Disturbing online comments by musicians cause upheaval at CPO

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil a new cabinet aimed at distancing his administration from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, featuring a "small, focused" team of fewer than 30 ministers and up to 10 secretaries of state. Justice Minister Gary Anandasangaree will transition to the public safety department, while Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will step down, expressing his honor in serving for seven years. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to...

Summary Scientists have detected traces of pesticides in the drinking water of municipalities along the Châteauguay River in Quebec's Montérégie region. Although the pesticide levels found were within the limits set by Quebec regulations, the study's authors advocate for authorities to implement changes to address this issue. The findings underscore the need for ongoing monitoring and potential policy adjustments to ensure safe drinking water for affected communities. Full Article

A McDonald’s in Virginia has implemented a ban on customers under 21 from dining inside due to ongoing student violence, as reported by local media. The restaurant, located near a high school, has faced issues such as fights and vandalism for over a decade, prompting management to enhance security measures in collaboration with local law enforcement. To enter the restaurant during weekdays, customers must now ring a doorbell for access, while drive-thru and mobile ordering...

SummaryThe Alberta Prosperity Project, led by Jeffrey Rath, announced a proposed referendum question on Alberta's independence from Canada during a press conference on May 12, 2025. The group aims to secure enough support for a vote this year, having garnered 220,000 pledges towards their goal of 600,000. They plan to educate Albertans on the benefits of sovereignty, including lower taxes and increased oil and gas development, while pushing Premier Danielle Smith to hold the referendum...

Summary The ongoing trial regarding the alleged sexual assault by 2018 Team Canada junior hockey players focuses on a woman's claims that she was intoxicated and lacked control during the incident in a hotel room. Defense lawyer Daniel Brown argues that the woman instigated sexual advances and proposed actions, while she maintains she felt coerced and unable to leave. The cross-examination has revealed discrepancies in her memory of events, including her interactions with the players,...

Most Americans who traveled to Canada in April did so for Good Friday, although overall travel by air and vehicle declined compared to last year, with 289,300 U.S. residents arriving by air (down 5.5%) and 820,700 by vehicle (down 10.7%). Canadian returns from the U.S. also fell significantly, with 582,700 flying back (down 19.9%) and 1.2 million driving (down 35.2%), amid ongoing tensions between the countries. This marks the third consecutive month of declines in...