WARMINGTON: This pizza may have cost Dave Portnoy $60,000, but was also a business-saving Christmas present

The step-grandmother of missing Nova Scotia siblings, six-year-old Lily and four-year-old Jack Sullivan, is urging the public to cease spreading rumors about the children's disappearance, which occurred on May 2. Despite extensive searches yielding minimal clues, including a pink blanket and footprints, Janie Mackenzie remains hopeful, believing the children are alive and denying any allegations of wrongdoing against her family. Want More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with a bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators, including Rob Wyden and Lisa Murkowski, to discuss the urgent need to revitalize the CUSMA trade agreement amid threats of a 35% tariff on Canadian goods by President Trump. Senators emphasized the importance of strengthening CUSMA to stabilize economic relations, while Carney indicated that most Canadian exports would remain tariff-free under the agreement. Want More Context? 🔎

OTTAWA — The Longest Ballot Committee's (LBC) plan to flood the upcoming byelection ballot with over 100 candidates, aimed at protesting the first-past-the-post voting system, has drawn criticism from independent candidates like Bonnie Critchley, who argue it undermines legitimate political discourse and makes it easier for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to secure a seat. Critics, including Libertarian candidate Michael Harris, contend that the LBC's tactics mock democracy and hinder serious alternatives for voters. Want More...

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the NFL's Washington Commanders to revert to their former name, the Redskins, threatening to interfere with a new stadium deal if they do not comply. He also urged the MLB's Cleveland Guardians to restore their historic name, the Indians, citing a perceived demand for both name changes despite their current branding being chosen to avoid offense to Native Americans. Want More Context? 🔎

A leaked recording from an internal CBC disciplinary meeting reveals tensions regarding journalistic standards as former host Travis Dhanraj resigned, accusing the CBC of tokenism and biased reporting. The meeting followed Dhanraj's critical social media post about the CBC's leadership declining an interview request, raising questions about integrity and the balance between journalism and corporate interests. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Former CBC host Travis Dhanraj resigned amid controversy over leaked audio revealing...

From 2021 to 2023, Canadians experienced significant price increases attributed to pandemic-related supply-chain issues and government spending, yet these "temporary" hikes have persisted post-pandemic, with inflation rates surging beyond typical levels. Economists attribute ongoing inflation to factors like corporate greed, market competition, and external shocks, including the Ukraine conflict and poor agricultural yields, leaving consumers to bear the costs. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: After the pandemic, Canadians continue to face persistent price...