Poilievre's divisive strategy raises questions
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre continues to go out of his way to alienate different factions of the conservative movement and pick unnecessary fights with people who should be his allies, according to a column by LILLEY. The piece questions whether Poilievre actually wants to be prime minister, as his actions seem to undermine unity within the party.
Belgium mocks Donald Trump's dance after World Cup win
The U.S. team at the FIFA World Cup suffered an embarrassing loss to Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday night, with a final score of 4-1. Team USA, which had entered the game under a firestorm of controversy, was easily dismantled by the Belgians during the knockout-stage match in Seattle. Belgium players celebrated by mocking Donald Trump's dance, trolling the U.S. team after the defeat.
Daniel Alfredsson joins Maple Leafs coaching staff
Former Ottawa Senators captain and assistant coach Daniel Alfredsson is joining the Toronto Maple Leafs as associate coach. The move is surprising given Alfredsson's long history with the Senators and his past on-ice incidents with Maple Leafs players like Darcy Tucker and Mats Sundin, which led to him being booed every time he touched the puck in Toronto.
Kawhi Leonard surprises at Kyle Lowry's retirement party
Kyle Lowry signed a one-day contract to retire as a Toronto Raptor, and Kawhi Leonard made a surprise appearance at the event. Leonard, perhaps Lowry's most famous teammate, was the only one in the building Tuesday to see Lowry sign the contract. Lowry's No. 7 jersey will be retired next season.
Girl shot in head in Florida McDonald's parking lot
Dora Belen Rivera, 11, remains hospitalized after she and her father were shot at in the parking lot of a Florida McDonald's. The incident occurred in Hallandale Beach on June 27 when their car was struck by gunfire. Oscar Roman Miron was shot in the leg, while Dora sustained more critical injuries after taking a bullet to the head. Doctors are unable to remove the bullet from her head, per medical orders.
