Heavy rainfall expected across southern Ontario this weekend

During a recent Oval Office meeting, Prime Minister Mark Carney navigated President Trump’s derogatory remarks about Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Chrystia Freeland, whom Trump labeled a "terrible person" without naming her. Trump's consistent criticism of Freeland, particularly regarding her role in the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade negotiations, has raised concerns among political analysts about his views on strong women. Freeland attributes Trump's insults to her unwillingness to back down, asserting her commitment to Canada despite the negative...

Elections Canada has notified all registered political parties that 822 special ballots were left with the returning officer in the Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam riding. These ballots were cast by electors across 74 electoral districts throughout the country. This situation raises concerns regarding the proper handling and counting of votes in the electoral process. Full Article

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's recent actions have raised concerns about a potential national unity crisis as she lowered the threshold for a 2026 independence referendum. With 55% of Albertans feeling unfairly treated by the federal government, and 20% supporting separation, Liberal insiders warn that Prime Minister Mark Carney must address these sentiments, especially during the upcoming G7 summit. Ontario Premier Doug Ford supports a more conciliatory approach towards Alberta, emphasizing the need for...

Pictou County District RCMP are asking the public for help finding Lily Sullivan, age 6, left, and Jack Sullivan, age 4. The two children were last seen Friday morning in Lansdowne Station, Pictou County. The RCMP has scaled back its search for missing siblings Jack and Lily Sullivan, last seen on Friday morning, after extensive coverage of four square kilometers of wooded terrain yielded no sightings. Despite this transition to a more focused search strategy,...

Summary During a meeting on May 6, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in discussions aimed at improving bilateral relations, exchanging gifts including a historical photograph and golf gear. While U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum remain unresolved, both leaders reportedly established a more amicable relationship compared to Carney's predecessor, Justin Trudeau. Observers noted the productive nature of the meeting, with Trump expressing respect for Carney and a...

An alligator attacked and killed 61-year-old Cynthia Diekema while she was canoeing with her husband on Lake Kissimmee, Florida. The incident occurred when their canoe drifted over the alligator, causing it to tip over and throw both individuals into the water, where Diekema was bitten. Following the attack, two large alligators were captured in the area, and while authorities continue to investigate, they believe the incident was not predatory, emphasizing the importance of being cautious...