Juno Jump Start | Majority of Canadians want less government focus on reconciliation
Only 44 per cent of Canadians want to see the government doing more regarding Indigenous issues, Kris Sims takes a closer look at the showdown between the Alberta gov and the teachers’ union, and more
Majority of Canadians want less government focus on reconciliation
Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canadians must practice Indigenous reconciliation “every day.” However, a recent survey suggests that residents disagree. Only 44 per cent of Canadians want to see the government doing more regarding Indigenous issues.
The Candice Malcolm Show | LOOMING Alberta teachers strike + Grocery bills rise higher
On this episode of The Candice Malcolm Show, guest host Kris Sims takes a closer look at the showdown between the Alberta government and the teachers’ union, and the soaring food prices that are forcing more Canadian families to rely on food banks ahead of Thanksgiving.
Alberta takes lead on new First Nations-backed West Coast pipeline
The Alberta government says it will take the lead in advancing a new West Coast oil pipeline proposal, beginning with a technical advisory group involving Indigenous partners and three pipeline companies. Officials said the province will act as proponent until a formal application is approved, after which private investors are expected to take over.
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BC Conservatives fire comms officer over post disputing “mass graves” hoax
The BC Conservatives have fired a communications officer following a post she made criticizing the province’s use of the Orange Shirt and flag in the legislature, which she said perpetuated “untruths” around claims that the graves of 215 children were allegedly discovered at the Kamloops Residential School.
Eby doubles down on opposition to Alberta-backed pipeline project
British Columbia Premier David Eby doubled down Wednesday on his opposition to a proposed new pipeline expansion backed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Democracy watchdog calls Liberal ethics law a “sad joke”
The founder of a leading ethics watchdog told MPs on Wednesday that Canada’s political conflict of interest laws are riddled with loopholes that allow top government officials, including the Prime Minister, to profit from their decisions secretly.
Imperial Oil to cut 20% of workforce by 2027 amid restructuring
Imperial Oil announced Monday a looming 20 per cent workforce reduction by 2027 and a major corporate shift from Calgary to Edmonton.
TikToker Rachel Gilmore downplays church arsons
A progressive TikTok personality is drawing backlash after laughing and sipping wine during a now-deleted livestream where she dismissed warnings of rising anti-Christian hate in Canada as “exaggerated” and “complicated.”
Trump says he raised 51st state idea with Canada during Golden Dome talk
During a call with Canadian counterparts, U.S. President Donald Trump said he once again suggested Canada become the 51st state, remarking that Canadians “are having a hard time up there.”
Winnipeg police charge man in violent “random” sexual assault
A Winnipeg woman was the victim of a “random and unprovoked” sexual assault at an apartment building, according to police.
The Daily Brief | Most youth believe Canada ‘belongs’ to Indigenous people
Academic Frances Widdowson, a co-author of the True North-published book “Grave Error,” and her team were surrounded, shouted down, and allegedly assaulted by a mob of Indigenous activists.
EXCLUSIVE: Oshawa passes motion indicating flagrant drug use impedes recovery efforts
Oshawa city councillors nearly unanimously voted for a motion signalling to other levels of government that flagrant drug use and drug dealers in their city impede public safety, and the city’s approach to addressing drug addiction.
P.E.I. will begin consultations to rename ‘offensive’ Savage Harbour
Prince Edward Island’s government plans to rename Savage Harbour as part of an initiative to remove derogatory place names. Residents are being invited to suggest new names.
OP-ED: Blaming Israel for Kirk’s assassination exposes the world’s moral collapse
Dotan Rousso writes, “This reflexive blame game has turned Israel into the bullied kid in the global classroom — the one everyone feels free to punch, regardless of the facts.”
Poilievre calls for Indigenous autonomy and economic partnerships
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday by calling for a shift away from what he described as government overreach and toward greater economic autonomy for Indigenous peoples.
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Potential story - Ontario.. Local governments have reduced the speed limits throughout their jurisdictions by 10 km/hr. 50km is now 40km., etc. Since this has been implemented they have increased the number of traffic cams. While they will claim differently, the unreasonably reduced speeds have provided them with increased revenues. Ford should get rid of the cams and should also define speed limits province wide.