Late last week, numerous media outlets reported that an unnamed Israeli "security official" conceded that the Israel Defence Forces believes the death toll in Gaza to be around 70,000, which is in line with the number reported by the Gaza Health Ministry. Israel's enemies predictably seized on the reports as proof that a "genocide" has been taking place, but that is simply not the case. Read More

This year, Canada and the Kingdom of Denmark are celebrating 80 years of diplomatic relations. In the aftermath of the Second World War, our countries started the foundation to what would grow into a strong and enduring bilateral relationship rooted in shared values and interests. Over the past eight decades, Canada and the Kingdom of Denmark have remained steadfast in our common belief in democracy, human rights, and the international rules-based order. Read More

For anyone who’s ever carried a political banner, life is measured in election cycles. What drives most isn't just the debates or putting up signs; it’s a belief in service to Canada, its people, and our future. Recently, that belief led me to step away from my seat as MP to trigger a by-election for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. With our nation's unity at risk, I want to share a dangerous trend in how the conversation around Alberta separation is being handled. Read More

Earlier this month, the Federal Court gave a family seeking refugee status another shot at remaining in Canada. But they weren’t fleeing war — they were fleeing Spain. Read More

An arbitrator has ordered the immediate reinstatement of a heavy machine operator fired last summer from a “safety sensitive” plant in Toronto for allegedly getting high at lunch, then behaving in an "insolent" manner towards a senior manager after he was suspended pending investigation of cannabis use. Read More

Corey Balsam, national co-ordinator of Independent Jewish Voices (IJV), recently published an article arguing that opposition to Zionism should not be equated with antisemitism and that those of us who support Zionism trivialize the threat of antisemitism. While Balsam’s position may seem well-intentioned, it misrepresents Jewish identity and overlooks critical distinctions about Israel’s security situation. Read More

I first crossed paths with Stephen Harper in the late 1990s, but only briefly. I had just been elected as a Progressive Conservative, and he had by then moved on from a term in Parliament as a Reform MP to lead the National Citizens Coalition. He remained visible on the Hill due to his significant role in building the Reform party, after having worked in the Progressive Conservative party for a time. Read More

President Donald Trump reiterated that the U.S. and Iran are maintaining diplomatic talks, even after an earlier skirmish in the Arabian Sea heightened tensions between the two countries. Read More

Britain's former prince Andrew has moved from his luxurious Windsor home to a royal estate in eastern England, the BBC reported Tuesday, as he faces renewed scrutiny over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read More

A federal judge rejected Elon Musk’s attempt to throw out a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit alleging he waited too long to disclose his growing stake in Twitter. Read More

HELSINKI -- Finland is building a new fleet of icebreakers for the U.S. but President Donald Trump's plans for Greenland, which he covets, and tense U.S.-EU ties have raised concerns over the deal. Read More

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's national security advisor said Russia's information war against Canada is increasingly successful as more and more Canadians believe Ukraine began the war caused by Russia's invasion in 2022. Read More

MILAN - It was 12 years ago that Laura Fortino wore the red and white with pride and celebrated like the true Canadian she was raised to be. Read More

Brett Gallant is set to embark on the curling marathon of a lifetime at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Read More

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More than 400 RCMP members faced misconduct allegations in 2024, with five per cent of cases leading to dismissal, according to a report released by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in late January. Read More

A long-time WestJet Airlines employee who won a grievance over his firing for creepy questioning of female colleagues about their breasts, their daughters’ sexual development and other intrusive subjects has had his victory overturned by the court. Read More

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, will appear before a House committee investigating their ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein on Feb. 26 and 27, the panel confirmed Tuesday. Read More

The Olympics haven't even started yet, but Team Canada is making a line change. Read More

OTTAWA — A group of comfortable retirees are calling on Ottawa to shrink their Old Age Security (OAS) payments, saying they don't need the money and it would be better spent on other priorities. Read More

Landman duo Ali Larter and Michelle Randolph have a mother and daughter bond on the screen that has captivated viewers for two seasons. Read More

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

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

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau shared a personal message with fans and followers about being “uncoupled at 50” and adjusting to the challenges of “midlife singlehood.” Read More