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The Canadian publisher of the Franklin the Turtle children’s book series condemned U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s use of the normally friendly anthropomorphic animal’s image in a “violent” meme posted to social media.
On Sunday, Hegseth shared the doctored image of Franklin — decked out in U.S. military gear — leaning out of a helicopter and firing a rocket launcher at one of three smaller boats below, each loaded with cargo and armed individuals.
The fake book is titled Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists, likely a reference to U.S. strikes on suspected drug-smuggling...
December 2, 2025 - 11:43 | Kenn Oliver | National Post
British Columbia and Alberta are among the provinces across Canada that saw the largest drops in homicides for 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
December 2, 2025 - 11:43 | Gabby Rodrigues | Global News - Canada
Wrap up joy, activity, entertainment and fun this holiday season. Skip the gadgets that gather dust and choose a gift that sparks real memories instead. A City of Ottawa gift certificate offers a thoughtful alternative to the usual holiday fare, opening the door to activities and experiences that bring joy long after the decorations are packed away.
City gift certificates can be used for a wide variety of registered programs such as courses and camps, drop-in activities and memberships. This flexible gift idea can inspire a first swimming lesson, rekindle a love of painting, encourage a...
December 2, 2025 - 11:07 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
The Ford government is routinely making decisions before environmental consultations have concluded and under-resourcing public education about those consultations, the AG found.
December 2, 2025 - 11:06 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
The Ontario government spent a record $112-million on advertising in the last fiscal year with the most money directed toward a U.S. media campaign as the threat of tariffs loomed, according to a new report from the province’s Auditor-General.The “US Partnerships” campaign cost $40.1-million and ran in American TV, print and digital media, with $33-million spent on prime-time spots on CNN, Fox and other large U.S. networks, according to the 2025 annual report from Ontario Auditor-General Shelley Spence released Tuesday.
December 2, 2025 - 11:06 | Jeff Gray, Laura Stone | The Globe and Mail
During the height of COVID-19, the Ford government signed long-term contracts with Ontario manufacturers for desperately needed masks for health-care workers.
December 2, 2025 - 11:05 | Colin D’Mello | Global News - Ottawa
