B.C.’s whistleblower law ‘falling short,’ ombudsperson saysGlobalnews Digital
New reports by British Columbia’s ombudsperson on a whistleblower protection law show that it is “falling short” in some areas in its first five years.
Trump didn’t cause Russia-Ukraine war, Stephen A. Smith says, blaming Biden, Obama and Clinton in fiery rant
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith defended President Donald Trump against those who blame him for the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war during a fiery rant on his podcast, “The Stephen…
Ontario man faces charges after allegedly assaulting home intruder: PolicePrisha Dev
An Ontario homeowner is facing assault charges after a break-in led to a violent confrontation, leaving the intruder with life-threatening injuries.
Phillies broadcaster John Kruk wonders about the creator of the 1st clock during game
Former Philadelphia Phillies star John Kruk pondered one of life’s biggest questions during the team’s game against the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. Kruk, who is the color commentator for…
Quebec City using artificial intelligence to manage traffic, reduce congestionAlessia Simona Maratta
According to Google Canada, Quebec City is the first municipality in the country to partner with the web giant’s Green Light project.
Jillian Michaels slams ‘Biggest Loser’ documentary, puts co-star Bob Harper on blast for friendship demise
Jillian Michaels has a bone to pick with Netflix’s latest documentary, “Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser.” Just days after the explosive docuseries premiered, the fitness trainer…
WATCH: Agents rip down vulgar anti-ICE sign amid Trump DC takeover: ‘Taking America back’
As federal authorities carried out over 100 immigration arrests following President Donald Trump’s takeover of Washington, D.C., law enforcement, agents videoed themselves ripping down a vulgar anti-ICE sign in the…
Quebec workers could face same fate as Air Canada flight attendants, union leaders sayAlessia Simona Maratta
The law gives Quebec’s labour minister the power to end a labour dispute by imposing arbitration when the strike or lockout is deemed likely to cause serious harm to the…
Two summits later, Trump still faces tough obstacles in quest for peace in Ukraine
Meetings in Alaska and Washington were high on pomp and low on breakthroughs, but there were two potentially significant developments. BBC News
Top House Republican could shake up major border state gubernatorial race
Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., is considering jumping into the race for Arizona’s next governor, Fox News can independently confirm. Rep. Andy Biggs and businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson are already in…
Canada Post union says labour talks to resume after Air Canada strike endsSean Boynton
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers had previously said the return to bargaining had been delayed after federal mediators were called into the Air Canada dispute.
Mexico denies U.S. DEA statement on cross-border deal to fight drug cartelsGlobalnews Digital
‘We have not reached any agreement,’ a visibly annoyed President Claudia Sheinbaum said after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced a partnership.
Montreal mayor wants Quebec government to appoint a homelessness ministerAlessia Simona Maratta
Plante asked Premier François Legault ‘to make a strong gesture, up to the magnitude of the crisis raging throughout Quebec.’
Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want ‘to make deal’
The US president conceded the war in Ukraine was “tough to solve” after several days of high-level talks. BBC News
Lawsuits threaten to upend Alligator Alcatraz operations
The Trump administration’s migrant detention center in the Everglades has become the subject of two lawsuits, which are threatening to derail the facility’s operations as the government employs novel tactics…
Salah and Rogers scoop PFA player of the year awards
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah wins the Professional Footballers’ Association men’s player of the year award, with Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers named young player of the year. BBC News
Ukraine hopeful Canada will ‘actively’ be part of future security guaranteeSean Boynton
Prime Minister Mark Carney and other senior officials say they will play a role in security guarantees for Ukraine, but what that involves remains an open question.
Texas Democrat sleeps in House chamber in protest of GOP police escortMichelle Butterfield
State Rep. Nicole Collier refused to sign so-called ‘permission slips,’ which allow her to leave the building under surveillance, and called them an attack on her dignity.