Andy Takagi

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Donald Trump has infuriated Canadians, a new ‘rage index’ poll shows. Here’s what else made everyone angry

Donald Trump has infuriated Canadians, a new ‘rage index’ poll shows. Here’s what else made everyone angry

Despite our reputation for being cool, calm and friendly, 2024 might have been the year that broke Canadians. Over two years of collecting results in its “Rage Index” survey, Pollara research firm has found Canadians are angrier than they’ve ever been, mainly due to one person: Donald Trump.

‘You’re only sorry that you got caught’: CTV News exec grilled by MPs after two employees ‘terminated’ over edited Poilievre clip

‘You’re only sorry that you got caught’: CTV News exec grilled by MPs after two employees ‘terminated’ over edited Poilievre clip

The fallout from CTV News’ airing of an altered clip continues, as Bell Media Vice-President Richard Gray faced a barrage of questions from a House of Commons committee on Thursday. The contention stems from an edited clip that aired on CTV News last month that misrepresented what Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had said in the House of Commons, leading to...

Pierre Poilievre ends CTV boycott, appears on Bell Media radio show after two news staffers ousted

Pierre Poilievre ends CTV boycott, appears on Bell Media radio show after two news staffers ousted

After two CTV News employees were let go for an edited clip scandal, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre appears to have lifted his blanket boycott of the Bell Media-owned news network. “We are allowing our caucus members to speak with CTV again,” Poilievre said on “The Morning Rush,” a Bell Media radio show hosted by Bill Carroll.

CBC and Radio-Canada to cut 600 jobs

CBC and Radio-Canada to cut 600 jobs

During a town hall meeting on Monday, CBC President Catherine Tait told CBC and Radio-Canada employees that the public broadcaster will cut up to 10 per cent of its workforce, including 600 workers, according to the public broadcaster. The broadcaster is making the cuts to address a $125 million shortfall that the CBC is facing, with cuts to both its...