Members of the Canadian military’s only ceremonial mounted troop got to meet and chat with the King Monday at Windsor Castle. The 26 soldiers from Lord Strathcona’s Horse, a Canadian Forces tank…
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European Union trade chief says 30% tariff would 'prohibit' trade, pursues U.S. deal
The European Union’s trade chief said Monday that trade will be “heavily impacted” if President Trump follows through on his threat to impose a 30% on EU goods. Source link
Don Cherry ‘very disappointed’ by Ron MacLean’s comments about health, Hockey Night in Canada exit
Don Cherry said his departure from Hockey Night in Canada in 2019 was not an orchestrated “exit strategy” related to health concerns, as was recently suggested by Ron MacLean, his ex-longtime on-air…
Justice Department acts quickly to reverse nationwide blocks following Supreme Court win
The Department of Justice has moved swiftly to push past judicial blocks on Trump administration policies since the Supreme Court ruled that nationwide injunctions likely violate longstanding federal law. Source link
Half of requests for complex dental work are being rejected under national insurance plan
As federal dental care expands to cover most uninsured Canadians, providers say some procedures are being bogged down by paperwork and processing delays. Health Canada says 52 per cent of requests for pre-authorized…
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew calls out U.S. lawmakers complaining about smoke from Canadian wildfires
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has pushed back against U.S. lawmakers who recently sent a letter to Canada’s ambassador complaining that wildfires are sending smoke across the border and making it difficult for…
Trump says Rosie O'Donnell might lose her American citizenship
President Trump said he’s considering taking away American-born comedian Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship since she moved to Ireland because he won the presidency. Source link
Canada won’t let this Afghan refugee in from the U.S. His family worries the Taliban might kill him back home
It’s difficult for Shafiqa Jalali to talk about her son Mohammad Younesi without crying. Jalali, her husband, their four adult children and daughter-in-law all found asylum in Canada after fleeing the Taliban’s rule in…
Carney to recuse himself from dealings with over 100 companies in sprawling government conflict screen
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to recuse himself from any discussions directly involving Brookfield Asset Management, payment processing giant Stripe and dozens of companies owned or controlled by them…
Millions more using marijuana, nicotine vapes after legalization, study finds
A new study estimates that millions more Americans are using nicotine vapes and cannabis in states that have legalized recreational marijuana, worrying experts who warn that the drug is stronger and more…