A Conservative source told the Star that Pierre Poilievre's party was blindsided by the news of Ma's stunning defection. … [Read more...] about Markham Conservative MP Michael Ma crosses floor to the Liberals
Paralysis over Liberal hate crimes bill reveals a House of Commons divided
The Carney government and Conservative opposition traded shots on Monday over who is more flagrantly disrespecting Parliament. … [Read more...] about Paralysis over Liberal hate crimes bill reveals a House of Commons divided
New hope in the fight against AIDS, at least for those who can afford it
“Since 1996, there have been spectacular, unimaginable improvements,’’ says retired Toronto Dr. Philip Berger of antiretroviral therapy. Yet, writes Rosie DiManno, it took nearly a decade for the treatment to reach low-income regions around the world. … [Read more...] about New hope in the fight against AIDS, at least for those who can afford it
Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — For the past two Christmases, John Juka’s family restaurant looked about the same as any business in Bethlehem: shuttered and eerily empty. … [Read more...] about Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza
Gov. Walz denounces Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community ‘garbage’
ST. PAUL, Minn, (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz denounced President Donald Trump on Thursday for calling Minnesota’s Somali community “garbage” and dismissing the state as a “hellhole.” … [Read more...] about Gov. Walz denounces Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community ‘garbage’