Todd Blanche expected to be grilled over Trump administration's $1.8B fund blasted as 'corruption on steroids'

Todd Blanche, acting attorney general in Donald Trump's administration, will appear on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, and is expected to face intense scrutiny over Justice Department plans to create a $1.776-billion US fund to pay allies of the Republican president who believe they were targeted politically.


Closing arguments underway in 1st-degree murder trial of Dean Penney


Crown delivers closing argument in Dean Penney 1st-degree murder trial


How should Canada handle Alberta separatism?

A conversation about separatist movements, and what makes them legitimate in the eyes of the law, public and history.


'It's appalling': Halifax women condemn 15-month wait for mammograms

Cynthia McCutcheon thought she heard wrong when she was told the next available appointment for a mammogram in the Halifax area was in July, 2027. She's worried some cancers will be diagnosed at later stages because of the backlog in Nova Scotia.


Trump is gunning for Republican Thomas Massie, who defied him on Epstein files

U.S. President Donald Trump is yet again aiming to show he has an iron grip on the Republican Party, pushing to oust the Republican congressman who stood up to him on the Epstein files.


Ontario touts $8.5B annual economic impact from Toronto Island airport expansion — but won't show the math

The Ontario government says expending Billy Bishop airport could provide an $8.5-billion annual economic boost by 2050. But weeks after first touting that claim, neither the province nor the Toronto Port Authority, which owns the airport, has provided any evidence to support it. Several experts say they're skeptical.


At 'crucial' moment for pandemic preparedness, experts say world isn't ready

Government funding cutbacks and a distrust in public health authorities means the world is not ready for the next pandemic, according to a report released Monday by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB).


Montreal F1 stripper strike part of fight to legitimize and decriminalize sex work

Montreal strippers say that for too long, their employment as independent contractors has shielded strip club owners from ensuring safe working conditions. They're striking on Saturday in a show of collective action unprecedented in recent Canadian history.


My service dog has given me my life back. Distracting him can take that away

Rachel Lyons’s service dog, Geneva, helps her navigate the world, and often garners attention from strangers. But when people try to distract Geneva, it can cause medical issues for her.