Former British paratrooper who fought in Ukraine unlawfully killed by a ‘comrade’, coroner finds
A former British paratrooper was unlawfully killed in Ukraine by someone who claimed to be his friend, a coroner has concluded. Daniel Burke died from multiple gunshot wounds after going…
Minister asks labour board to order Canada Post employees back to work if deal won’t be reached
On day 29 of a strike between Canada Post and its employees, Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to assess the situation and order…
Dean McCullough reignites feud rumours with ITV I’m A Celebrity campmates as he confronts him over behaviour
I’m A Celebrity’s Dean McCullough and Melvin Odoom are set to clash in a rather tense confrontation during tonight’s Coming Out show over the controversial “Houdini” nickname. The Radio 1…
J.D. Vance: ‘New York’s mob district attorney tried to ruin Daniel Penny’s life for having a backbone’
Daniel Penny, a military veteran who choked an agitated New York subway rider and was acquitted of homicide this week, has been invited by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance to join…
Frank Stronach chooses jury trial in Toronto sexual assault case
Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, who faces multiple sex assault charges, is opting for a preliminary inquiry and a jury trial in his Toronto case. In a brief hearing today, Stronach’s…
Terry Butcher’s Premier League predictions: Man City to beat Man Utd, Chelsea and Brentford to draw
Manchester City will get back on track by beating Manchester United at the weekend. That’s the view of former Three Lions legend Terry Butcher – who has made his weekly…
Oilers win 7-1 over Wild in Minnesota
Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 21st goal and had three assists, sending the Edmonton Oilers past the Minnesota Wild 7-1 on Thursday night for their fourth-straight victory. Zach Hyman, Kasperi…
Flames seek to get back on track at Saddledome after blowout loss to Lightning
The Calgary Flames need to reignite at the Saddledome to stay in the Western Conference playoff conversation. One of the top teams in the NHL in their own arena was…
Flames prospect Zayne Parekh looking to keep world junior dream alive
Zayne Parekh lived a strange week earlier this month. The Calgary Flames prospect was crushed after being left off Canada’s list of selection camp hopefuls for the upcoming world junior…
FIRST READING: Hundreds seeking death due to loneliness — inside Canada’s new MAID figures
First Reading is a daily newsletter keeping you posted on the travails of Canadian politicos, all curated by the National Post’s own Tristin Hopper. To get an early version sent…