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Dilawri Foundation makes historic $60-million donation to VGH, UBC

1 day ago | nationalpost.com | Denise Ryan

Advertisement 1Dilawri foundation makes a historic philanthropic gift, the largest in the history of either foundation, that will set new standards in cardiologyArticle contentFour and a half years ago, Ajay Dilawri’s father, Ram Dilawri, began experiencing heart troubles.
India's Modi says he will attend G7 meeting in Canada this month

1 day ago | nationalpost.com | Stephanie Taylor

Advertisement 1Modi said he spoke to Carney on the phone and congratulated him on his recent election victoryArticle contentOTTAWA — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he will attend the G7 meeting in Kananaskis this month after receiving an invitation from Prime Minister Mark Carney. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle content“As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests.
India's Modi says he will attend G7 meeting in Canada this month

1 day ago | nationalpost.com | Stuart Thomson

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Article contentOTTAWA — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he will attend the G7 meeting in Kananaskis this month after receiving an invitation from Prime Minister Mark Carney. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle content“As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit,” said Modi, on social media.
How a little-known procedure helped the Liberals dodge their first confidence vote

2 days ago | nationalpost.com | Rahim Mohamed

Advertisement 1A new election would not necessarily have been triggered if the Liberal throne speech reply was voted downArticle contentOTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government used an obscure parliamentary maneuver to sidestep its first major test of confidence on Wednesday, adopting its reply to the throne speech by division.
'Albertans know that they have options': Alberta Tory MPs warn Carney not to ignore threat of separatism

3 days ago | nationalpost.com | Rahim Mohamed

Advertisement 1A poll conducted by Leger found that 77 per cent of Conservatives say they understand the province's desire for independenceArticle contentOTTAWA — With the House of Commons back in full swing, Conservative MPs from Alberta are sounding the alarm on rising separatist tensions in the province, warning Prime Minister Mark Carney to tackle the problem or reckon with a fractured country.
Man yells 'F--- the Jews!' at Dave Portnoy reviewing pizza in Toronto

3 days ago | nationalpost.com | Courtney Greenberg

Barstool Sports creator was trying a slice from a Little Italy restaurant when passerby made the antisemitic slurArticle contentDave Portnoy, creator of media company Barstool Sports, was in Toronto trying different pizza spots for his online series, One Bite Pizza Reviews. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentIn a video posted online on June 2, he’s guided around Toronto by a local called Bill the Greek.
Justice minister apologizes for comments that 'potentially eroded' trust with Indigenous peoples

3 days ago | nationalpost.com | Stephanie Taylor

Article content OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for recent comments about the federal government’s duty to consult First Nations regarding developing projects on their territories, saying his words “potentially eroded a very precarious trust.” Sign In or Create an Account Article content The issue has emerged in light of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to introduce legislation that would fast-track approvals for major energy and infrastructure projects by cutting...
This former B.C. Lions quarterback is ready to lead Canada to Olympic flag football glory

3 days ago | nationalpost.com | J.J. Adams

Advertisement 1He's done with the pro game, but not with football. Michael O'Connor was named quarterback for the Canadian national flag football team that begins its road to Olympic qualifying this summerArticle contentHe’s no longer a pro, but calling Michael O’Connor a regular Joe is a stretch.
American arrested for impaired driving at Blue Water Bridge refuses to return to Canada to 'face the music'

3 days ago | nationalpost.com | Terry Bridge

Advertisement 1A Michigan man charged with impaired driving at the Blue Water Bridge was supposed to plead guilty this week in a Sarnia courtroom, but has instead refused to return to Canada to face the music, his lawyer saysArticle contentA Michigan man charged with impaired driving at the Blue Water Bridge was supposed to plead guilty this week in a Sarnia courtroom, but has instead refused to return to Canada to face the music, his lawyer says.
Surging Canadian pride in face of Trump's insults sags after Canada's federal election, poll finds

3 days ago | nationalpost.com | Adrian Humphreys

Advertisement 1'The boost in pride in being Canadian arising from the U.S. threat of annexation appears to have worn off and returned to pre-campaign levels'Article contentA surge in Canadian pride when Canada’s sovereignty and dignity were under assault from U.S. President Donald Trump has slumped back to normal levels after the federal election, according to a public opinion poll.