Four years after full-scale Ukraine invasion, Canada faces tough choices on defence

OTTAWA — As the world marks four years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday, analysts say Moscow has contributed to global instability that will force Canadians…

Nationwide events mark four years since Russian invasion of Ukraine

OTTAWA — The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will hold an event on Parliament Hill today to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is one of 60…

Olympics Catch-Up, this week’s funny posts, plus Carney Hat-trick, Epstein Scalp-watch, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers

Olympic Catch-up Hey everyone, if you google “olympics” you can watch Nazgul run across the bottom of your screen! The Olympics are almost over — Canada’s Day 15 results here.…

Once more unto the breach with Rakhi Pancholi – the NDP’s deputy leader eviscerates Danielle Smith’s claims

United Conservative Party strategists must be thanking their Judeo-Christian deity that Rakhi Pancholi isn’t the leader of the Opposition.  With Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi nowhere to be found Friday…

Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues. The programs are designed…

By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2026 budget

VICTORIA — Here are some of the key figures in British Columbia’s 2026 budget, delivered by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on Tuesday. 5.6 per cent: The new income tax rate…

Poilievre says Conservatives want national unity in face of separation threats

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will fight for a united Canada as a movement in Alberta pushes for that province to separate. Answering a question from…

White House names new pick for Nevada top federal prosecutor after confirmation trouble

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Trump administration has selected a new candidate for Nevada’s top federal prosecutor after challenges to its first pick’s eligibility, marking another setback in the president’s…

Poilievre says he’s spoken with Jivani about U.S. trip and MP ‘speaks for himself’

Poilievre said that is also the message he gave to Jivani when he spoke to him about the trip and the comments, but didn’t directly answer when asked if he…