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Juno News has hired former Global News social media intern Rachel Gilmore as lead fact-checker, Candice welcomes Jon Kay to discuss the fallout from the NDP convention, and more.
Juno News hires Rachel Gilmore as fact-checker
On Wednesday morning, Juno News announced that after months of tough contract negotiations it had hired former Global News social media intern Rachel Gilmore as lead fact-checker.
Poilievre says NDP convention shows party is “out of line”
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reacted to the NDP’s leadership convention for the first time in response to a question from Juno News, saying the party was out of line with everyday Canadians.
WATCH: Why Canada is still so woke (with Jon Kay)
On this episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice starts the show by breaking the news that NDP Leader Avi Lewis’s father David Lewis – former UN Ambassador and former Ontario NDP Leader – has died at age 88. Candice shares a heart-warming tribute Lewis gave to his father on Sunday night.
Candice then welcomes writer and podcaster Jon Kay, editor of Quillette, to discuss the fallout from the NDP convention.
Carney caught on camera praising Michael Ma at Liberal fundraiser
Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the “fundamental Canadian values” of MP Michael Ma, who recently came under fire for denying the existence of forced labour camps in China. Ma defected from the Conservative party to join the Liberals in December.
NDP MP Leah Gazan says term “barnburner” is derogatory to indigenous people
Manitoba MP Leah Gazan stated that the term “barnburner” is a “derogatory term used against indigenous people.”
Alberta bans ideology in schools with new education neutrality bill
The Alberta government has introduced a bill to ban ideology in classrooms, prevent the flying of political flags at schools and mandate that students hear the national anthem every week.
NDP Chair is even more radical than you think
In a Juno News guest essay, former BC public servant and Victoria-based writer Nick Osmond-Jones says the NDP convention clips may be funny, but there is nothing funny about their agenda or influence.
Alberta bans ideology in schools with new education neutrality bill
The Alberta government has introduced a bill to ban ideology in classrooms, prevent the flying of political flags at schools and mandate that students hear the national anthem every week.
Avi Lewis says he’s in no rush to find a seat in Parliament
A day after winning 56 per cent on the first ballot at an NDP convention, NDP Leader Avi Lewis said he was in no rush to find a seat in the House of Commons but would be working on rebuilding the party.
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WATCH: Carney stands by controversial floor-crosser as protests grow
Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joins Marc Patrone to break down what this controversy reveals about Canada’s stance on China, trade enforcement, and whether the Liberals are risking deeper tensions with the U.S.
Former Ontario NDP leader Stephen Lewis passes at age 88
Former Ontario NDP leader Stephen Lewis passed away on Tuesday at the age of 88. He is the father of newly elected federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis and comes from a multi-generational legacy of socialist politicians.
Ontario school boards continue paying six-figure salaries after directors depart
Ontario school boards are continuing to pay extravagant salaries long after top officials have already stepped away from their roles.
Alberta insurance plan under fire from trial lawyers group
Alberta’s proposed “Care-First” insurance system is facing criticism from the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association, which warns the plan is short on details and offers no guarantee it will save Albertans money or protect the rights of those injured in accidents.
Nasty joke. Must be April 1st.
Well it must be April Fools Day ! That was pretty easy to spot . Is she still walking the streets .