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Or sign-in if you have an account.Hamas fighters secure an area in a square before handing over four Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Gaza City on Jan. 25, 2025. Photo by OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP via Getty ImagesIt’s Tuesday, May 19. Here are the top stories we’re following today.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe documents, which the Israeli army says it seized during its Gaza counteroffensive, detail how the terror organization allegedly infiltrated and exploited international NGOs operating in the Strip. Since its inception, the Snowbirds have performed over 2,700 air displays for over 140 million people. Photo by Sgt Halina Folfas/Canadian Armed Forces/FileDespite the millions of dollars spent in improvements to allow the ageing planes’ lifespans to last until 2030, studies found engineering challenges that required them to be retired three years earlier than anticipated, says a senior RCAF commander. An ambulance is shown at the emergency department entrance at the Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on Monday, December 23, 2024. Photo by Dan Janisse/PostmediaAs the low-fertility populations age and become more expensive to care for in Canada and the U.S., could both countries begin turning to MAID to cut costs? Some critics say it’s already happening in Canada and fear it could one day happen in the U.S. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty arrive for an announcement in the hangar aboard HMCS Margaret Brooke at HMC Dockyard in Halifax, March 26, 2026. Photo by TIM KROCHAK/Postmedia“There are emerging signs that, just because a prime minister is keen on something, it does not automatically follow that it is going to happen,” Ivison writes. “In this case, the Canadian Defence Department appears to have misplaced, or even ignored, the memo about diversifying abroad.” Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a news conference in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Monday, April 27, 2026. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK/Postmedia“While I am stepping away from this role, I remain fully committed to our leader and to the future of the movement. I look forward to the day when Pierre Poilievre serves as Prime Minister,” Todd wrote in a note to the Conservative caucus. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.