‘What Liberals are known for’Re: Trudeau’s cult of personality keeps knives out of his back — for now — Sabrina Maddeaux, April 21Unfortunately, the cult of Justin Trudeau is still strong in Canada. But that’s what Liberals are known for — supporting the leader of a sinking ship all the way to the bottom. Randy Rudolph, Calgary‘The carbon tax is a grift’Re: Enough is enough of energy absurdity — Derek H. Burney, April 18We are told that the purpose of the carbon tax is to encourage us to consume less fossil fuel thereby helping to save the planet. Of course most Canadians know that the carbon tax is just another tax imposed by the Liberals to enrich the government. Steve Ayrheart, CalgaryNational Post and Financial Post welcome letters to the editor (150 words or fewer).

Huge, big marshmallow macro top view image"nHealth Canada is cracking down on junk food advertisements aimed at children by proposing to restrict television and digital media that promote unhealthy eating. The draft regulations will be published around winter 2024 for public consultation, Health Canada added. Video: Canadian kids bombarded with junk food ads onlineTelevision continues to be a large source of exposure to food advertising. Health Canada said the goal of the new policy is to reduce children's exposure to influential food advertising while minimizing impacts on advertising to adults, Health Canada stated. The health regulator also hopes limiting children's exposure to unhealthy food will reduce their risk of developing overweight, obesity and diet-related chronic disease.

Did SpaceX’s failed Starship launch signal a problematic program, or was it just another step in deep space exploration? NASA chief Bill Nelson has endorsed SpaceX’s test on Twitter. Looking forward to all that SpaceX learns, to the next flight test — and beyond,” he said. “Starship gave us quite a show,” read a SpaceX statement after the flight test. With files from Associated PressCorrection — April 25, 2023: SpaceX’s Starship exploded over the Gulf of Mexico four minutes after it launched.

As the Star reported in February, the Conservatives identified 13 ridings — including several in the Greater Toronto Area — where they suspected outside political influence campaigns helped sway voters against them. DeLorey also stated he is certain the overall result of the 2021 election — the Liberals returning to power with a minority government — was not directed by foreign political interference. Citing unnamed national security sources and documents, the reports outlined alleged influence campaigns in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections. He began his testimony by reading from what he said was a memo drafted by Conservative operatives after “rumblings” of foreign interference in the 2021 election campaign. The memo concluded there was a “strong case to be made that there was a degree of influence exerted by an outside actor in the Chinese community” during the 2021 federal election.

CBC News published this video item, entitled “Harry Belafonte, legendary performer and activist, dead at 96” – below is their description. Harry Belafonte, the boundary-breaking American singer and social activist, has died at the age of 96. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

(Paul Daly/CBC - image credit)Paul Daly/CBCPremier Andrew Furey said he is committed to re-evaluating funding for Memorial University's tuition freeze during a closed-door meeting with students, faculty and administration. He said the government made the decision to eliminate the funding for the tuition freeze and put it toward the province's student loan program. "That pocket of taxpayer money that … people pay taxes for was set aside to freeze tuition. MUNSU, MUNFA call for more transparencyFurey didn't say if the provincial government will reinstate the funding for a tuition freeze, but said he's open to discussions. Story continuesMemorial University's student union has slammed the end of the tuition freeze — which saw undergraduate tuition fees more than double.

Legendary Canadian artists, Jann Arden and Ranee Lee will be among the presenters of the prestigious plaques. Multi-platinum singer-songwriter and 2021 Canadian Music Hall of Fame award recipient Jann Arden will induct country music superstar Terri Clark, who featured Arden on her song "Leavin' On Your Mind," and distinguished vocalist Ranee Lee will honour fellow jazz sensation Dr. Oliver Jones. Three of this year's inductees – Diane Dufresne, Terri Clark and Trooper – will grace the stage to perform the music that defines their decades-long careers. Ranee Lee and Robi Botos will perform a harmonious tribute to Dr. Jones, who will also be joining the festivities in person. Story continuesAfter an explosive Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction and performance at The 2022 JUNO Awards Broadcast in Toronto, renowned R&B and pop powerhouse Deborah Cox will make a special appearance during the plaquing ceremony to commemorate last year's honour.

cn-rail-0426-phThe country’s biggest railroad thinks the landing from surging inflation and higher interest rates could be harder than some economists expect. In a financial update on April 24, CN Rail reported signs of weakness in the consumer-driven segments of its business, including plastics, hard goods and lumber. “Our current volumes reflect that we are in a mild recession,” chief executive Tracy Robinson told analysts on a conference call. CN Rail volumes have dropped six per cent so far in April, “reflecting weakness in the economy,” said chief financial officer Ghislain Houle. CN also announced it will create an intermodal service connecting Canada, the United States and Mexico, in partnership with two other North American railways.

'He was my best friend'Duration: 00:48Darlene Drover talks about how her family is still coping with the loss of her husband, Gerard Drover, who was killed on a job site in 2019.

Cavan Biggio followed with a three-run home run onto the new short porch in right field to give the Jays a lead they would never relinquish. Bassitt in a grooveFor the fourth straight start, Chris Bassitt went at least six innings and gave up no more than four hits. Merrifield connectsMerrifield’s RBI double in the four-run fourth extended his hit streak to 10 games, over which he’s batting .389. He has played in 17 games this season and reached base safely via hit or walk in each one. Mike Wilner is a Toronto-based baseball columnist for the Star and host of the baseball podcast “Deep Left Field.” Follow him on Twitter: @wilnernessSHARE:

“It’s completely undemocratic and it’s the sort of thing that needs to be recognized and reined in,” Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont said Monday. The spending is needed to ensure people know they are eligible for things such as the inflation-fighting cheques, Finance Minister Cliff Cullen said. Another document, provided by Cullen’s office, shows $500,000 has been budgeted for the child-care ad campaign alone, with additional money set aside for other initiatives. Some of that advertising is aimed at attracting more workers to the field, he said. Cullen said that campaign is aimed in part at fighting accusations by critics.

Injured Stars forward Joe Pavelski was back Monday at American Airlines Center skating with some of his teammates for the first time since he was helped off that same ice in Game 1 of Dallas’ series with Minnesota a week ago. DeBoer said he knows Pavelski is not going to do anything to put himself in jeopardy. “When you’re in concussion protocol, there’s all kinds of steps you have to take and see how you react,” DeBoer said. He’s doing all the right things.”Pavelski has played in 169 playoff games in his career, scoring 64 goals and dishing 62 assists. Find more Stars coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.

Canada geese are terrorizing victims across North America, here's whyDuration: 01:38Our beloved Canada geese are known to have a mean streak in spring and have been seen terrorizing numerous victims in city parks and on college campuses across North America. The Weather Network's Saphia Khambalia explains why.

Treasury Board President Mona Fortier speaks during a news conference on the first day of a federal public service strike on April 19. As the pandemic evolved — and contracts with now-striking PSAC groups expired — the approach to where people should work swung to the other end of the pendulum. PSAC said its members are just as effective working remotely as they are in the office, and protecting remote work in a new deal is a main reason why it's striking. He mentioned the 2022 federal budget saying remote work could save billions of dollars a year if it meant the government could sell off some buildings. I think this management right needs to be sustained as a management right and I truly believe remote work or telework is something that will continue to transform," she said.

Ontario’s public schools have made significant progress in Indigenous education over the last decade but in some areas — such as the elementary science curriculum — change has stalled, says a new report by People for Education. “Education is what got us into this mess — the use of education in terms of residential schools — but education is the key to reconciliation,” Sinclair said. It’s a Canadian problem.”The People for Education report offered details on improvements and deficits for the advancement of Indigenous studies in Ontario schools. In the same period, professional development for secondary school teachers jumped to 82 per cent from 34 per cent. Kidder said Ontario is “slowly” implementing a process for self-identification but she is calling for a more precise data collection.