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The Notebook by Theo Argitis: Canada’s new power core and defining the Carney doctrine
In this edition of The Notebook, we look at what Prime Minister Mark Carney’s appointments at the very top of his government reveal about his agenda. We preview the G7 summit and how Carney has been reshaping Canada’s foreign policy ahead of the...

I’m a TV writer and have just found the best show of the year in 'jaw-dropping' series
I’m a TV writer and have already found the best show of this year in a series which has been described as 'jaw-dropping'. Usually, when making such a claim, I am talking about a brand new show offering something fresh. However, this recommendation...

Jamaican Canadians to receive honorary degrees from Toronto universities
Wayne Isaacs, an entrepreneur known for building businesses in developing economies across over 25 countries, does not usually sing his own praises but on June 19 many will know about his work and philanthropy when he receives an honorary doctor...

Opinion: Crown’s 'invisible power' a threat to Canadian democracy
The Crown’s power is not just ceremonial. It has real, behind-the-scenes influence. Philippe Lagassé, an associate professor at Carleton University, recently published an essay in The National Post claiming that having King Charles III open...

TAYLOR: Introducing hockey to diverse Canadian communities
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey The First Shift ambassadors who will speak at the U of M’s Hockey Conference in June 2025, with Mick E. Moose at the Seven Oaks Community Centre rink. From left, Allan Chan, Ganni Maan and Ron Cantiveros. Photo...

Alberta to begin charging residents a fee to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Albertans who want to continue to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus will have to pay out of pocket for it, the province announced late Friday afternoon. Since December 2020, the federal government had been looking after procuring and...

Canada's support for Gaza UN Vote undermines peace: Jewish groups
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada World Canada abstained voting on a similar resolution in September, denying support for a motion that holds Israel solely responsible for the conflict This picture taken during a media tour organized by the...

Alberta to start charging for COVID-19 vaccines in the fall
Alberta will begin charging most residents for COVID-19 vaccines later this year. In a statement released Friday, the province says they will be rolling out a COVID vaccine program in the fall and any people who are not immunocompromised or on...

Ottawa paramedics improving on-time performance, new report says
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Paramedics and area hospitals have enacted a number of measures to reduce emergency room delays leading to fewer "level zero" events. An Ottawa Paramedic Service amublance at the emergency entrance at the...

Ottawa's 'disjointed' supportive housing system falling short, new report says
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The city will implement several improvements to its supportive housing strategy after an audit said it wasn't meeting the needs of users. Ottawa City Hall in a file photo. Photo by JEAN LEVAC /POSTMEDIA NEWS...

Ottawa's Best Theratronics misses nuclear decommissioning guarantee deadline
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The company was ordered to provide a $1.8 million financial guarantee to cover the potential cost of decommissioning its March Road plant. Best Theratronics in Kanata, a manufacturer that has missed a...
The Globe and Mail wins 10 Digital Publishing Awards, the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s Landsberg Award
Open this photo in gallery:Family photos of Amber Tuccaro in Fort Chipewyan, Alta. The Globe’s Jana G. Pruden won the Landsberg Award for the podcast In Her Defence: 50th Street that investigated Tuccaro's disappearance.Amber Bracken/The Globe and...

2025 F1 Canadian GP: Qualifying Predictions
The first day of running in the F1 Canadian GP is done and dusted, and we have Mercedes driver George Russell in the top position. The German team was the only team other than McLaren that brought upgrades this weekend. Whether they played a role...

Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi's approval ratings climb while Premier Danielle Smith's drop slightly: Leger poll
Breadcrumb Trail Links Politics Published Jun 13, 2025 • Last updated 1 minute ago • 3 minute read The Alberta legislature building on May 8, 2025. Photo by Shaughn Butts /Postmedia Article content Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi’s approval...
Bankrupt 23andMe is trying to sell Canadians' genetic information. Here's what you can do
As It Happens6:06Dozens of U.S. states sue 23andMe to block sale of genetic information If you've ever sent a spit sample to 23andMe, your genetic information could soon be sold. The California-based company, which allowed customers to learn about...

$1 Deposit Casinos Canada: Robocat Casino Launches 1 Dollar Deposits
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) RoboCat now accepts deposits from just $1 and offers exclusive bonuses and rewards on small deposits, making online casino gaming more accessible for everyone Toronto, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian...

Is it too late to reverse Hollywood’s runaway production? Writers on the ‘stark’ reality
When you gather the creative minds behind six of the most entertaining and acclaimed shows of 2025, the conversation is destined for narrative intrigue. The writers who took part in this year’s Envelope Roundtable touched on social media...

WARMINGTON: Canadian Jews understand PM does not have Israel's back
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada Toronto & GTA Mark Carney tweeting out about the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup game over supporting Israel's right to defend itself against nuclear destruction is the height of 'cowardice' Get the latest from Joe...

Book excerpt: "The Fate of the Day" by Rick Atkinson
Crown We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. Following the introductory volume of his "Revolution Trilogy," 2019's "The British Are Coming," historian Rick Atkinson presents Volume Two, "The Fate of the...

City councillor wants Toronto to follow New York's lead on transit safety
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto & GTA A TTC sign. Photo by Veronica Henri /Toronto Sun City Councillor Brad Bradford would like to see Toronto take a cue from New York City when it comes to improving transit safety. Advertisement 2 This...