Quebec premier’s bad year: Polls suggest François Legault’s support is nosediving

For more than four years, Quebec’s governing Coalition Avenir Québec enjoyed a political honeymoon that lasted through the COVID-19 pandemic and helped the party get re-elected in 2022 with 90 of the province’s 125 ridings. But after a year marked by a series of self-inflicted wounds, the CAQ, which came to power for the first … Read more

Canada’s first-ever climate adaptation strategy lacks funding, experts say – National

Canada’s first-ever climate adaptation strategy was little more than six weeks old when fast-moving wildfires swept through communities in British Columbia’s southern Interior, forcing thousands to flee and destroying hundreds of homes. It was part of Canada’s record-breaking summer of fire – more than 19,000 Yellowknife residents were ordered to escape a threatening blaze, fire … Read more

Gloomy weather got you down? How to navigate seasonal affective disorder – National

For many Canadians, a look outside their window this week will reveal a gloomy sight. Grey skies are all too common in the winter months when the days are shorter than ever. So is seasonal affective disorder (SAD). According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), SAD is a type of seasonal depression. … Read more

Exiting MPs share their views on the state of politics: ‘Toxic atmosphere’ – National

The next election isn’t scheduled until 2025, but several MPs have already said they do not plan on seeking another term. Prior to the House of Commons rising for the winter break, Global News spoke with some of them about how politics has changed since they were first elected, and their concerns for younger parliamentarians. … Read more

Canada opens humanitarian pathway for family members fleeing Sudan conflict – National

Canada will allow people in Sudan who have relatives in Canada to reunite with their families through a new humanitarian pathway as the violent conflict in the African nation continues, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced Thursday. Miller said in a statement that children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents and siblings of Canadian citizens or permanent residents will … Read more

17-year-old swimmer Summer McIntosh named Canadian Press female athlete of the year – National

Summer McIntosh’s continued assault on the international swimming podium in 2023 made her The Canadian Press female athlete of the year. “I’m very honoured to have it and it’s just really cool,” McIntosh said of the award. A talent for swimming fast combined with poise beyond her years has the Toronto teenager tracking for a … Read more

Body of 36-year-old missing man found in vent inside Michigan community college

The body of a man missing in the US state of Michigan since October has been found — in the ventilation system at a community college. Jason Anthony Thompson, 36, had disappeared last month, and his family reported him missing on November 1. His body was found at a campus building at the Macomb Community … Read more

Governor general announces Order of Canada appointees. Who made the list? – National

When George Stroumboulopoulos thinks back on his TV career, it’s his time hosting The NewMusic in the early 2000s that resonates most. Many Canadians remember how the gregarious host introduced them to bands and musicians on the MuchMusic program, and those years are part of the reason he is now being appointed to the Order … Read more

Quebec reaches tentative deal with teachers after weeks of striking

After weeks of striking, a major Quebec teachers’ union and the provincial government had a major breakthrough at the negotiating table. The Federation autonome de l’enseignement (FAE), which represents some 66,000 teachers, has reached a tentative deal with the province over collective agreements. They’ve reached a consensus regarding working conditions and salaries, according to the … Read more

Celebrini’s 5-point performance leads Canada over Latvia at world juniors

Macklin Celebrini had a goal and four assists as Canada hammered Latvia 10-0 at the world junior hockey championship on Wednesday. Conor Geekie and Carson Rehkopf, with two each, Brayden Yager, Owen Allard, Fraser Minten, Matthew Wood and Matthew Poitras also scored. Celebrini’s five points were two short of the national record for a single … Read more