BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: The state of the Liberal leadership race is…meh

Montreal filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two received five Oscar nominations, including best picture, best production design for Patrice Vermette, best cinematography, best sound, and best visual effects. However, the film notably did not receive a nomination for best director, which is seen as a significant snub considering Villeneuve's acclaimed work on the film. Full Article

President Donald Trump has ordered the release of classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, as well as the assassinations of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Trump's executive order aims to declassify remaining records within 15-45 days, including those involving Kennedy's nephew, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who doubts a lone gunman killed his uncle. While interest in the records remains high, only a few thousand...

The family of Darrell Mills, a local tool maker who was killed in an industrial accident at Saturn Tool & Die, finally received closure after the province revealed details of his death. Mills, 58, was fatally injured when the press he was working on was restarted without proper safety precautions in place. The company has been fined $180,000, but the family has not received any support or condolences, leaving them without coverage for grief counseling...

In Toronto, an additional 14 people, including a 16-year-old boy from Brampton, have been arrested for the April 2024 murder of Matthew Bergart, following a gunfight at a recording studio in November 2024. Videos released by police show individuals flaunting guns before a shootout occurred, with nine suspects still wanted. The incident, deemed reckless and dangerous, resulted in 105 new charges being laid, highlighting the ongoing investigation dubbed Project Poppie. Full Article

The decision to move Donald Trump’s inauguration indoors due to “dangerously cold” temperatures was met with mockery from Canadians, who found humor in the situation. The laughter stemmed from Trump’s previous threats towards Canada and the pride Northerners take in enduring harsh winter conditions. Many Canadians saw the indoor inauguration as a humorous contrast to their own resilience in the face of cold weather. Full Article

Ontario has reached a tentative deal with government engineers following a labour dispute. The agreement comes after negotiations and discussions between the two parties. Details of the deal have not been disclosed at this time. Full Article