Liberals tout 21 bills passing House of Commons this year as MPs break for summer

Members of Parliament ended spring sitting of Parliament today when they rose after question period and the House of Commons was adjourned until the fall.


Premier Doug Ford compares new Thunder Bay, Ont., jail to Four Seasons Hotel after latest inmate inquest

Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces criticism for comparing the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre, which is under construction, to a Fours Season Hotel. Ford's comments come in the wake of the inquest for Kevin Mamakwa, an inmate who died at the century-old jail in 2020. He was the nephew of Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, who said the premier's comments expose "the real Doug Ford."


Here's the scoop on Japan's alleged ice cream cartel accused of price-fixing cool treats

Japanese government fair trade watchdog officials have inspected six major ice cream makers on suspicion of price-fixing, with local media calling it a cartel.


Hegseth orders review of U.S. troops deployed to NATO in fiery Brussels speech

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth put NATO allies on notice Thursday, announcing a Pentagon review of America's military commitment to Europe and warning some countries will fail the assessment.


Carney announces $200M for new school and health-care centre in Tumbler Ridge

Carney says $100M will come from province, $100M from feds.


Carney, Eby hold news conference in Vancouver

Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a homebuilding announcement in Vancouver and takes questions from journalists alongside B.C. Premier David Eby.


‘Once in a lifetime’: NYC turns out for Knicks parade

Viewing areas for the New York Knicks championship parade were jam packed early this morning, but fans who couldn’t get in are still revelling in the team’s long-awaited NBA championship.


Gaza sisters recycle war rubble into bricks

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we learn how two young innovators are recycling war rubble into something to build back with; see how fungi help restore ecosystems after a wildfire; and hear why young people are suing the federal government over its approach to climate change.


Lil Nas X gives update on mental health and new music: 'I'm just ... smelling the roses'

Following an event last summer in which the musician was charged with attacking Los Angeles police officers, pop star Lil Nas X took to Instagram on Wednesday to share information on his bipolar disorder diagnosis and experience in rehab.


Mike Babcock cleared to coach Oilers after NHL reviews his Columbus tenure

NHL says it completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus, clearing him to coach the Edmonton Oilers if they opt to hire him.