12 h. ago Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens tariffs on China

Trump posted on his social media site that NATO’S commitment to winning the war "has been far less than 100%"

Economics

28 h. ago Sooke RCMP arrest 7 teens for assault that was filmed, shared on social media

The victim was "severely assaulted" by the group on Goodmere Road on the evening of July 2, say RCMP

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28 h. ago Sooke RCMP arrest 7 teens for assault that was filmed, posted on social media

The victim was "severely assaulted" by the group on Goodmere Road on the evening of July 2, say RCMP

Events

32 h. ago Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for sharing post about American activist’s death

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba cabinet minister is apologizing for sharing a social media post about the killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine had shared another person’s post that described Kirk as racist, sexist and transphobic, calling him a “white nationalist mouthpiece.” The post’s author said they had no empathy for […]

Politics

34 h. ago ‘Have empathy’: Manitoba cabinet minister criticized for comments on Charlie Kirk shooting

Premier Wab Kinew says he intends to have a conversation with a Manitoba cabinet minister Friday after a controversial post she shared on social media.

Politics

56 h. ago Charlie Kirk spoke of Iryna Zarutska murder in final social media posts: ‘America will never be the same’

In his final social media posts, conservative activist Charlie Kirk said that Iryna Zarutska’s gruesome murder marked a turning point for America. Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who came to America to escape the war between Russia and Ukraine, was allegedly stabbed to death aboard a North Carolina commuter train on Aug. 22 by Decarlos […]

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3 d. ago Canadian politicians condemn shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

OTTAWA — Politicians in Canada are speaking out about political violence after Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event. In a social media post, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Kirk’s shooting must be strongly denounced. “Political violence is NEVER […]

Politics

3 d. ago U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot while speaking at Utah college event

Donald Trump and JD Vance both posted on social media asking followers to pray for the CEO and co-founder of the youth organization Turning Point USA

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3 d. ago Trump announces conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at Utah college event

Donald Trump and JD Vance both posted on social media asking followers to pray for the CEO and co-founder of the youth organization Turning Point USA

Events

5 d. ago Barcelona star accuses Disneyland Paris of racism after son snubbed

Brazil forward Raphinha posted a video on social media of his child being ignored by a mascot at the theme park.

Events

1 week ago Drake places $300,000 bet on Jannik Sinner to win the U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Drake is betting big on Jannik Sinner, wagering $300,000 on the top-ranked men’s tennis player in the world to win the U.S. Open. The rapper known for placing big bets on sporting events _ and often losing them — posted on social media the screenshot of a betting slip from Tuesday afternoon. […]

Economics

1 week ago TV writer Graham Linehan’s arrest over trans posts sparks debate over free speech and its limits

LONDON — The arrest of comedy writer Graham Linehan in Britain over social media posts about transgender people has sparked a debate about freedom of speech and its limits. Supporters of Linehan say U.K. laws are stifling legitimate comment and creating what “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling — like Linehan, a critic of trans activism […]

Culture

1 week ago 'Hot take': Is it OK for Londoners to embrace their city, flaws and all?

'Hot take: I like London," one person posted on social media, drawing dozens of comments

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1 week ago Petition to revoke Mohamad Fakih’s Order of Canada gets 11K signatures in 3 days

Social media posts by Paramount Fine Foods CEO over Israel have long sparked controversy, criticism

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1 week ago Housefather and other MPs issue call for action against rise of antisemitism

OTTAWA — Nearly a fifth of the Liberal caucus has issued a letter calling for more to be done to address a rise in antisemitism after a Jewish woman in her 70s was stabbed at an Ottawa grocery store. Mount Royal MP Anthony Housefather posted a letter on social media he signed along with 31 […]

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1 week ago Atwood takes aim at Alberta’s school library books ban with satirical story

EDMONTON — Margaret Atwood is taking aim at Alberta’s controversial ban on school library books containing sexual content with a new, satirical short story after the famed author’s novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” was yanked from some shelves due to the province’s sweeping new rules. In a social media post on Sunday, Atwood said since the […]

Society

2 w. ago Councillors reject recommendation to dock pay from Coun. Stéphanie Plante

Council instead voted to reprimand the councillor over her outspoken social media posts.

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3 w. ago Firefighting efforts continue in Atlantic Canada as large storm passes offshore

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources says a large wildfire in the Annapolis Valley remains out of control and is still estimated at more than 32 square kilometres in size. In a social media post today, the department says conditions look promising to continue to make progress on the Long Lake fire before […]

Events

3 w. ago Brookman: All we're asking for is the facts on vaccines and Air Canada

Earlier this week, I posted a question on social media. It went something like this, “Without sarcasm, political insults or caustic comment, can someone explain to me . . . I received two excellent and reasonable responses to my question from individuals who read the post, and it was then that I thought I would […]

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3 w. ago Canada's Wonderland explains viral videos showing 'stuck' rollercoaster

With all of the fanfare surrounding Canada's Wonderland's new record-breaking rollercoaster, AlpenFury, a lot of eyes have been on the busier-than-ever park this season.With that comes the requisite social media posts offering sneak peeks and reviews of the ride, along with countless other videos from customers' days at the Vaughan, Ontario attraction — including, over the last few weeks, some showing another of its major coasters completely stalled with passengers on board.A quick search on TikTok shows a handful of incidents involving the 2012-built Leviathan, on which riders ascend a whopping 96 metres/306 feet — the highest point on the property — before coming face-to-face with an 80 degree drop that takes them through the rest of the ride's hills and turns (at speeds of nearly 150 km/h).As one of the site's larger, newer, and more visibly striking features, it is understandably one of its most&n...

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