At least a half-dozen Senate Democrats are threatening to force repetitive votes on war powers resolutions and use other tools of the minority party to gum up the works in the chamber…
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Peter Mansbridge didn’t tell Pierre Poilievre, podcast audience about work for South Korean firm
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Vast majority of Canadians want Andrew removed from royal line of succession
A vast majority of Canadians — including the prime minister — think that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother to King Charles III, should be removed from the line of succession to the crown. It’s…
Son of slain ayatollah, Mojtaba Khamenei, named Iran's supreme leader
State media in Iran reported early Monday that Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been named his father’s successor. Source link
Tens of thousands hit Mexico’s streets to mark International Women’s Day
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How B.C.'s conflicting Indigenous land claims are a problem 150 years in the making
Shortly after British settlers established the Colony of Vancouver Island in 1849, governor James Douglas signed a flurry of treaties with the region’s First Nations to secure lands for fur trapping, mining…
Southwest Airlines flight out of Nashville diverted to Atlanta over 'possible security matter'
A flight from Nashville was diverted to Atlanta Friday. The FBI said the man accused of a passenger disturbance was speaking his native tongue and did not make threats. Source link
Brad Gushue’s storied Brier career ends with playoff loss to Brad Jacobs
Brad Gushue’s competitive curling career at the Brier has come to an end. The six-time Canadian champion was eliminated from contention with a 7-5 playoff loss to Brad Jacobs. The 6-time Canadian…
Matthew Taub: Three synagogues hit by bullets. So much for 'antisemitism has no place here'
Three Jewish houses of worship shot in days. Canada cannot pretend this is normal. First it was Temple Emanu-El. Then overnight Saturday gunfire struck BAYT (Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto) and Shaarei Shomayim….
Person struck, killed by Metro train at Brookland-CUA station
A person described as a “trespasser” was struck and killed by a Metro train at the Brookland-CUA station Friday afternoon. Source link