David Friend
Reporter with the Canadian Press
About David Friend
Legendary folk singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies
Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary folk singer whose silvery refrains told a tale of Canadian identity that was exported to listeners worldwide, has died at age 84.
Poilievre calls for standardized tests so docs and nurses can work anywhere in Canada
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a countrywide standardized testing process that would speed up licence approvals for doctors and nurses.
Canada's summer weather predicted to hold big storms, heat in most places
Seasonal or higher than normal temperatures across much of the country will offer Canadians a chance to enjoy the summer, but predictions from a prominent national forecaster warn the humidity could welcome a rather stormy few months.
Canadian journalists shocked and sickened watching colleagues called names like "disgusting, filthy human being"
In a video from Ottawa, a broadcaster stares at the camera in silence as protesters surround him and scream expletives, calling him a liar and bellowing "freedom."
COVID-19 cases hit new records as Tam urges perseverance, promises vaccine on the way
Canada’s top doctor urged cautious optimism — and a healthy dose of patience — on Saturday, even as the second wave of COVID-19 continued its unsettling rise.
Cineplex closing theatres in response to COVID-19
Canada's largest movie exhibitor Cineplex Inc. says it's closing all of its 165 theatres nationwide until at least April 2, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Juno Awards cancelled last-minute over COVID-19 concerns
A mere hours before the Juno Awards events were set to officially kick off in Saskatoon on Thursday, March 12, 2020, organizers slammed the brakes on the festivities, saying Canada's biggest celebration of homegrown music wouldn't go forward over concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak.
Toronto mayor meets members of hip-hop community to talk gun violence solutions
Mayor John Tory met with three prominent members of Toronto's hip-hop community on Friday, July 6, 2018, to discuss possible solutions for the recent spate of gun violence in the city.
Optimism shines bright at upbeat Juno Awards show in Vancouver
It was a night of positivity and resilience at the Juno Awards as the stars of Canadian music focused on celebrating the upsides of life.
'Not a celebration': Carole Pope on why she'll play the #LoveWins concert
Carole Pope says she's standing in "solidarity" with Toronto's LGBTQ community as they grapple with questions surrounding alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur.