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Lewis Hamilton's downbeat verdict caps off disastrous F1 Canadian GP Day 1 for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton capped off the day for Ferrari with a disappointing verdict, as he felt that making Q3 was going to be tough in qualifying. The British driver has not had a great time ever since he joined the team, as he has struggled to find...

Rights Group ‘Disappointed’ by Ottawa’s Decision to Halt Honorary Citizenship for Hong Kong Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai
A human rights group says it is “disappointed” after the federal government told a Liberal MP this week not to move forward with a motion to grant honorary Canadian citizenship to Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai, who has been in solitary confinement...

Kenya-Canadian film 'Kipkemboi' earns global acclaim with star-studded cast including Abel Mutua
The cast and crew of the film 'Kipkemboi' pose for a group photo after a screening at the Michael Joseph Centre, located at Safaricom HQ. A Kenyan-Canadian film that tells the story of a village genius whose algorithm attracts powerful forces has...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Vancouver Payment Processing Company to Pay $3.3M to BCSC for Misrepresentations, Distributing Securities and Operating Unauthorized Exchange
Vancouver Payment Processing Company to Pay $3.3M to BCSC for Misrepresentations, Distributing Securities and Operating Unauthorized Exchange Vancouver, BC, June 13, 2025--(T-Net)--A Vancouver payment processing company has been ordered to pay...

Alberta Court of Appeal tasked with measuring manageable vs. unmanageable risk
By John L. Hill · Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Law360 Canada (June 13, 2025, 10:53 AM EDT) -- We have all heard the phrase, “Lock him up and throw away the key.” The closest our Criminal Code comes to...

Canada Infrastructure Bank invests in wind project to power hamlet of Sanikiluaq, Nunavut
June 13, 2025 87 views By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com A bit of history was made in the Inuit hamlet of Sanikiluaq on June 11. It was announced that the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial...
Alberta Insider: A young woman finds her way back to the rink
Good morning. Bad news is too often the order of the day. At a time when Israel and Iran look like they are headed to war, democracy might be under threat in the United States and consternation over coal mining in Alberta has some people rattled,...