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A B.C. teenager who tested positive for bird flu — caused by the H5N1 strain of avian influenza — is now in critical condition and being treated in B.C. Children’s Hospital, the provincial health officer says. Here's what to know. Read More … [Read more...] about What we know about B.C. teen in critical condition after testing positive for bird flu

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday, bypassing more experienced options in favor of a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and whom Trump has tasked with dramatically overhauling the Justice Department. Read More … [Read more...] about Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general a shock even to Republicans

Justin Trudeau is flying to Bermuda Wednesday to deliver a personal eulogy at the funeral of close family friend Peter Green. A statement from the office of the prime minister notes that he will travel from and return to Ottawa on the same day, adding that the event is closed to media. Read More … [Read more...] about Justin Trudeau to deliver eulogy for Peter Green, the businessman behind PM’s luxury Jamaica trip

First Reading is a daily newsletter keeping you posted on the travails of Canadian politicos, all curated by the National Post’s own Tristin Hopper. To get an early version sent directly to your inbox, sign up here. Read More … [Read more...] about FIRST READING: Poilievre slams Remembrance ceremonies hijacked by ‘woke’ politics

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency" – which is not, despite the name, a government agency. Read More … [Read more...] about Donald Trump says Elon Musk will lead new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ with Vivek Ramaswamy