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Chris Selley: Another undeserved win for Bill Blair

The now-burning question at the heart of Canadian politics: Is high commissioner to the United Kingdom Bill Blair’s final incarnation in public life, or does he have room to fail even further upward? Ambassador to the United Nations, perhaps? Governor general? The latter might not even be a promotion: Trafalgar Square is a pretty plum posting, notwithstanding London weather in the winter. It's not at all clear why Blair deserves it. Read More
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Tasha Kheiriddin: Poilievre better figure out how to talk about Trump or it’s over for him

Pierre Poilievre did a lot right at the CPC convention last weekend. He got an 87.4 per cent approval rating, higher than most pundits predicted. He revealed a human side when he spoke about his autistic daughter and the family time he has sacrificed for politics. And he pledged to give the party’s grassroots more control over nominations, an issue that has festered since the last election. Read More
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What to expect at the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony

Another Olympic cycle, another opening ceremony. But the Milan-Cortina Olympics will offer a bit of a different approach: Viewers will be treated to the same rich pageantry we’ve come to expect, with some few new spins (and geographic distance) that will set the opening ceremony apart from previous outings. Read More
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Made in Canada: Six at-home essentials for staying cozy this winter

We’ve reached the point of winter where the festive vibes are far behind us and the warmth of spring still feels beyond reach. You can’t change the season, so why not embrace its slow coziness — or as the Danish and Norwegian like to call it, hygge — by appreciating the simple pleasures of life in the comfort of home? Here are six Canadian-made products that can help. Read More
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The 2026 Olympic hockey rink sounds bad. These NHL veterans have played in worse.

On Saturday, the BBC published a headline that might not instill confidence in Canadians waiting to watch Connor McDavid and Marie-Philip Poulin at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. It appeared on a story about the main hockey arena, which has become good at making bad news: “Ice hockey venue will not be ready for start of Olympics." Read More
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