Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million US to settle tax evasion investigation

Summary Political figure Preston Manning is exploring "independent-oriented proposals" for western Canada following the Liberals' fourth consecutive election win. He warns that the continued leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, whom he labels a "threat to national unity," could exacerbate western alienation, criticizing Carney for not committing to reversing divisive policies from the Trudeau era. Manning plans to establish a "Canada West Assembly" to discuss future actions, with initial meetings expected after Carney's first throne...

SummaryIn the 2025 Student Vote, grade school students propelled Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to a hypothetical minority government, with the Conservatives winning 165 seats and 36.4% of the vote, a significant improvement from 2021. The Liberals followed with 145 seats, while the NDP faced a disappointing outcome, securing only 13 seats, a drop from their previous count. The Bloc Quebecois and Green Party earned 17 and 2 seats respectively, and the survey highlighted students' top...

After performing two sold-out concerts at Toronto's Rogers Centre, American rock band Metallica donated $40,000 to the Daily Bread Food Bank. The donation was made through their philanthropic foundation, All Within My Hands, and aims to support families in need throughout the city during a critical period. This charitable act highlights Metallica's commitment to giving back to the community in which they perform. Full Article

MONTREAL — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet emphasized the need for collaboration among federal parties to ensure stability in Parliament, particularly in light of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Following a contentious election with uncertain results, Blanchet expressed concerns over potential instability and indicated his intention to engage with other federal leaders regarding a minority government. The Bloc suffered significant losses, potentially reducing its seats from 33 to 23, while the Liberals are projected...

Summary Canada has elected David Myles, a Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter, as the Liberal MP for Fredericton-Oromocto, part of a new minority government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Myles, whose song "Inner Ninja" reached number five on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, announced his candidacy in March 2025 and won against Conservative candidate Brian Macdonald. He expressed excitement about representing his hometown in Parliament, joining a history of musicians transitioning into political roles, such as...

As of Tuesday morning, voter turnout for the 2025 federal election in Canada reached 67.35%, with over 19 million registered electors casting ballots, surpassing the 62.6% turnout in 2021. Though this year’s figure is not a record, it is expected to rank among the highest in decades, with a notable 7.3 million voters participating in advance polling. The final turnout may change as results from special ballots and election day registrants are still being counted,...