Juno Jump Start | Smith schools reporters on sexually explicit book removal order
Smith exposes the type of content the government had prohibited from school libraries, Ron Chhinzer takes viewers through Poilievre's proposal to allow Canadians to defend themselves, and more.
Smith schools reporters on sexually explicit book removal order
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith had to issue a “viewer discretion is advised” warning when exposing the type of sexually explicit content the government had prohibited from school libraries.
WATCH: The right to self defence
Retired career police officer and Juno News host Ron Chhinzer takes viewers through Pierre Poilievre's new proposal to allow Canadians to defend themselves against home invaders.
OP-ED: RFK Jr. is right on nicotine pouches, while Canada barrels ahead with bad policy
David Clement writes, "RFK Jr. is right on one thing: nicotine pouches. In an interview he stated that nicotine pouches are ‘probably the safest way to consume nicotine.'"
Former prosecutor: Ford govt CAN intervene to protect self-defence rights
Despite Premier Doug Ford’s public stance, Conservative MP Larry Brock recently clarified that Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey has the authority to issue self-defence policy directives concerning homes.
Nenshi draws fire for not taking questions at his small town hall
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is under fire for not permitting questions from the audience at his town halls, which are significantly smaller than Premier Danielle Smith’s ongoing provincewide tour.
WATCH: Poilievre pledges to bring ‘right to self-defence’ bill to Parliament
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is advocating for a “Stand on Guard” principle to be added to the Criminal Code. This amendment would clarify and reinforce Canadians’ right to self-defence during a home invasion.
CBC Gem promotes foreign shows, as it refuses to release subscriber numbers
As CBC/Radio-Canada prepares to defend its refusal to disclose subscriber numbers for its Gem streaming service, renewed scrutiny reveals the “Canadian” platform prominently promotes American and British imports.
Canadian economy shrinks 1.6% as exports decline
Canada’s economy took a hit in the second quarter and Statistics Canada says it’s because exports and business investments dropped, partly due to U.S. tariffs.
Carney’s green banking alliance nears collapse
A green investment banking alliance that Prime Minister Mark Carney helped create in 2021 may soon cease to exist, as many Canadian, U.S. and European banks have rescinded their membership in recent months.
Calgary police lay charges in Stampede stabbings
Eighteen-year-old Irfan Mohammadi is being charged by Calgary police for three stabbings that occurred earlier this summer at the Calgary Stampede.
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WATCH: Government ignored science on child trans surgeries
This week, Melanie reveals new information confirming that Nova Scotia Health consulted with renowned pediatrician Dr. Hilary Cass back in 2023, during her landmark review of gender medicine.
Suspect in Ottawa stabbing of Jewish woman posted antisemitic opinions online
A 71-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a Jewish woman, also in her 70s, at an Ottawa Kosher grocery store.
NDP MP sponsors petition for unrestricted migration of Gazans
A new petition is calling on the federal government to introduce visa-free entry into Canada for Gazans.
Alberta launches digital wallet with mobile health cards
Alberta is pioneering a new digital wallet that will allow residents to store and access government-issued documents on their smartphones, starting with the province’s health card.
The Daily Brief | Is immigration causing youth unemployment?
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith vowed to seek more provincial control over immigration while answering a grandmother concerned about high immigration levels, coupled with high youth unemployment.
Ontario First Nation claims ownership of Sauble Beach
The Supreme Court of Canada rejected an appeal from a local municipality regarding the ownership dispute of several kilometres of Lake Huron beachfront in Ontario, siding with the Indigenous community.
Winnipeg police raid full “bicycle chop-shop” at homeless encampment
Winnipeg police busted a fully-fledged “bicycle chop-shop” in the midst of a homeless encampment during an investigation into the illegal site.