Carney protegé eyed to succeed Hillman as Canada’s U.S. ambassador: sources – National

Carney protegé eyed to succeed Hillman as Canada’s U.S. ambassador: sources – National

Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, said Tuesday she will be leaving her diplomatic post in the new year, after serving as the top envoy representing Canada in Washington, D.C., since 2020. Her replacement will be Mark Wiseman, two sources close to the government say. Wiseman is a 55-year-old financier  and is said to…

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‘NATO calls me daddy,’ Trump says while touting influence over alliance – National

‘NATO calls me daddy,’ Trump says while touting influence over alliance – National

U.S. President Donald Trump is touting his influence over the NATO military alliance, which he said “calls me daddy” in an interview that focused in part on his vision for Europe. The interview with Politico was released Tuesday, days after the Trump administration released a new national security strategy that sharply criticized European allies and…

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‘Don’t want a woman who marries her brother…’: Trump slams Ilhan Omar, says she needs to ‘go back, fix her own country’

‘Don’t want a woman who marries her brother…’: Trump slams Ilhan Omar, says she needs to ‘go back, fix her own country’

MAGA chief Donald Trump doubled down on his attack on Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, alleging she entered the United States by marrying her brother and saying she should be sent back to Somalia.In an interview with Politico, Trump said, “I wanna see people that contribute. I don’t wanna see Somalia. I don’t wanna see a…

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FBI on the hunt for 73-year-old woman wanted in M bank fraud scheme – National

FBI on the hunt for 73-year-old woman wanted in $30M bank fraud scheme – National

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is on the hunt for a 73-year-old woman accused of defrauding nearly $30 million from banks and other financial institutions in a year-long scheme while posing as a fake heiress. Mary Carole McDonnell is wanted for her alleged involvement in the fraud scheme in Los Angeles and Orange Counties…

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Canadian parents may ‘underestimate’ the cost of raising a family, says RBC – National

Canadian parents may ‘underestimate’ the cost of raising a family, says RBC – National

Most parents are surprised at just how expensive it can be to raise a family amid the high cost of living in Canada, according to a new survey, which says it’s often the “extras” that can add up fast. Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) latest poll findings show nearly three-quarters, or 72 per cent, of…

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Poilievre to force vote on motion about Liberal support for pipeline

Poilievre to force vote on motion about Liberal support for pipeline

An effort by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to force the Liberal government to reaffirm its commitment to a new pipeline to the West Coast will face a debate and recorded vote in the House of Commons on Tuesday. The motion also seeks to get a commitment from the Liberals to override the northern British Columbia…

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‘You are Indian, Qataris make you slaves’: Laura Loomer slams Kash Patel for signing MoUs with Doha

‘You are Indian, Qataris make you slaves’: Laura Loomer slams Kash Patel for signing MoUs with Doha

Far-right, anti-Islam activist Laura Loomer criticised FBI Director Kash Patel after he signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Qatar’s Ministry of Interior during an official visit to Doha. Loomer accused Patel of turning a blind eye to Qatar’s alleged treatment of Indian migrant workers and slammed him for engaging with a government she claims…

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Judge approves release of Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking case files – National

Judge approves release of Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking case files – National

By Michael R. Sisak The Associated Press Posted December 9, 2025 10:33 am Updated December 9, 2025 11:04 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said on Tuesday….

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Liberals to lay out plan for ‘generational’ Criminal Code updates – National

Liberals to lay out plan for ‘generational’ Criminal Code updates – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Justice Minister Sean Fraser is set to announce updates to Canada’s Criminal Code on Tuesday, aimed at protecting minors and other victims against predators, his office said in a statement. The changes are “one of the most consequential updates to Canada’s Criminal Code in generations to confront modern threats…

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7/11 cashiers, dog trainers, golf professional: Senator Eric Schmitt asks why America needs foreign H-1Bs for these ‘nonsense’ jobs

7/11 cashiers, dog trainers, golf professional: Senator Eric Schmitt asks why America needs foreign H-1Bs for these ‘nonsense’ jobs

Missouri senator Eric Schmitt made a video of himself listing out H-1B jobs that do not require any high skill, and then tore the paper from which he was reading, calling out companies that are abusing the program, including 7/11. A staunch critic of the H-1B visa program, Schmitt has been raising his voice against…

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