Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has received a lawsuit threat from the prime minister regarding comments he made about the SNC-Lavalin affair.
‘How are we going to get the truth?’ Family of man who died in ATV crash frustrated by flawed OPP probe
The family of a man who died in an ATV crash in Ontario’s cottage country in 2012 is relieved the RCMP is looking into what happened around their son’s death after a highly criticized OPP investigation left them with more questions than answers.
Kirstjen Nielsen resigns as Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who became best known for defending President Donald Trump’s policy of separating migrant children from their parents, said on Sunday she was leaving her position effective immediately.
Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu on Indian Wells win, equality and perseverance
Canadian teen tennis star Bianca Andreescu recently sat down with The National’s Adrienne Arsenault to discuss her big win at Indian Wells, her push for equality in the sport and persevering when things get tough.
Doctor battles Bell’s Virgin Mobile for six months over $2,400 bill she never racked up
For the past six months, Wing Sum Tang has battled Virgin Mobile over $2,400 in wireless charges she never racked up. After being contacted by CBC News, Bell determined that Tang isn’t responsible because this is likely a case of mistaken identity.
A wrap on plastic waste, telco complaints, and the carbon tax: CBC’s Marketplace consumer cheat sheet
CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week, including updates on plastic waste, more telco complaints, and how the carbon tax will affect you.
Why the future of the planet, and the Trudeau government, depends on the price of gas
Debating the price of gas while the planet burns might seem like arguing about the placement of deck chairs on the Titanic. But it might be as good a frame as any to understand the policies and politics of this moment.
The case against Facebook: A ‘dataopoly’ with too much market power
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg recently called for greater government oversight of the internet. But some experts say that won’t be enough to solve the serious problems with the social media giant, including the spread of disinformation, hate speech and foreign election meddling.
With Wilson-Raybould and Philpott, the Commons’ crew of Independent MPs enters uncharted territory
Wilson-Raybould and Philpott have joined a record-setting cohort of independents and MPs from ‘unrecognized’ parties.
Canada’s window to defend the Arctic is closing, MP warns
An MP who has been looking into the militarization of the North warns that if Canada doesn’t act now, it could slowly lose its grip on the Arctic.