BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Federal election on the horizon

The video featuring LILLEY UNLEASHED discusses how Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre is emphasizing housing affordability as a key issue in the upcoming election. Poilievre's focus on this issue aims to address the concerns of Canadians struggling with rising housing costs. By putting housing affordability on the election agenda, Poilievre is seeking to offer solutions and bring attention to this critical issue. Full Article

Former Montreal executive-committee president Frank Zampino allegedly organized a bid-rigging scheme where contracts were distributed to engineering firms without a clear pattern. The distribution of contracts appeared to lack logic or rationale, indicating potential corruption within the process. The lack of transparency in how contracts were awarded raises suspicions of foul play and the need for further investigation into Zampino's involvement. Full Article

Beijing’s ambassador to Canada, Wang Di, expressed China's interest in increasing trade with Ottawa amidst the global trade war led by the U.S., emphasizing that Canada should not be forced to choose sides between the two countries to avoid further destabilizing the global economy. Despite recent tensions, Wang mentioned that China's trade volume with Canada is still on the rise and expressed openness to considering a free-trade deal if Canada removes restrictions on Chinese trade,...

In a video discussing the potential success of the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it is questioned whether these teams could make an impact. The video fails to load, but viewers are encouraged to refresh their browsers to watch. Both teams are analyzed for their chances of success, sparking interest and debate among fans. Full Article

to a minimum, if necessary at all. In the face of constant threats from others, the author's father used to say "bien faire et laisser braire," which means "do a good job and let them bray." This advice can be likened to the popular British wartime directive "keep calm and carry on." These phrases encourage staying focused on doing one's best despite challenges and remaining composed in difficult situations. Full Article

Five GTA construction company workers shared a $60 million lottery jackpot after buying a ticket before the Lunar New Year. The group, consisting of Trang Pham, Suong Tran, Phong Phan, Thuc Le, and Zou Hsieh, won the Lotto Max jackpot from the Jan. 21, 2025 draw. The group leader, Pham, purchased the winning ticket, leading to each member receiving a $12 million cheque and expressing shock and joy upon discovering their win. Full Article