
John Fraser can remember bumping into Donald Rickerd in the early 2000s at the entrance to Massey College at University of Toronto, accompanied by six university professors visiting from North Korea. Mr. Rickerd, a Massey senior fellow, was a beloved presence on campus, whose vast knowledge and connections had led him to become one of Canada’s leading experts on the isolated communist regime.Mr. Fraser, who was Master at Massey, had a distinguished career as a journalist, including a stint as The Globe and Mail’s Beijing correspondent. That made him a valuable asset for Mr. Rickerd.
September 30, 2025 - 16:00 | Alan Freeman | The Globe and Mail
Metrolinx said it hoped to begin a long-awaited, final testing phase sometime this week, although details remain scarce.
September 30, 2025 - 15:39 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Canada
Quebec provincial police say two men have appeared in court in the theft of vehicles in the Montreal area worth $1.8 million.
September 30, 2025 - 15:29 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Wright was Harper's chief of staff from 2011 to 2013, but left that high-profile position over his involvement in the Senate expenses scandal.
September 30, 2025 - 15:21 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel apologized Tuesday for telling a teen at a town hall that his parents should spank him.Bruce McAllister, executive director of the premier’s office, said the comment was “inappropriate.”
September 30, 2025 - 15:19 | Jack Farrell | The Globe and Mail
Tim Hodgson says he's working to understand what went into the company's decision and that the government will explore ways to support the workers losing their jobs.
September 30, 2025 - 15:03 | Uday Rana | Global News - Canada