'Maybe they were going to kill me,' Valeria Marquez said minutes before being shot

An Ontario ironworker was sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting his wife in 2020, after a trial found him guilty of ignoring her objections to a threesome while she was highly intoxicated. Justice Joseph De Filippis noted the man's high moral blameworthiness, stating that previous discussions about a threesome did not imply consent, especially given the victim's distress upon awakening to the assault. The woman reported the incident three years after their...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, having lost his Ottawa-area Carleton seat in the recent federal election, plans to stay at Stornoway with his family while he seeks to regain a seat in the House of Commons. He will run in a byelection for the Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot, after MP Damien Kurek agreed to step aside; however, Kurek cannot resign until the election contestation period ends. Poilievre has vacated his parliamentary offices and is no...

A second jury has been dismissed in the sexual assault trial of five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team, proceeding instead with a judge alone due to juror complaints about the conduct of two defense lawyers. The Ontario Superior Court judge, Maria Carroccia, stated that the jurors felt "judged" and "made fun of" by the lawyers, which compromised the trial's fairness. The accused players, including Michael McLeod and Carter Hart, have pleaded not...

Summary Tristen Rose, a 26-year-old, died in a crash on Longwoods Road in Middlesex Centre on May 6, shortly after starting a new job as an arborist. His mother, Jennie Parnell, sensed something was wrong when he was late coming home and later received the tragic news from police. The accident, involving a sedan and a pickup truck, also resulted in the death of an 80-year-old man and left another occupant with life-threatening injuries, prompting...

The chef of Canada’s second-ever restaurant to be awarded two Michelin stars called it a ‘big step’ toward promoting Quebec culinary culture. In the inaugural Michelin Guide for Quebec, over 100 of the province’s restaurants were recognized or recommended. This milestone highlights the growing recognition of Quebec's vibrant culinary scene and enhances the province's reputation in the gastronomic world. Full Article

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a press conference at Rideau Hall after his cabinet's swearing-in ceremony on May 13, 2025 in Ottawa, Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal government are embarking on a new direction following their unexpected electoral victory last month. However, Carney's cabinet selections and the decision not to present a budget this year have raised questions among political analysts. National Post columnist Tasha Kheiriddin joins the discussion to explore...