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Chris Selley: We have solved the Long Ballots problem, and it didn’t take a committee
Readers, I bring glad tidings: Canada has solved a problem, and solved it well. Read More
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Disney Adventure cruise cancelled after guests had been onboard for more than a day
Disney’s newest cruise ship is sailing again after a mechanical issue unexpectedly resulted in the entertainment company cancelling the previous voyage. Read More
Ontario pans Quebec language requirements in new offensive for Toronto to host defence bank
OTTAWA — The Ontario government has launched a new offensive for Toronto to become the host city for the future Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) headquarters — and a new booklet to support its bid is throwing a bit of shade to Montreal in the process. Read More
Afternoon front page: Why B.C. recommends a shorter hantavirus quarantine; the mysterious surge in Canadian visits to 3 U.S. cities; and more
It’s Tuesday, May 12. Here are the top stories we’re following today. Read More
Scott Stinson: An outsider again, federal MP Nate Erskine-Smith appeals loss in Ontario Liberal race
Nate Erskine-Smith is, evidently, unbothered by the maverick label. Read More
Canadian schools ditch Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations in the name of diversity
An elementary school in Winnipeg will send students home with "family gifts" this week, instead of traditional Mother's Day and Father's Day presents, part of a new trend among some Canadian schools downplaying or eliminating the traditional parental celebrations. Read More
Where is Iran’s supreme leader? Regime claims Khamenei in ‘full health’
Iran’s supreme leader's long absence from public view has led to growing speculation that the injuries he sustained in an airstrike on Feb. 28 are more severe than the regime is letting on. Read More
Sixty-one per cent of B.C. residents support Enbridge’s Westcoast natural gas expansion
A majority of B.C. residents are on board with the federal plan to move ahead with Enbridge’s Westcoast LNG pipeline expansion, according to new data from the Angus Reid Institute. This support is evidence of the changing landscape of support for pipelines in Canada’s most western province, says ARI. Read More
Tasha Kheiriddin: Will Carney really risk his majority over Alberta?
Prime Minister Mark Carney is avidly wooing the west — but will his own caucus trip him up? Last Friday, Carney met with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to reassure her that Ottawa’s got her back on a second bitumen pipeline from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast. After the tête-à-tête Smith said, "This morning I said 'if' a deal gets signed, and afterwards I said 'when' a deal gets signed,” describing it as “an indication of my improved level of confidence.” Read More
How long should hantavirus cruise ship passengers self-isolate? And why does B.C. recommend less time than WHO?
Twenty-one days, 42, 45: Returning passengers from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship are facing different self-quarantining requirements, raising questions about how long is long enough to stay isolated from other humans. Read More
Wall clocks enjoying popularity amid analogue trend
Once a staple in many homes, wall clocks are enjoying some time in the spotlight. Their re-emergence in home decor is likely part of the trend toward all things analog. Things like dumb phones, Poleroid cameras, and hands-on hobbies are all popular ways to get off screens and embrace nostalgia — especially for Gen Z. Read More
