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5 Family Members Dead After Ontario House Shooting: Police

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OSHAWA, Ont. — Durham police have confirmed that the attacker in an early morning shooting that left five family members dead and sent a woman to hospital is related to the victims. Police said Michael Lapa, 48, of Winnipeg was the sole shooter and died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers are […]

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As They Grieve A Lost Season, Canadian Student Athletes Look Hopefully To 2021

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This story is part of Learning Curve, a HuffPost Canada series that explores the challenges and opportunities for students, faculty and post-secondary institutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Click Here: camisetas de futbol baratas   The COVID-19 pandemic forced universities to shut down their campuses last March, but it wasn’t just classrooms that closed. Gyms, training […]

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Underdog Democrats hope for breakout moment in first debates

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Democratic presidential hopefuls outside the top-tier contenders will face a high-stakes test of their political staying power when they take the stage this week for the first round of debates. For those who have yet to break out in the Democratic nominating contest, the debates on Wednesday and Thursday mark the best opportunity so far […]

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Harris clarifies private insurance stance: 'No, no' I don't think it should be eliminated

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Presidential candidate Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE said Friday she doesn’t support eliminating private insurance, appearing to backtrack from the position she took in the Democratic debate.  […]

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Biden's support slips as Harris makes strides in new post-debate polls

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Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against […]

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Progressives face steep odds in ousting incumbent Democrats

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Progressive candidates are launching primary challenges against incumbents like Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), though many will likely face a steep climb in capturing the same set of circumstances that propelled Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezAttorney says 75-year-old man shoved by Buffalo police suffered brain injury How language is bringing down Donald Trump Highest-circulation Kentucky newspaper endorses […]

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NHL Unveils Anti-Racism Initiatives Including Toronto Development Program

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TORONTO — The NHL unveiled a number of anti-racism initiatives Thursday, some eight months after the issue was brought to the forefront. In conjunction with NHL Players’ Association, the league said in a press release it’s instituting mandatory inclusion and diversity training for players, while employees will participate in an “inclusion learning experience” focused on anti-racism, […]

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Sanders supports Puerto Rican protesters

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Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) tweeted his support Thursday for thousands of Puerto Ricans who took to the streets calling for the resignation of Gov. Ricardo […]