Carney's 'Meanness' Under Scrutiny
Prime Minister Mark Carney's leadership style is facing renewed scrutiny as the parliamentary sitting concluded. Critics and supporters debate whether his perceived 'meanness' is a sign of high expectations or a performance issue. The Political Hack panel analyzed Carney's own performance, questioning if the prime minister's approach is effective.
Canada Day: A Call to Set Aside 'Decolonize' Rhetoric
Columnist Caroline Elliott argues that Canada Day should be a celebration of the nation's achievements, not a platform for social justice causes. 'We have just one day a year dedicated to the celebration of the free, democratic, tolerant country our predecessors built for us,' she writes. Elliott urges Canadians to give the 'decolonize' nonsense a rest for the holiday.
Jesse Marsch: Canada's Favourite Arrogant American
Canada's head soccer coach Jesse Marsch has won over Canadians with his pro-Canada stance. According to Scott Stinson, Marsch has criticized the Trump administration's treatment of Canada and sings every word of the national anthem before matches. 'He might be a brash American, but he's our brash American now,' Stinson writes.
Ontario Boy Dies from Rabies After Bat Encounter
A tragic incident in northern Ontario has highlighted the dangers of rabies. A boy was awoken by a bat sitting on his face; he swatted it off, but because there were no visible bites and the bat was not acting erratically, his parents did not seek medical attention. The boy later died from rabies, which is almost always fatal if untreated. Health officials remind the public that any bat exposure should be evaluated by a medical professional.
Canadian Pride on the Rise Amid Trump's '51st State' Comments
After a year of U.S. President Donald Trump's '51st state nonsense,' the number of Canadians who say they are 'very' or 'somewhat' proud to be Canadian has risen to 84 per cent. However, a new poll reveals that one in four Canadians are not confident Canada will still exist as a country in 50 years. Confidence varies by political affiliation: 58% of Conservative voters are confident, compared to 91% of Liberal supporters and 66% of Bloc Québécois supporters.
