Justin Trudeau’s Last Stand In an exclusive interview, a confident prime minister addresses his doubters The Walrus · Apr 10, 2024
Orca calf refuses to leave a lagoon where its mother stranded and died off Vancouver Island Rescuers have been trying to coax a 2-year-old orca from a lagoon off Vancouver Island and back to the ocean for five days, but they only have a 30-minute window every day when waters are high. LiveScience · Mar 28, 2024
Priest accused of abusing Inuit children in Canada will not be dismissed by church Senior church officials in Rome decline to act, citing worsening health of French clergyman known as ‘devil priest’ The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024
‘Ecocidal disgrace’: activists sabotage Quebec battery factory site in protest Northvolt, a Swedish battery maker, has planned a ‘gigafactory’ in the region, which protesters have called an ‘ecocidal disgrace’ The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2024
‘Let’s find out’: shipwreck mysteriously appears on Newfoundland coast Residents of tiny coastal community of Cape Ray excited by discovery of what appears to be 19th-century vessel The Guardian - US · Jan 29, 2024
Edmonton Oilers Extend Winning Streak to 15 Games The Edmonton Oilers continue their winning streak with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Connor McDavid shines with two goals and an assist. Top News · Jan 26, 2024
Edmonton Oilers Extend Winning Streak to 14 Games The Edmonton Oilers extend their winning streak to 14 games with a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Warren Foegele and Evander Kane each contrib... Top News · Jan 24, 2024
Canadian man who claimed wildfires were a federal conspiracy admits arson The country saw record-breaking blazes during the summer and Brian Paré pleaded guilty to lighting more than a dozen fires The Guardian - US · Jan 16, 2024
American Dominance: U.S. Advances to Semifinals, Canada Stunned From stunning upsets to dominant performances, catch up on the latest action at the IIHF world junior championship in Gothenburg. The drama unfolds! Top News · Jan 2, 2024
“Parents’ Rights” Rhetoric Is Rooted in Radical Conspiracy Theories Why are federal and provincial conservative leaders echoing the talking points of QAnon? The Walrus · Oct 11, 2023
Why Would India Assassinate a Sikh Leader on Canadian Soil? Trudeau’s explosive allegation reveals the widening rift between the two countries The Walrus · Sep 22, 2023
Canada, India trade talks paused, says Piyush Goyal days after Trudeau visit for G20 summit India-Canada trade talks frozen due to disagreements on “certain issues”. India-Canada talks for Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA) have held 6 rounds, but stalled after India objected to pro-Khalistan activities in Canada. Canada cancelled trade mission to India, and PM Trudeau's visit to Delhi was delayed due to security concerns. The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
TVO strike highlights the scourge of contract work in public service journalism Workers at TVO are on strike for the first time in the public broadcaster’s 53-year history. The Conversation · Aug 29, 2023
Canada: 14 whales have died at aquarium since 2019, exposé reveals A dolphin has also died at the Marineland theme park, which faces accusations of animal cruelty The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023
The Conversation · Aug 22, 2023 As Canadian wildfires rage, Facebook's news ban reveals the importance of radio Amid the wildfire crisis in the Northwest Territories and the Aug. 16 order to evacuate its capital city, Yellowknife, the outcry over Meta’s Canadian news block has reached new heights. The issue has become even more pressing as evacuees face challenges getting essential updates.
The Conversation · Aug 17, 2023 Escaping justice: A flawed investigative body fails to curb RCMP sexual misconduct Workplace violence in the form of bullying, harassment and sexual abuse has reached a crisis point in countries around the world. In Canada, the fact that this pernicious problem thrives within institutions designed to uphold law and order makes it all the more startling.
The Conversation · Aug 17, 2023 Doug Ford's Greenbelt scandal: The beginning of the end of his years in power? The findings of Ontario’s auditor general on the provincial government’s decision to remove 7,400 acres from the Greater Toronto Area Greenbelt came as no surprise to those who have been closely following Premier Doug Ford’s approach to planning and development.
The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023 Show me the money: Canada Bread penalty raises questions about criminal fines Canada Bread Company agreed to pay a $50 million fine on June 21 after pleading guilty to fixing the price of bread sold in grocery stores.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 10, 2023 Ranking all 32 NHL team logos, from worst to best: 2023 edition Which logo reigns supreme in the NHL? Let's find out!
The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023 Canadians are unprepared for natural hazards. Here's what we can do about it Over the last year, Canada has made important progress toward making it easier for people to determine if they’re at risk from natural hazard disasters. But many people across the country still lack awareness about the risks they face and the steps they can take to prepare for them.
The Conversation · Aug 7, 2023 Housing is a direct federal responsibility, contrary to what Trudeau said. Here’s how his government can do better. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that “housing isn’t a primary federal responsibility” at a funding announcement in Hamilton, Ont. on July 31.
The Conversation · Aug 4, 2023 Toronto Caribbean Carnival should bring attention to anti-Black racism affecting communities Every summer Toronto plays host to revellers and spectators, visitors and locals, for one of the biggest events of the season: the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (TCC). Last year’s carnival brought almost two million people and just under half a billion dollars to the city, and similar if not greater numbers…
The Conversation · Aug 3, 2023 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assumes a new role — single dad, just like his own father The unexpected announcement in mid-summer of the separation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau places the prime minister in a new role.
The Conversation · Aug 2, 2023 Justin Trudeau's political foes should avoid capitalizing on his marital breakdown Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, have announced they’re separating after 18 years of marriage. The surprise announcement has stunned Canadians who have watched the couple’s three children grow up in the public eye but also in a seemingly harmonious home environment.
The Conversation · Aug 2, 2023 The illusion and implications of 'just following the science' COVID-19 messaging In a recent special issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), commentators demanded accountability for Canada’s COVID-19 response in the form of an independent public inquiry. If such an inquiry is held, it must examine how — and with what consequences — politicians’ pandemic messaging deflected responsibility for controversial decisions…