MONTREAL — Liberal party members will soon grapple with the question of whether children and young teens should be barred from accessing social media accounts for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Reddit and YouTube. The policy resolution is expected to hit the floor at the Liberal party policy convention in Montreal for debate and a vote on Saturday. Jonathan Nuss, the head of the Outremont Liberal riding association, is one of the main proponents of a resolution calling on the party to ensure social media platforms limit user accounts to Canadians aged 16 and older. The Montreal lawyer and father…
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government is on the verge of securing a majority government ahead of three byelections next week. Here’s what a majority government would mean for him and for Canada. What is a majority government? A majority government is formed when a political party has more than half of the seats in the House of Commons. Currently the House has 343 seats, which puts the magic majority number at 172. Right now Carney’s government sits at 171 seats. Minority governments must work with other parties to secure enough votes to pass legislation, including on matters…
TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of serving as the “de facto bank” for a violent criminal enterprise allegedly helmed by former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding is challenging a judge’s decision to deny him bail. Ryan Sokolovski, a jeweller and former professional poker player, filed an application for judicial review last month, arguing the judge unfairly assessed some of his proposed sureties and mistakenly relied on “unsubstantiated allegations” from American authorities. Sokolovski was among eight Canadians arrested last fall as part of a lengthy U.S. investigation into Wedding, and sought to be released ahead of his extradition hearing. He is…
One person is in custody following a suspicious incident that forced a lockdown of the campus at the University of Ottawa late Friday. The university issued an alert to students on its emergency alert website and app just after 5 p.m. Friday, saying there was a “violent incident” occurring at the campus. Students were told to “get inside a building immediately,” and to “take cover and remain silent until authorities instruct otherwise.” “If a violent attacker is close by, be ready to run, hide or, if your life is in imminent danger, defend yourself by any means necessary until you…
One person was under arrest after the University of Ottawa lifted a security lockdown on Friday, April 10. Read MoreOttawa police said an investigation and search led to the arrest of one individual on nearby Waller Street. News, Local News, lockdown, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, University of Ottawa, uottawa One person was under arrest after the University of Ottawa lifted a security lockdown on Friday, April 10. Read More
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a GO train in Richmond Hill on Friday night. Police in York Region say the incident occurred at the Elgin Mills crossing east of Yonge Street, north of the Richmond Hill GO station, just after 6:30 p.m. No further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the incident have been released. An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a GO train in Richmond Hill on Friday night. Police in York Region say the incident occurred at the Elgin Mills crossing east of Yonge…
Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic breaks down what the first few days will look when the Artemis II crew return to Earth. Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic breaks down what the first few days will look when the Artemis II crew return to Earth. US Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic breaks down what the first few days will look when the Artemis II crew return to Earth.
NASA’s Shawn Quinn details spacecraft readiness, astronaut recovery and what the mission reveals for future lunar base plans. NASA’s Shawn Quinn details spacecraft readiness, astronaut recovery and what the mission reveals for future lunar base plans. US NASA’s Shawn Quinn details spacecraft readiness, astronaut recovery and what the mission reveals for future lunar base plans.
The rapper was shot outside a casino in Florida on April 6. The rapper was shot outside a casino in Florida on April 6. GMA The rapper was shot outside a casino in Florida on April 6.
A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing on Friday morning a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the company said. A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing on Friday morning a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the company said. US A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing on Friday morning a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the company said.
Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain explains what the Artemis II crew will experience after reentry. Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain explains what the Artemis II crew will experience after reentry. Technology Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain explains what the Artemis II crew will experience after reentry.
“GMA” reports from the nation’s capital as preparations begin for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. ”GMA” reports from the nation’s capital as preparations begin for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. GMA “GMA” reports from the nation’s capital as preparations begin for the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
A senior adviser to first lady Melania Trump said she wanted to “set the record straight” when she delivered a surprise statement denying any ties to Jeffrey Epstein. A senior adviser to first lady Melania Trump said she wanted to “set the record straight” when she delivered a surprise statement denying any ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Politics A senior adviser to first lady Melania Trump said she wanted to “set the record straight” when she delivered a surprise statement denying any ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
ABC News’ Will Ganss breaks down the new movies and shows to look out for this weekend. ABC News’ Will Ganss breaks down the new movies and shows to look out for this weekend. Entertainment ABC News’ Will Ganss breaks down the new movies and shows to look out for this weekend.
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, allegedly told his boyfriend, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk.” Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, allegedly told his boyfriend, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk.” US Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, allegedly told his boyfriend, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk.”
Facebook and WhatsApp are failing to remove imposter accounts that “have led to tens of thousands of dollars of fraudulent transfers,” says Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. Facebook and WhatsApp are failing to remove imposter accounts that “have led to tens of thousands of dollars of fraudulent transfers,” says Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. US Facebook and WhatsApp are failing to remove imposter accounts that “have led to tens of thousands of dollars of fraudulent transfers,” says Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.
The Middle East conflict triggered one of the largest oil shocks in decades, and was reflected in Friday’s inflation report. The Middle East conflict triggered one of the largest oil shocks in decades, and was reflected in Friday’s inflation report. Business The Middle East conflict triggered one of the largest oil shocks in decades, and was reflected in Friday’s inflation report.
As the car sank and took on water, the woman frantically called 911 for help. Thankfully, she only suffered minor injuries. As the car sank and took on water, the woman frantically called 911 for help. Thankfully, she only suffered minor injuries. WNT As the car sank and took on water, the woman frantically called 911 for help. Thankfully, she only suffered minor injuries.
The FAA is investigating after a taxiing Frontier Airlines jet nearly collided with two trucks at Los Angeles International Airport this week. The FAA is investigating after a taxiing Frontier Airlines jet nearly collided with two trucks at Los Angeles International Airport this week. GMA The FAA is investigating after a taxiing Frontier Airlines jet nearly collided with two trucks at Los Angeles International Airport this week.
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