King Charles III’s Canadian visit stirs royal buzz and public curiosity
Friday, May 23, 2025, 12:21 pm more...
With King Charles III set to deliver a rare speech in Canada, citizens find themselves both bemused and intrigued by the high-profile royal visit. Coupled with public quizzes about the monarchy, the event is sparking debates about Canadian identity and long-standing regal traditions—proving that even centuries-old institutions can still inspire both awe and a wry smile.
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CRA Implements Permanent Job Cuts Amid Fiscal Challenges
Friday, May 23, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Facing severe budget constraints, the Canada Revenue Agency is set to cut up to 280 permanent positions, primarily affecting its National Capital Region branches. The move, aimed at reducing costs, has ignited debate over its potential impact on public service efficiency.
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Windsor riding recount delivers razor-thin Conservative win
Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:20 am more...
A judicial recount in Ontario’s Windsor riding confirmed Conservative Kathy Borrelli’s victory by a mere four votes, highlighting the razor-thin margins that can decide an election. Voters and candidates alike are left marveling at how every single ballot can dramatically tip the scales.
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Harvard challenges Trump’s foreign student ban lawsuit
Friday, May 23, 2025, 9:21 am more...
Harvard University has launched a legal offensive against the Trump administration for banning foreign student enrollments, arguing that the policy represents unconstitutional retaliation. The suit challenges federal interference in academic affairs and has stirred significant debate about campus diversity and international education.
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Liberal leadership embroiled in unintended Hamas propaganda
Friday, May 23, 2025, 6:20 am more...
Opinion writers have taken aim at political leaders over their handling of issues tied to Hamas, claiming that government actions have unwittingly handed the group a propaganda boost. Critics argue that instead of countering terrorism effectively, political missteps are aiding adversaries, leaving Canadians to question the strategy’s real impact.
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TV Pitch Misrepresentation Sparks Political Friction
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:20 am more...
A Canadian producer claims his reality TV pitch on the journey to U.S. citizenship was misrepresented, igniting debate about creative integrity and political exploitation in media. The controversy has since become a talking point among critics who argue that political narratives are sometimes twisted for broader appeal.
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RCMP Preps Unprecedented Security Operation for G7 Summit
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:20 am more...
As the G7 summit in Alberta nears, RCMP and local police are marshaling what is described as the “largest domestic security operation” to counter anticipated protests and emerging technological threats, including drone weaponization. Authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure a secure, well-coordinated event.
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Canada Post Overtime Ban Sparks Contract Standoff
Friday, May 23, 2025, 12:20 am more...
Frustrated postal workers, fed up with stalled contract talks over wages, benefits, and weekend deliveries, have decided enough is enough by imposing an overtime ban. With the strike deadline long overdue, both sides seem to be playing hardball, leaving the future operations of Canada Post in a precarious limbo.
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High‐risk sex offender re‐arrested mere hours after release
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:20 pm more...
In a twist that might make a crime drama blush, notorious sex offender Randall Hopley was re-arrested on the same day he was released. Failing to comply with his monitoring requirements, his prompt return to custody raises serious questions about oversight in high-profile criminal cases.
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Val-d’Or police defamation suit against RC thrown out
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:21 pm more...
In Val-d’Or, a Quebec court dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by local police—alleging that a Radio‑Canada report on alleged Indigenous abuse defamed them. The judge ruled in favor of the broadcaster, suggesting that sticking to verified facts has its own merits, even if it bruised some egos.
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