Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday there “isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States” after U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened to compel a merger through “economic force.” Trump, in a wide-ranging press conference from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida with less than two weeks before he takes…
While Justin Trudeau will still be the prime minister for likely a number of months while the Liberals search for a new leader, the news is having big impacts already. With Trudeau’s resignation Monday, Saskatchewan producers are concerned over what will happen with the capital gains tax. In September, the Liberals introduced a bill to…
Amidst the noise coming from the U.S. on tariffs and border security, the Ontario government announced a new program that will look to beef up security along the border with its southern neighbour. “Ontario has been calling on the federal government to step up and address safety and security concerns at the border. We need…
“She was the sweetest little girl. She loved being with her siblings. The most loving person, always giving hugs – spreading light and love and joy wherever she went.” That’s how Neil Rarailo and Emilly Velaseo of Cochrane, Alta. remember their four-year-old daughter Everest. “Her favourite colour was pink. She loved unicorns, flowers, rainbows, hearts…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 7, 2025 12:00 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have waived centre Bruno Fernando, the NBA team announced Tuesday. Fernando averaged 3.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 8.6 minutes in 17 games (two starts) this season….
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two people were discovered dead in the wheel well compartment of a JetBlue Airways plane that landed in Florida Monday night, the airline has confirmed. JetBlue issued a statement Tuesday morning saying the bodies were found in an aircraft’s landing gear compartment at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Bullpen is a Guelph-based team featured on the first season of Pop Culture Jeopardy!. The game is an iteration of the popular game show and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Team member Tom Minard, who studied at the University of Guelph, said he forced himself…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament raises questions about how Ottawa can respond to the incoming Trump administration without the option of using legislation — but the government says it still has several powers at its disposal. The prorogation means all legislative activity is suspended until March 24, and any bills that haven’t…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump asked a New York court on Tuesday to throw out his conviction on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, and to dismiss the case before his scheduled Friday sentencing. The request to a state appeals court marked a last-ditch effort by Trump to block a lower court…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Pearson airport says it welcomed eight new airlines last year, adding more flights to different destinations. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), the operator for Pearson airport, said the newly added carriers throughout 2024 “helped provide a variety of direct flights to passengers and unlock destinations across…
