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Who is Canada’s new governor general Louise Arbour and why did Wendy Crewson play her in a movie?

5 May 2026 at 18:34
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general. Here's what to know about her. Read More

Made in Canada: Embrace spring with these 5 floral inspired products from Canadian brands

5 May 2026 at 18:25
Depending where you are in the country, May can either be the start of summer or an extension of winter. Either way, it’s a perfect time to welcome all things floral — if not outside, then at least in the form of these five petal-powered Canadian made finds. Read More

Adventures in Streaming: Ireland’s comedy shines on the small screen

5 May 2026 at 17:34
Italian inspiration notwithstanding, one can’t help thinking of that famous quote when considering Ireland’s output of film and television in the past few decades. Cursed by the violence and division of its history, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland combined has produced more than its share of fascinating fare. Read More

Ontario judge bans girl, 11, from attending nudist camps

5 May 2026 at 17:12
An Ontario family court judge has issued a temporary order prohibiting an 11-year-old girl from attending nudist camps, citing concerns about her mental health, safety, and the child's own thoughts on getting naked in nature. Read More
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  • Tasha Kheiriddin: Mark Carney, the European prime minister Tasha Kheiriddin
    If it’s Tuesday, this must be Belgium. If you’re old enough to remember this 1969 film, where a busload of hapless tourists barrel across Europe on an 18-day tour of nine cities, you probably voted Liberal in the past election, like most of Canada’s baby boomers. And you’re probably happy with the way things are going so far. But you may not have expected Prime Minister Mark Carney to rack up quite so much time across the pond. Read More
     

Tasha Kheiriddin: Mark Carney, the European prime minister

5 May 2026 at 16:20
If it’s Tuesday, this must be Belgium. If you’re old enough to remember this 1969 film, where a busload of hapless tourists barrel across Europe on an 18-day tour of nine cities, you probably voted Liberal in the past election, like most of Canada’s baby boomers. And you’re probably happy with the way things are going so far. But you may not have expected Prime Minister Mark Carney to rack up quite so much time across the pond. Read More

B.C. Conservatives lead over NDP widens to 10 points, new poll finds

5 May 2026 at 15:43
The Conservative Party of British Columbia has been without a permanent leader since the resignation of John Rustad last year, and won't have a new head until the party gathers to vote one in at the end of May. But even in this condition it has opened a 10-point lead over the governing New Democrats, a new Angus Reid poll found. Read More

This destination restaurant in Niagara was named Canada’s best for the second consecutive year

5 May 2026 at 14:32
For the second year in a row, Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Jordan Station, Ont., took the top spot on the Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list. Led by chef-owners Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson, the acclaimed Niagara restaurant continues to gain accolades, recently winning North America's 50 Best Restaurants' Art of Hospitality Award 2026, earning its second Michelin star in last year's Toronto and region guide and placing third on North America's 50 Best Restaurants list. Read More
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