Mass shooting at Toronto pub linked to fiery tow truck turf war and a band of young guns for hire

A shocking mass shooting inside a Toronto pub in March, when three masked men shot wildly into the crowd during the establishment’s grand opening, is linked to an ongoing tow truck turf war that included other shootings and a robbery, Toronto police said when announcing charges against 11 people. Ten suspects have been arrested, and another is considered a wanted fugitive, after a fervid spree … Continue reading Mass shooting at Toronto pub linked to fiery tow truck turf war and a band of young guns for hire

Mark Carney directly negotiating with Donald Trump to end trade war

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is directly involved in the negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump for a new trade and security deal in exchange for the lifting of all tariffs on Canadian goods — in particular the crippling levies on steel and aluminum. Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters at Queen’s Park on Thursday he spoke directly to Carney the day prior and … Continue reading Mark Carney directly negotiating with Donald Trump to end trade war

In victory and defeat, Marc Garneau ‘was Captain Canada’

OTTAWA — Meili Faille couldn’t believe her ears when she heard the news. Marc Garneau, the first Canadian to have visited space, was preparing to run against her in the 2006 election. A few weeks later, she won. And Garneau never forgot it. Twenty years ago, the Bloc Québécois MP at the time held sway in Vaudreuil—Soulanges. This riding, located on the west side of … Continue reading In victory and defeat, Marc Garneau ‘was Captain Canada’

The newest Tory senator is a Trudeau appointee. What to know about about David Adams Richards

Less than two weeks after becoming a non-affiliated member of Canada’s Senate, New Brunswick Sen. David Adams Richards elected to join the Conservative Party of Canada’s caucus in Parliament’s Upper House this week. The 74-year-old declined an interview with National Post, but an emailed statement illustrated an obvious frustration with both Justin Trudeau and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party of Canada. “For years, so … Continue reading The newest Tory senator is a Trudeau appointee. What to know about about David Adams Richards

How a little-known procedure helped the Liberals dodge their first confidence vote

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government used an obscure parliamentary maneuver to sidestep its first major test of confidence on Wednesday, adopting its reply to the throne speech by division. The measure sailed through the House of Commons without a vote after Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux, the parliamentary secretary to government House leader Steven MacKinnon, moved without objection for the government reply to … Continue reading How a little-known procedure helped the Liberals dodge their first confidence vote

Brad Marchand’s Game 1 goal for Florida Panthers wins donairs for 1,500 fans in Halifax

Halifax’s “little ball of hate” delivered free donairs to about 1,500 people Wednesday night. Brad Marchand’s goal for the Florida Panthers in the first game of the Stanley Cup finals had the folks at King of Donair rolling up their sleeves after the maker of the Halifamous late-night snack took to social media promising free donairs if people commented on their Facebook and Instagram posts … Continue reading Brad Marchand’s Game 1 goal for Florida Panthers wins donairs for 1,500 fans in Halifax

Stepfather of missing N.S. kids reportedly says mother’s grief worsening due to online speculation

Daniel Martell, the stepfather of missing Nova Scotia children, four-year-old Jack and six-year-old Lilly Sullivan, says their mother’s grief is worsening due to online speculation about the case, according to CTV News. Despite a methodical search over the last weekend, “searchers haven’t uncovered anything of significance to the investigation,” Corp. Guillaume Tremblay told National Post on Thursday. “Any future searches will be determined based on … Continue reading Stepfather of missing N.S. kids reportedly says mother’s grief worsening due to online speculation

Bodies of Canadian Judy Hagai and husband, Gadi, both murdered by Hamas, finally recovered from Gaza

The bodies of Gadi Hagai and Judy Weinstein Hagai, who were murdered by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 attack were recovered from Gaza and returned to Israel on Wednesday night after 607 days. “My beautiful parents have been released. We have certainty,” wrote daughter Iris on social media. “We welcome the closing of the circle and their return to a proper burial at home, … Continue reading Bodies of Canadian Judy Hagai and husband, Gadi, both murdered by Hamas, finally recovered from Gaza