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Was the ‘Media Silent’ About the Islamic Party of Ontario?

The news media are typically "silent" in cases where there's nothing to report.

Did Justin Trudeau Transfer Canadian Border Control to the United Nations?

News spread on social media accused the Canadian prime minister of breaching Canadian sovereignty.

Trump Joins Leaders of Canada, Mexico to Sign New Trade Pact

President Donald Trump joined the leaders of Canada and Mexico at a global meeting in...

Did Canadians Face a Major Donut Shortage After the First Day of Cannabis Legalization?

"Tim Hortons in seven different provinces were forced to close earlier than usual for lack...

Did Canada Pay Off Entire Federal Debt One Day After Marijuana Legalization?

"You’re crippled with debt one day, and the next it’s all vanished into thin air."

After Canada Legalizes Pot, Industry Eyes Rest of the World

Canada became the largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace as sales began early...

Did Judge Robert Meadows Pen an Essay Entitled ‘Thank You, Canada?’

A viral piece urges Americans to be thankful for their Canadian neighbors.

Canadian Police Say at Least 4 Dead in Shooting

Fredericton police are asking residents to avoid the area and stay in their homes, but...

Man Firing Into Toronto Cafes Shoots 14 People, Killing 2

Police Chief Mark Saunders did not rule out terrorism as a motive, though officials did...

Will Canadians’ Cell Phones Now Be Searched at the U.S. Border?

In late June 2018, a web site resurrected months-old news about potential cellphone searches by...

Did Canada’s Prime Minister Say Canadians Don’t Need American Farmers Because ‘We Have Grocery Stores’?

Hyperpartisan social media pages and bots used yet another fake quote in order to attempt...

Did President Trump Say That Canadians Smuggle Shoes Out of the United States?

Footwear manufacturers called the president "misinformed" after his appearance at a business group's event.