Europe is about to become much more right-wing
Europeans across the continent made their will clear in the EU elections, with right-wing parties making significant strides.
Liberal Party set to lose over half of MPs
The Conservatives are set to gain enough seats to be tied for the largest majority government in history, with an estimated 91-92 MPs added to reach 211, tying Brian Mulroney’s 1984 record and exceeding the previous 1958 record when John Diefenbaker led the Conservatives to victory.
Finland to begin offering human bird flu vaccines
Next week, the EU health crisis authority will sign a contract with Seqirus to obtain 640,000 vaccine doses intended for humans to treat bird flu (H5N1), with the first portion going to Finland.
Idaho bar celebrates ‘Heterosexual Awesomeness Month’, free beers for straight guys
The Old State Saloon says that every Monday for the month of June will now be “Hetero Male Monday”, with the first beer free—as long as the straight guys are dressed like straight guys.
Liberals awarding massive contracts with ‘glaring disregard’, auditor general reports
Following the tabling of three performance audits in the House of Commons, AG Karen Hogan told reporters the Liberals have shown a “glaring disregard” for contracting policies.
Ottawa to loot 5% of Netflix revenue to fund Indigenous radio
The CRTC announced that online streaming services that operate in Canada would be forced to pay 5% of their revenues made in the country to the federal government to help pay for various programs like Indigenous broadcasting.
Biden giving mass amnesty to hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants
The Biden admin is managing a backlog of 3.5 million asylum cases by a mass amnesty program.
Calgary Police charge contraband and meth traffickers
Calgary police have charged five individuals for selling contraband and meth.
Elderly woman trying to gift property forced to pay $40,000 capital gains tax
“I’m on pension. How am I going to pay for that?” asked Liz Diachun from Ontario after being hit with a $40,000 capital gains tax on her gift.
Saskatchewan rallies behind Newfoundland to fight equalization
Earlier today, NL Finance Minister Siobhan Coady and Justice Minister John Hogan announced the provincial government was heading to court to fight the Liberals on the current equalization formula, arguing NL is unfairly missing out on billions.