Liberals sweep by-elections amid escalating U.S. tariff threats
The federal Liberals swept all three by-elections Monday, winning in Beaches–East York, Chicoutimi–Le Fjord and North Vancouver–Capilano.
The Liberal sweep brings the party to 173 seats in the House of Commons, further strengthening Prime Minister Mark Carney’s majority government.
The victories come as trade tensions with the U.S. have reignited in recent weeks, with tariffs being announced by both governments on either side of the border. Keep Reading
Independent Press Gallery recognizes Juno News journalists with several awards
Several Juno News journalists and contributors took home awards at the Independent Press Gallery’s inaugural Award Luncheon, including Melanie Bennet, Clayton DeMaine and Harrison Faulkner.
Juno’s Clayton DeMaine won first place for Best Written Report, while Harrison Faulkner took first place for Best Video. Melanie Bennet also placed second for Best Investigative Journalism.
Juno contributors Elie Cantin-Nantel and former editor Cosmin Dzsurdzsa were also recognized for their work. Keep Reading
Land acknowledgement defender leaves BC Conservative caucus
BC Conservative MLA A’a:liya Warbus has left the party’s caucus, becoming the seventh MLA to depart since Kerry-Lynne Findlay became leader.
Warbus stated she has “lost confidence” in Findlay’s leadership, citing communication problems, instability within the party, and the “parade” of departures and firings in recent months.
She also once said opposition to land acknowledgements showed that racism was “alive and well,” and advocated that MLAs who rejected the narrative that the historic Kamloops Residential School was a secret mass murder site should be kicked out of the party. Keep Reading
Trump urges Canadian businesses to relocate to the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump is encouraging Canadian companies to relocate their operations to the United States as trade tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. Trump said businesses that move south of the border would avoid tariffs, while accusing Canada of taking advantage of the U.S. for decades. Keep Reading
Nova Scotia’s only Catholic hospital to allow abortion, MAID
Nova Scotia’s only Catholic hospital will lose its religious designation this fall, opening the door to abortion and on-site MAID after more than a century of Catholic oversight. The hospital’s Catholic Mission Assurance Agreement will expire Sept. 30, ending religious restrictions that prevent abortions and “assisted suicide” from being performed inside the hospital. Keep Reading
Trump backs plan to help Jewish Canadians flee rising antisemitism
U.S. President Donald Trump has amplified calls for an expedited pathway for Jewish Canadians seeking to leave the country amid rising antisemitism. Trump shared a report about the proposal with his millions of Truth Social followers Sunday as Christian lawmakers and religious leaders urged his administration to help Jewish Canadians who fear for their safety. Keep Reading
‘Fascist pancakes’ activist removed after disrupting Alberta independence rally
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The activist who went viral after yelling “F*ck your fascist pancakes” at Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was removed from an Alberta independence rally Saturday, just weeks before Albertans are set to vote in the province’s referendum. Video from the Aug. 29 rally at the Alberta Legislature shows the woman being physically escorted away by law enforcement after confronting attendees and repeatedly calling them “traitors.” Keep Reading
B.C. school board candidates join forces to campaign on education fundamentals
Five independent Chilliwack school board candidates are joining forces ahead of the election, promising to focus on education fundamentals, give parents a greater voice and challenge the influence of organized labour in local school board races. Keep Reading
Police search for anti-Sikh attacker but won’t say his skin colour
Toronto Police are looking for a man suspected in a hate-motivated assault with a weapon investigation after the man allegedly stabbed a victim in Toronto after yelling “anti-Sikh utterances and racial slurs.” Police neglected to describe the suspect’s skin colour. Keep Reading
OP-ED: Ask the wrong COVID questions, pay the price
“Even before Detective Helen Grus began asking about the COVID vaccine status of mothers whose babies died after Health Canada recommended the shots for pregnant and breastfeeding women, the 23-year veteran of the Ottawa Police Service had already raised the hackles of police brass by pressing them for answers about looming vax mandates.” Keep Reading
OP-ED: Carney is playing Canadians’ Trump Derangement Syndrome
“They are so busy obsessing about Trump and being distracted by his antics that they fail to grasp that they are being played by Carney and the Liberals for political reasons.” Keep Reading
At least in Romania, electors know how to vote for their interests (never mind that the EU nullifies the election anyway) but in Canada ... nope, too dumb for that.
There is no limit to the idiocy of the Canadian populace.