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McMaster releases draft 'freedom of expression' guidelines after campus protests McMaster University has released draft "freedom of expression" guidelines that outline "acceptable" methods to protest appearances by polarizing figures like Jordan Peterson. The document was created by the...

This guy is either guilty of something or just butt hurt he got fired by Trump. Former Trump aide says president 'may have done something illegal' In a pair of extraordinary interviews on Monday, former Donald Trump aide Sam Nunberg said he would defy a grand jury subpoena from special...

Woman behind 'inclusion rider' explains Frances McDormand's Oscar speech Many people watching the Oscars were left scratching their heads when Frances McDormand finished her speech with the phrase “I have two words for you: inclusion rider.” An “inclusion rider” is a clause that an actor can...

While you were so concerned about what Trudeau wore in India. Mandatory-minimum sentencing rules unravelling into patchwork Canada's web of mandatory-minimum jail terms is coming apart, leaving an uneven set of penalties for offenders, as judges in several provinces declare many such...

Ontario must stick together to fight U.S. protectionism When our elected representatives swear an oath of allegiance in Ontario's legislature, they are making a commitment to put the people of our province first. On Sunday, I sent a letter to the leaders of the Conservatives and NDP calling for...

Roy Moore asks for money, says resources are "depleted" MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore is pleading for money to pay for his legal bills as he fights a lawsuit against a woman who says he molested her when she was 14. Moore said on a campaign Facebook page Thursday...

There's a lot to like in the latest economic data, as Poloz considers his next move Statistics Canada reported March 2 that gross domestic product grew three per cent in 2017, the most since 2011 and double the previous year’s mark. Canada has been on a hiring binge for more than a year, but...

Trump defends tariffs, says 'trade wars are good.' Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump argued Friday that trade wars can be good, even though his promise of steel and aluminum tariffs rattled markets. "When a country (USA) is losing many billions of dollars on trade with virtually every...

Saskatchewan seeks federal funding without signing on to climate-change plan The Saskatchewan government says it should still receive $62 million in federal money for emission-reduction programs, even though it will not sign on to Ottawa's national climate change plan that includes a carbon...

Georgia lawmakers pass bill punishing Delta Air Lines for cutting ties with NRA HARTFORD, CONN.—Some states are taking advantage of a dispute between Georgia and Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines over the company’s decision to cut ties with the National Rifle Association, urging the airline to...

Ontario Liberals’ gender violence strategy gets $242 million boost From Ontario’s “It’s Never Okay” campaign, to the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, demand for sexual violence services is growing as more women come forward to talk about their experiences of harassment and assault. Calling it...

Arctic warming: scientists alarmed by 'crazy' temperature rises Record warmth in the Arctic this month could yet prove to be a freak occurrence, but experts warn the warming event is unprecedented Jonathan Watts Last modified on Tue 27 Feb 2018 23.12 GMT Record warmth in the Arctic this month...

Pharmacare won't be free for all Canadians, Bill Morneau says Finance minister hints 'fiscally responsible' plan won't be universal Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau says a new national pharmacare program will be "fiscally responsible" and designed to fill in gaps, not provide prescription...

Ontario enters cap-and-trade era with first auction raising $471-million The Ontario government declared its first foray into international carbon markets to be a success on Wednesday after an auction of allowances raised $471-million that will be funnelled into programs aimed at reducing...

Justices Turn Down Trump’s Appeal in ‘Dreamers’ Case WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday declined to clear the way for the Trump administration to end the Obama-era program that protects about 700,000 young immigrants from deportation, meaning that the so-called “Dreamers” could remain in...

China could change constitution to pave way for Xi Jinping to serve beyond 2nd term China's ruling Communist Party on Sunday set the stage for President Xi Jinping to stay in office indefinitely, with a proposal to remove a constitutional clause limiting presidential service to just two terms...

Sasquatchewan is next. Manitoba signs federal climate-change plan After months of agreeing to disagree with the federal government, Manitoba has signed on to Ottawa's climate-change plan. At least for the next two years. The decision to sign on to the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth...

No new jobs. No raises. Not even a trendy, bribery bonus. Muchos grandes debt senior! Trump tax reform gives Buffett $29bn boost Berkshire Hathaway reported a record quarterly and annual profit on Saturday. The Republican law reform, approved in December, cut the corporate tax rate to...

But the constitution! We need to keep Trump in office. :lol: Delta and United airlines join firms cutting NRA ties after Florida shooting Two major airlines, Delta and United, announced on Saturday they would cut ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA), adding to the escalating...

Just the kind of party you want to vote into office. If you're a moron. PC party in ‘crisis,’ says Caroline Mulroney The Ontario Progressive Conservative Party is in “crisis,” leadership candidate Caroline Mulroney warned Friday as she called on Patrick Brown to do “the right thing” and...