Bernie Sanders’ singular refusal to compromise the principles of his left-wing crusade have helped earn him the nickname "America’s Jeremy Corbyn". In policy terms there certainly are similarities, although Mr Sanders sits somewhat to the right of Mr Corbyn. He identifies himself as a "social democrat". Opponents often truncate that to "socialist", and cast him as unelectable….
The week of March 19 was auspicious for two reasons. Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled his long awaited Budget 2019 and senators went live on television. While MPs have had television cameras recording their proceedings since 1977, the Senate has been reluctant to adopt. Partly it was a technological limitation in their old chamber, but…
Canada’s housing market slowdown, which began with a drop in sales, is now spreading to home construction. Housing starts in Canada have fallen steeply in recent months as the country’s developers react to a slowdown sales brought on by rising interest rates, tough new mortgage rules and historically poor levels of home affordability. But the…
Venezuelan troops have barricaded a bridge on the country’s western border with Colombia in an attempt to block the delivery of humanitarian aid, and stop what Nicolas Maduro claims is a prelude to a full invasion. Juan Guaido, the self-declared interim president, has welcomed an offer from the United States of $20 million (£15m) of…
Donald Trump praised Kim Jong-un as a “great leader” on Wednesday and talked up North Korea’s “unlimited” economic potential as the pair begun their two-day summit in Vietnam. The US and North Korean leaders shared a 10-second handshake, warm words and a laugh while posing for the camera as they met for only the…
OTTAWA — Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling certain No Name brand Chicken Nuggets due to possible salmonella contamination. The nuggets were sold in 907 gram packages (UPC code 0 60383 89685 0) and should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. In addition to affiliated independent stores, Loblaw says the…
A California man who spent 39 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of murder is to receive $21million (£16 million) compensation. Craig Coley was jailed for the murder of Rhonda Wicht, 24, and her son Donald, aged four, in 1978. Mr Coley, who is now 71, was freed and pardoned by California’s governor, Jerry…
Oh no! Everyone’s most anticipated game of 2019 – which is obviously Untitled Goose Game – is coming out a little later than anticipated. Originally intended for release in early 2019, Untitled Goose Game has been delayed to the vague time of “later” in 2019. Developer House House explained this is due to “circumstances beyond…
MONTREAL — Bombardier is suing Mitsubishi Aircraft in the United States over alleged trade secret misappropriation. The Quebec aerospace company alleges some of its own former employees passed on documents containing trade secrets to Mitsubishi before going to work for the company. The 92-page legal complaint filed in a Seattle court on Friday also targets…
Dr. Fern Riddell is a historian with a PhD in sex, suffrage and entertainment in the Victorian and Edwardian era. Her expertise has given her the opportunity to write for a number of high-profile publications like The Guardian and BBC History (she’s even blogged for HuffPost!). Riddell also works as a historical consultant on a…