‘Lot of movement’: 4.7 magnitude earthquake hits northern Alberta

Days after Liberal Leader Mark Carney labeled China as Canada’s biggest security threat, Liberal candidate Majid Jowhari was featured in a video describing China as a “like-minded ally” and advocating for stronger trade ties amid U.S. tariffs. Jowhari, who represents Richmond Hill South and is co-chair of the Canada-China legislative association, emphasized the need to protect partnerships with key trading partners, including China, while also addressing anti-Asian racism. His remarks contrast sharply with Carney’s stance,...

Tsilhqot'in National Government Advocates for Support Amid Drug Crisis During a visit to the United Nations, Vice-Chief Francis Laceese of the Tsilhqot'in National Government emphasized the ongoing toxic drug crisis as a continuation of historical threats faced by Indigenous Peoples, such as the impacts of residential schools and the smallpox epidemic of the 1860s in British Columbia. The government is urging both the B.C. and Canadian governments to increase funding for recovery beds and essential...

SummaryWhen their mother confiscated their cell phones for the day, St. Thomas sisters Lillie and Harper O'Reilly were encouraged to play outside. They took to a puddle in front of their house, where they held up a sign asking passing vehicles to splash them with rainwater. The playful moment was captured on video and quickly went viral, showcasing their creativity and fun in the rain. Full Article

Ontario's Court Ruling on Gender-Affirming Surgery Ontario’s Court of Appeal has ruled that the province must fund an out-of-country, penis-sparing vaginoplasty for a transgender and non-binary resident, K.S., marking the third unanimous decision in her favor. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) initially denied funding, arguing the procedure was not listed in its Schedule of Benefits and considered experimental, but K.S. successfully appealed, emphasizing her significant gender dysphoria and the necessity of the surgery to...

Mark Carney, the Liberal Leader, addressed reporters during a campaign stop in Coquitlam, B.C., following a mini-scandal about a call with Donald Trump regarding Canada potentially becoming the 51st state. Carney acknowledged that Trump raised the issue but pivoted to emphasize Canada's sovereignty, asserting, “This is Canada and we decide what happens here.” He contrasted his experience with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's, framing the conversation as a vital discussion between sovereign nations rather than a...

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has acknowledged that U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to annex Canada during their March 28 call, despite previously claiming Trump respected Canada's sovereignty. Carney stated that the discussions were constructive and focused on initiating negotiations for a new economic and security relationship between the two nations post-election. He expressed irritation at repeated inquiries about the annexation remark, emphasizing the importance of the call's conclusions and asserting that such a...