Canada
2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against Trudeau
Two men in Alberta have been charged in separate cases, accused of threatening to kill federal politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Mackenzie Gray breaks down the allegations, and the alarming rise of violent threats and harassment against public officials.
Joe Rogan Refuses To Go to Canada Because of Justin Trudeau
"I just don't trust any of it up there," Rogan said of Canada on his podcast. "I just think they're so far into tyranny right now."
Trudeau’s Tax Hikes Risk Worsening Canada’s Struggle for Capital
The landscape is a contrast with the US, which is in the midst of a supply renaissance and a factory building boom. Economists warn that Canada’s higher taxes will send the wrong signal to firms thinking about expanding production — risking longer-term damage to an economy that has relied on high levels of immigration and consumption to fuel growth.
Federal Liberals launch website lambasting Poilievre's record as MP
Pierre Poilievre "has tried to stop marriage equality, increase the retirement age, bring American-style anti-union laws to Canada, and make life harder for middle-class Canadians," the Liberals say. This, so far as I can recall, is a first for the LPC. They did not engage in this kind of negative attack against either of Poilievre's predecessors.
Conservative leader to visit Fort Frances
The Conservative Party of Canada’s website is promoting an evening rally at the Royal Canadian Legion.
O'Rourke to carry Liberal banner for Guelph in next federal election
Second-term Ward 6 councillor, who announced last December she was seeking the nomination, has been acclaimed as the riding's candidate. Guelph has indeed been the only major southwestern Ontario riding that has been reliably Liberal for 10 elections. That might be about to change. Guelph is one of multiple ridings in the country have not returned a small-c conservative MP since Mulroney's monster majorities and, in my model, if an election were held now, a CPC candidate -- yet to be announced -- could well steal this. That said: I have the CPC up by 1 percentage point or about 500 votes so keep an eye on this one.
N.W.T. has 1 official, and 1 unofficial, candidate for the next federal election
The next federal election could still be more than a year away, but some federal parties have declared their candidates in the Northwest Territories. In my model, I have this riding going NDP if an election were held this summer.
The Provinces
Jasper National Park under wildfire evacuation order
Everyone in Jasper National Park was ordered to flee west to B.C. as a wildfire threatens the popular Rocky Mountain community in western Alberta.
LCBO deal: Promise made to keep all stores open even if revenues flatline
A copy of the agreement between the LCBO and OPSEU obtained by Global News reveals an alcohol modernization taskforce will be established, along with a promise on store closures.
The election messages N.B.'s politicians want you to hear
The Progressive Conservatives want to focus on affordability: what the party has done, and what it’s promising to do to help lighten the load on everyone’s back pocket. The Liberals and Greens, meanwhile, say what New Brunswickers most want is better access to health care.
BC NDP name veteran Liberal M.P. as candidate in Langley-Abbotsford
Aldag was elected twice in the federal riding of Surrey-Cloverdale, resigning as a Liberal M.P. in May to run for the NDP in the provincial vote.
Elsewhere
Kamala Harris raises US$81M in 24 hours, smashing donation record
In total, Kamala Harris’ team raised more than US$81 million in the 24-hour period since Biden's announcement. That's according to campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz.
Majority of pledged Democratic delegates back Harris for presidential nomination
Less than a day after Biden passed the torch, other prominent Democrats endorsed Harris, and none stepped forward to challenge her for the Democratic nomination.
Media
California forges ahead with social media rules despite legal barriers
California's efforts to protect children from the harms of social media have faced legal challenges from the tech industry.
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Science and tech
10 Tricks I Use to Shoot Better Quality iPhone Videos
Your iPhone can shoot great videos, whether you’re creating Instagram reels, documenting your travels, or pursuing higher-quality productions. Here’s how to get the most out of your iPhone and shoot the best possible video, whatever the occasion.
iOS 18 Beta Cheat Sheet: All Your iPhone Update Questions Answered
Here's what to know and how to use all the latest features.
The Calendar
- 0900 ET: Cochrane, ON - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh attends CreeFest 2024
- 1000 ET: Dartmouth, NS - LPC MP Darren Fisher , Jaime Battiste and Lena Metledge Diab makes a funding announcement.
- 1000 ET: East Ferris, ON - LPC MP Anthony Rota makes an infrastructure funding announcement.
- 1030 ET: Montreal - Revenue Min Marie-Claude Bibeau makes a funding announcement.
- 1100 ET: 025B West Block - Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) | Meeting 132 - Outsourcing of contracts
- 1130 ET: Edmonton - Employment Min Randy Boissonnault makes a funding announcement.
- 1200 ET: Hamilton, ON - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland meets with steel industry representatives about China's electric vehicle manufacturing.
- 1230 ET: Vancouver - Health Min Mark Holland makes an announcement.
- 1400 ET: Val-des-Monts, QC - LPC MP Sophie Chatel makes a funding announcement.
- 1400 ET: Sturgeon Falls, ON - LPC MP Marc Serré makes a funding announcement.
- 1700 ET: Timmins, ON - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh meets with Mayor Michelle Boileau.
- 1800 ET: Toronto - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre meets with supporters
- 1830 ET: Timmins, ON - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP MPs Charlie Angus and Carol Hughes meet with supporters.
