Olivia Bowden

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Olivia Bowden

Canada hockey legend Wayne Gretzky was already facing a strained relationship with the Canadian public when he emerged from the tunnel at last week’s 4 Nations Face-Off final against the United States in Boston. But that strain reached a full-on breaking point on Thursday night when Gretzky gave an eager thumbs-up to the US players and wore no Canadian colors to the final game between the two countries at the inaugural tournament, where Gretzky was the honorary team captain for Canada.

Feb 13, 2025 | thejuggernaut.com | Olivia Bowden

When Sneha* (name anonymized), 30, first moved from India to Canada in 2021, she expected to feel healthier. Toronto promised better healthcare, cleaner air, and an improved standard of living. But then, something strange happened. The health issues she had been managing since a 2019 diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid dysfunction actually worsened. Her heart palpitations were more frequent, the weight gain more stubborn. And she felt more unwell than she’d ever been.

Dec 23, 2024 | theguardian.com | Olivia Bowden

Dozens of MPs in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party have now agreed that Canada’s embattled prime minister must abandon his post after last week’s catastrophic resignation of his deputy – a sign he’s completely lost support from what were crucial loyalists. Several Canadian media outlets, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and The Toronto Star, reported over the weekend that 51 of Ontario’s Liberal MPs met virtually and agreed collectively that Trudeau’s time in office has expired.

Dec 20, 2024 | theguardian.com | Olivia Bowden

Justin Trudeau has carried out a major reshuffle of his cabinet, changing a third of his senior team – even as a series of blows seemed to guarantee the end of his term as prime minister and a spring election for Canada. The move on Friday came at the end of a disastrous week which saw the shock resignation of his deputy, calls for his resignation from within his own party and public mockery from Donald Trump.

Dec 19, 2024 | eldiario.es | Olivia Bowden

Con su popularidad cayendo en picado y entre temores crecientes por las consecuencias de una segunda presidencia de Donald Trump, la inesperada dimisión de la viceprimera ministra de Canadá, Chrystia Freeland, pone en entredicho el futuro político de Justin Trudeau.