the main opposition blocs amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent. Tens of thousands rallied in the capital, Tbilisi, […]

Politics

56 h. ago Georgia’s police use water cannons to push back protesters trying to storm presidential palace

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted by the main opposition blocs amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent. Tens of thousands rallied in the capital, Tbilisi, […]

Events

59 h. ago KINSELLA: The greatest threat we face in Canada comes from Islamic extremists

But the relentless refrain from Ottawa is that the bigger threat is from the far Right – not the Islamists

Economics

59 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

3 d. ago Alberta First Nation residents fight drug, alcohol abuse with push for dry community

After attending too many funerals for young people, some residents of Kehewin First Nation have crafted legislation banning drugs and alcohol in the Alberta community.

Events

3 d. ago Ottawa Senators add muscle by acquiring Kurtis MacDermid from Devils

The Ottawa Senators have served notice to the Atlantic Division that they won’t be pushed around. After taking it on the chin from the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-0 loss on Tuesday in Quebec City, the Senators served notice on Friday night that they won’t stand still by acquiring Kurtis MacDermid from the New Jersey […]

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3 d. ago MANDEL: Burlington incel terrorist who posed ‘imminent’ threat sentenced to five years

Judge rules the 25-year-old man who normalized violence against women must serve half his remaining term before he can apply for parole

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3 d. ago Flames lose Ilya Solovyov to Avalanche; Rory Kerins clears waivers

The Calgary Flames are losing a 25-year-old defenceman who had been pushing for NHL playing time

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3 d. ago Fire Shuts Chevron Refinery Units Near LA as Fuel Crunch Looms

Chevron Corp.’s El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles County has shut multiple units as it continues battling a fire that broke out last night, the latest threat to fuel supplies in a state that’s already bracing for shortfalls.

Events

3 d. ago Mayors call on Ford to cover municipalities’ speed camera cancellation costs

Ford has announced that his government will introduce legislation this month to prohibit the use of speed cameras across the province.

Politics

3 d. ago European Parliament Seeks Faster Phaseout of Russian Oil and Gas

The European Parliament is considering accelerating a phaseout of Russian oil and gas imports in a bid to sever ties definitively with the region’s former top energy supplier.

Economics

3 d. ago Adam Pankratz: David Eby, not a pipeline, is the true threat to Canada’s economy

B.C. premier's opposition to oil and gas industry is predictable

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