Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Canada blocked visa applications without explanation for Gazans fleeing war: lawyer
MONTREAL - When immigration lawyer Hana Marku opened her email weeks ago to a photo of an emaciated infant in the Gaza Strip, she said she felt helpless. The child is among about 50 Palestinians the T...
Sep 17, 2025 Hana Marku is shown in this undated handout photo. The Canadian Press/Handout - Marku and Lee (Mandatory Credit)
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder, weapon and obstruction offenses
By Jesse Bedayn, Hannah Schoenbaum And John Seewer in Provo PROVO, Utah (AP) - Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, was charged on ...
Sep 16, 2025 This photo released by the Utah Governor's Office on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 shows Tyler Robinson. (Utah Governor's Office via AP)
AFN chiefs warn federal budget cuts will hurt First Nations
First Nations chiefs are warning Ottawa that any cuts to federal funding for their communities will only make it harder for them to move Ottawa's major projects agenda forward. Assembly of First Natio...
Sep 16, 2025 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, left to right, Joanna Bernard, regional chief for New Brunswick, and Willie Moore, regional chief for Manitoba, hold a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Social media has us in its grip and won't let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case study
Charlie Kirk's mastery of social media was key to his rise as an influence in conservative politics. So the extent to which his death and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn't come a...
Sep 16, 2025
Chrystia Freeland to leave cabinet for Ukraine envoy role: reports
By Kyle Duggan in Ottawa Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to leave cabinet for a special envoy role with Ukraine, according to multiple media reports. The announcement could come as so...
Sep 16, 2025 King’s Privy Council President LeBlanc Dominic, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland and Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon walk past media before attending cabinet on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept.16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
By Bob Thomas Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, d...
Sep 16, 2025 Robert Redford attends the premiere of "The Old Man and the Gun" at the Paris Theater on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
PM Carney meeting today with cabinet, Saskatchewan premier, canola industry leaders
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has a slew of meetings today, with his cabinet, the premier of Saskatchewan and canola industry leaders. The prime minister will chair the cabinet meeting at 10 a.m...
Sep 16, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, speaks with Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe following the First Minister’s Meeting in Saskatoon, Sask., Monday, June 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Who will go toe-to-toe in the House of Commons this fall?
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament return to the House of Commons today for what's expected to be an intense few months. Here's a look at the politicians who will be facing off with each other on key issu...
Sep 15, 2025 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney shake hands following the English-language federal leaders' debate in Montreal on Thursday, April 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Jason Kenney warns of 'deeply divisive' impact of a sovereignty referendum in Alberta
CALGARY - Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney doesn't mince words when asked about possible Alberta separation. He says it's a historically discredited concept driven by a pocket of malcontents and gu...
Sep 15, 2025 Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney speaks during an interview in Calgary, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Parliament back in session today as Carney signals deficit budget coming this fall
OTTAWA - MPs return to the House of Commons today as Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled the fall budget's deficit will be bigger than last year's - partly because of U.S. tariffs and the governm...
Sep 15, 2025 People cross Wellington Street on their way to Parliament Hill, a day before the return of the House of Commons, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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