What makes a person a ‘fit’ for Governor General
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Iain Rankin will be next premier of Nova Scotia
Iain Rankin will be the next premier of Nova Scotia.Rankin was elected following a vote by Nova Scotia Liberal Party delegates, with the results announced Saturday night…
Canada might have too much party discipline, but that’s at least better than too little
It is difficult to feel good about the overwhelming power and discipline that political parties exert over the democratic process in Canada. But it could be worse;…
The Unsaid Reason Rob Lowe Is Glad He Passed On Grey’s Anatomy
Considering Hollywood is a revolving door for opportunities, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Rob Lowe was caught in between two roles when he was offered…
Why Victoria Larson Never Stood A Chance On The Bachelor
From the get-go, Victoria Larson stood out on Matt James' season of The Bachelor, and not in the best ways. She was so notable for the drama…
Corey Hurren pleads guilty to 8 charges tied to Rideau Hall incident
The Canadian Forces reservist who pleaded guilty today to eight charges related to his storming the gates of Rideau Hall with loaded firearms last summer wanted to…
Canada lost 213,000 jobs in January as lockdowns took a giant bite out of the job market
Canada's economy lost 213,000 jobs in January, about five times more than what economists were expecting, as retail lockdowns forced more businesses to close their doors across…
B.C. extending pandemic restrictions indefinitely
The current orders restricting daily life and socialization in B.C. are going to stay in place indefinitely, the province announced Friday.The orders had been set to expire…
Some snowbirds still flying south despite travel rules — because they can
Despite tough new measures imposed by Ottawa to curb travel abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic, some snowbirds are still flying to U.S. sun destinations.That's because they can.…
Canada hesitates to update public health guidelines on risk from coronavirus variants
The rapid spread of more contagious coronavirus variants across Canada has led some hard-hit regions to question whether national public health guidelines go far enough to protect…
Golden Globe nominations: Films focused on people of colour conspicuously absent from top race
Every year the cycle begins again. The Golden Globes are announced and then industry works itself into a fine froth over the predictable and bizarre selections from…