Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
The Daily Brief
True North’s Daily Brief is a daily podcast to keep you up-to-date on the news you need to know. Featuring host Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and other True North journalists, the Daily Brief will bring you the top stories of the day and True North exclusive stories you won’t find anywhere else.
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Toronto voters head to the polls 26.06.2023 14:53
Toronto voters head to the polls today to elect a new mayor, as former NDP MP Olivia Chow continues to enjoy a comfortable lead in the polls. Plus, the National Capital Commission has announced that Ottawa’s Sir. John A. MacDonald Parkway will be renamed Kichi Zībī Mīkan, a move that is being criticized as “another ill-advised act of moral cowardice.” And the Alberta RCMP are continuing to pursue...
Meta starts blocking news for Canadians 23.06.2023 13:22
Facebook and Instagram have officially begun to block news content for Canadians in response to the passage of the Trudeau government’s Bill C-18. The unvaccinated woman who was denied an organ transplant in Canada will be trying her luck in the United States’ healthcare system. Pierre Poilievre addressed a town hall meeting in Timmins, Ontario last week which drew dozens of citizens who are conc...
Trudeau government spends $61,000 for hotel rooms on taxpayer’s dime 22.06.2023 15:51
Taxpayers were billed $61,000 for hotel rooms during a recent trip to New York City by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend the celebrity-studded “Global Citizen NOW” anti-poverty summit. In a six minute- video uploaded to social media, Former Toronto mayor John Tory has endorsed his one-time deputy Ana Bailão to become the next mayor of the city. The Alberta government says it will hire outsi...
Government report falsely claims “grave-diggers” at former residential school site 21.06.2023 16:06
Despite an explosive claim in a government report that shovel-wielding “denialists” attempted to dig up alleged remains on the grounds of a former residential school, the RCMP says it has received no reports of such. Illegal drugs are now the leading cause of death in British Columbia, killing more people than homicides, suicides, accidents and natural causes combined. And a research report found...
RCMP denies reports of Trudeau investigation 20.06.2023 15:16
The RCMP have denied that they are reportedly looking into possible obstruction of justice by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his staff in relation to the SNC-Lavalin case years after he was found to have violated federal ethics laws. PPC leader Maxime Bernier loses to the Conservative candidate in the Manitoba by-election of Portage-Lisgar after a heated campaign. Canadians reported an all-time...
Ottawa parents fight back against woke school board trustee 19.06.2023 13:40
The Crown has dropped a hate crime charge against Calgary Black Lives Matter president Adora Nwofor just two weeks after police arrested her on a hate-based mischief at St. Thomas Aquinas School. Ottawa parents are fighting back against woke school board trustee Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth for wanting to ban protests against gender ideology near schools. The Supreme Court of Canada is refusing to hear t...
Did Facebook block Premier Smith? 16.06.2023 14:19
The company that runs Facebook, Meta, is disputing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s claims that she was blocked from posting on Facebook. Experts are wondering why the Trudeau government didn’t pull out of the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank sooner. And Canadians are not happy with the current approach governments are taking to address the rising issues of crime and addiction. These...
The Daily Brief | Why didn’t the feds stop Paul Bernardo’s transfer? 15.06.2023 13:39
Marco Mendicino’s office allegedly knew about the transfer of convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison nearly three months before it happened. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office claims Trudeau learned about the prison transfer the day it happened. Why didn’t they do anything to stop it? Plus, a new Abacus Data poll shows that only 20% of Canadians say that Trudeau’...
Will Rachel Notley stay on as NDP leader? 14.06.2023 18:35
Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley is considering her role as party leader, as she failed to form government for the second time in last month’s election. Plus, a True North Fact Check reveals the Trudeau government and legacy media used this year’s severe wildfires to further their political climate change narrative. And CBC Kids is pushing reckless and inappropriate gender ideology to young audien...
Does Canada have its own Jussie Smollett? 13.06.2023 16:45
An Ontario NDP MPP has responded to allegations that he faked being punched in the face at an Ottawa gender ideology protest. Joel Harden claims he broke up an altercation between two women at the protest and was subsequently punched in the face by an anti-gender ideology protester. However, he did not share footage of the described altercation – and his office did not respond to a query from True...
Will there finally be a public inquiry? 12.06.2023 14:26
Former governor general David Johnston resigned as the Trudeau government’s controversial “special rapporteur” on Chinese election interference late Friday and now the feds claim they’re open to setting up a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian elections. Plus, a large protest against gender ideology in Canada’s schools took place on Friday – and Canadians from various backgrounds...
Smith hires arson investigators to look into wildfires 09.06.2023 15:06
A protest against gender ideology organized by Billboard Chris and Josh Alexander is set to take place today in Ottawa, and trans activists are planning to disrupt it. True North will be on the ground to keep you in the know. Plus, a True North exclusive reveals that the Trudeau government’s carbon tax could decimate first-time homebuyers’ dreams of home ownership. And Alberta Premier Danielle Smi...
Poilievre filibusters Trudeau’s “inflationary budget” 08.06.2023 15:58
A True North exclusive revealed that taxpayers in Nova Scotia are on the hook for “gender-affirming items” such as prosthetic breasts, fake penises and chest binders for youth. Plus, Calgary city council rejected an expert task force’s recommendations to increase affordable housing – and MPs across party lines are not happy. And the Bank of Canada suspended its conditional pause and raised interes...
Johnston testifies, defends report and credibility 07.06.2023 18:18
Full parole has been granted to an Edmonton man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and dumping her body in a ditch. Plus, the Royal Bank of Canada hired a wealth manager a month after he faced a multi-million bankruptcy proceeding. And the Trudeau government’s “Special Rapporteur” on foreign interference David Johnston appeared before a House of Commons committee Tuesday and denied allegations...
Satanic drag queen story hour performers? 06.06.2023 15:56
A True North exclusive revealed that performers at a drag queen story hour for children at Pride Winnipeg celebrations posted extreme and satanic-themed content on their social media profiles. Plus, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says his office cannot overrule the Correctional Service of Canada’s decision to transfer serial killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison. And Elections A...
Trudeau blames Harper again 05.06.2023 13:50
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used a Toronto Raptors event last week to launch partisan attacks against the Conservatives, blaming the rise in gun violence on the government of former prime minister Stephen Harper. Plus, as the Trudeau government’s controversial Online News Act, C-18, inches closer to becoming law, tech giant Meta is testing a new feature on its platforms that will block news cont...
Feds make up a day to address gun crime 02.06.2023 11:31
It’s the first National Day Against Gun Violence – a made-up date the Trudeau government invented to raise awareness and conduct a national conversation about gun crime. Plus, a Windsor police officer is fighting back after being found guilty of discreditable conduct for supporting the Freedom Convoy. And Mississauga Mayor and potential Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidate Bonnie Crombie is...
Never apologize to the woke mob 01.06.2023 14:52
Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass shows why you should never apologize to the woke mob. Although Bass issued an apology for a post about Christianity and the Target boycott on his Instagram, LGBTQ activist groups are still calling for his head. Plus, Two years after the apparent discovery of unmarked graves, have the remains of “215 children” been discovered at the former residential school in Kamloo...
Singh refuses to end coalition with Trudeau government 31.05.2023 16:03
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says he is refusing to end his coalition with the Liberals and trigger an election until confidence is restored in the electoral system. Plus, the City of Toronto is handing out Toronto-branded crack pipes and crystal meth pipes to homeless shelters across the city. And a group assembled to oversee the search into potential grave sites identified near former residential sc...
Danielle Smith re-elected Premier of Alberta 30.05.2023 15:16
UCP leader Danielle Smith finished ahead in the Alberta election with 49 seats, beating NDP leader Rachel Notley who only gained 38. In her victory speech, Smith challenged the Trudeau government’s carbon tax and climate policies. Next, two Liberal ministers faced backlash over the weekend after sending out tweets celebrating drag entertainment as “one of Canada’s fundamental freedoms” and raising...
Albertans head to the polls 29.05.2023 13:45
Albertans head to the polls today, as Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives have a slight edge on Rachel Notley’s NDP in the latest polls. True North will be coming to you LIVE tonight from the Big Four Building in Calgary at the United Conservative Party’s election night event. Our coverage begins on Monday May 29th at 7pm MT / 9pm ET and will be streamed at www.tnc.news. Plus, a city councillor...
Calgarians reject woke city council, Canada Day fireworks back on! 26.05.2023 16:29
The City of Calgary is reinstating its Canada Day fireworks display after widespread outrage over its decision to axe the show over apparent racist and climate impacts. And Canada’s legacy media is losing its mind over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign launch. Plus, a Liberal MP is being accused of “sleazy misinformation” after tweeting out a false claim that Conservative Pierre...
Another church is burned down in Canada 25.05.2023 11:37
Canadian targets of Chinese election interference have expressed disappointment in “special rapporteur” David Johnston’s findings which were first released on Tuesday. Plus, Police have charged two men with arson after a fire engulfed an over 120-year-old church in Grouard, Alberta. Over 70 churches in Canada have been vandalized, burned down or desecrated since the announcement of the apparent di...
Poilievre lashes out at Johnston’s report 24.05.2023 17:22
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s appointed special rapporteur into foreign interference in Canadian elections, David Johnston, has advised against a public inquiry – and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lashed out at Johnston’s recommendation, saying “the report was rigged from the start and has zero credibility.” Plus, a former broadcasting director with Global News claimed that the media orga...
Will a public inquiry take place? 23.05.2023 10:12
“Special Rapporteur” David Johnston will release his decision Tuesday on whether the federal government should hold a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s elections. Plus, the City of Calgary is cancelling its massive Canada Day fireworks show and replacing it with a light show due to climate impacts. And Liberal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault issued a veiled...
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