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Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader known for fiery rhetoric against immigration, dies at 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader known for fiery rhetoric against immigration, dies at 96

PARIS (AP) — Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread condemnation, died Tuesday. He was 96.
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CRA to continue with capital tax changes despite prorogation: finance department

CRA to continue with capital tax changes despite prorogation: finance department

The federal government says the Canada Revenue Agency will continue to administer the capital gains tax, even though it hasn’t passed in Parliament, which is prorogued until March 24.
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The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down after nearly a decade in power.
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Tibet earthquake kills at least 126 people and leaves many trapped

Tibet earthquake kills at least 126 people and leaves many trapped

BEIJING (AP) — A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 126 people in Tibet.
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A messy inheritance can strain sibling relationships. How to avoid the risk

A messy inheritance can strain sibling relationships. How to avoid the risk

Sibling relationships can be complicated already — after a messy inheritance, they can get worse. Josh Sheluk's best advice to parents is to make their estate plans simple and transparent, and to communicate them clearly.
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Police investigate break-in at Oakville residence

Police investigate break-in at Oakville residence

Police say suspect gained access by smashing a rear glass door
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Greater Toronto home sales dip in December to cap 'transitionary' 2024: board

Greater Toronto home sales dip in December to cap 'transitionary' 2024: board

TORONTO — Greater Toronto home sales fell slightly last month to cap a year that saw buyers take advantage of "substantial negotiating power" on price.
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Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes

Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said Tuesday it's scrapping its third-party fact-checking program and replacing it with Community Notes written by users similar to the model used by Elon Musk's social media platform X . Starting in the U.S.
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Biden praises Trudeau as friend, defender of freedom following resignation news

Biden praises Trudeau as friend, defender of freedom following resignation news

OTTAWA — U.S. President Joe Biden says he is proud to call Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a friend as both men now prepare for their departures from leadership.
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher in early trading

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher in early trading

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting higher as Wall Street’s superstar, Nvidia, steams toward another record. The S&P 500 was 0.4% higher in early trading Tuesday.
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