By Running PostAbdul Jabbar President Donald Trump surprised listeners during his first global address since taking office as he suggested, in a very surprising move, that Canada would make a very good 51st state. Speaking via video link to the Davos economic forum in Switzerland on Thursday, Trump delivered a speech that underscores his administration’s […]
Premier Doug Ford is planning to call a provincial election next Wednesday, sending Ontarians to the polls on Feb. 27, a senior Progressive Conservative source has confirmed to CBC News. His decision comes after months of speculation that Ford meant to face voters sooner than the legislated 2026 election date. The scheduled election call would […]
Publisher: Running PostAuthor: Abdul Jabbar The threat of a tariff war between the United States and Canada has mounted as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian imports by next week, which sent alarms about a trade war that Canada might initiate retaliatory action on. “If the president does decide to move […]
Publisher: Running PostAuthor: Abdul Jabbar Residents of Toronto get ready for very cold night due to extreme weather warning issued from Environment Canada with the city set to experience extreme drop in temperatures making it feel more like -35 degrees Celsius soon tonight. The warning was issued on Tuesday morning with the agency stating an […]
By Abdul Jabbar | Running Post Alberta’s promise of $112 million to rebuild Jasper’s housing after a devastating wildfire is now at risk as the province, Parks Canada, and the local government engage in a standoff over conflicting visions for the town’s post-wildfire recovery. The funding, originally intended to build 250 permanent homes, remains unused. […]
By Abdul Jabbar | Published by Running Post With renewed threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a diplomatic approach to address the looming trade crisis. Speaking via virtual press conference on Tuesday from Washington, D.C., Smith urged Canadian leaders to eschew […]
Immigration played a pivotal role in driving population growth across the Maritime provinces in 2024. However, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island are set to face a significant challenge this year, as federal immigration cuts will allow them to welcome only half as many newcomers compared to last year. The federal government’s decision […]
Canadian federal and provincial leaders are expressing cautious optimism after U.S. President Donald Trump refrained from imposing immediate tariffs on Canada during his first day back in the White House. The delay has given Canada some breathing room to address the potential economic fallout. According to a senior Canadian government source, Trump’s decision to study […]
A newly released report commissioned by the City of Montreal advises against dismantling homeless encampments and calls for a structured approach to manage them when necessary. The report, prepared by experts from public health, social services, and community organizations, was made public on Monday and includes 15 recommendations aimed at tackling the homelessness crisis in […]
Ontario Premier Doug Ford signaled Monday that an early provincial election might be on the horizon, citing the need for a strong mandate to counter a potential trade war with the United States. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to delay imposing tariffs on Canadian goods, Ford warned that the threat remains imminent, particularly for […]