National

Comedian Mark Critch Turns Tables On Prime Minister With Bare-Chested Photobomb

The Canadian Press, 15 Aug, 2016 11:40 AM

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The prime minister's visit to Atlantic Canada has already included one shirtless selfie — but this time, Justin Trudeau is the photobombee rather than photobomber.

Comedian and Newfoundland native Mark Critch pounced on the opportunity to turn the tables on Trudeau during a walkabout in Signal Hill on Monday.

Critch tweeted a photo of Trudeau grinning at the camera with Critch bare-chested in the background.

"Sorry to accidentally photobomb your @CityofStJohns pic @JustinTrudeau," wrote Critch in the tweet, which had been retweeted 1,000 times by early Monday afternoon.

Sorry to accidentally photobomb your @CityofStJohns pic @JustinTrudeau #shirtlessCritch #shirtlessTrudeau pic.twitter.com/h58MBDJFfc
— Mark Critch (@markcritch) August 15, 2016

A clearly amused Seamus O'Regan, the MP for St. John's South-Mount Pearl, flanks the prime minister with one hand over his mouth, presumably stifling giggles.

Trudeau made international headlines recently with two shirtless photos, the latest while taking a break from surfing and simultaneously photobombing a couple getting married on a Tofino, B.C., beach.

Last month, the BBC and Time magazine reported on a Canadian family that encountered a bare-chested Trudeau while hiking in Quebec's Gatineau Park and took a selfie with the prime minister.

Reporting on the same Quebec encounter, American online news provider Mic called shirtless Trudeau "one of Canada's most prized national treasures."

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Smoke from U.S. wildfires drifting into southern B.C.

The smoke that’s currently visible in many areas of the Southeast Fire Centre is originating from several wildfires burning in Idaho and Washington State.

Smoke from U.S. wildfires drifting into southern B.C.

Molson Coors Moving Its B.C. Operations To Chilliwack

The company says it will build a new state-of-the-art facility on 14 1/2 hectares in Chilliwack, B.C., about 100 kilometres away from its current site.

Molson Coors Moving Its B.C. Operations To Chilliwack

British Military Officer Charged With Sex Assault On Canadian Officer: Police

Police say a British lieutenant-colonel who was temporarily posted to Kingston, Ont., is charged with sexually assaulting a female officer in the Canadian military.

British Military Officer Charged With Sex Assault On Canadian Officer: Police

65% Of Couples Avoid Talking Money Prior To Getting Hitched, Living Common Law: Poll

TORONTO — A new CIBC survey suggests nearly all couples believe it's important to have a serious joint discussion about finances before getting hitched or moving in together — but only about a third will actually do so.

65% Of Couples Avoid Talking Money Prior To Getting Hitched, Living Common Law: Poll

Fewer Canadian Mothers Work Outside Home Than Those In Many Rich Countries

OTTAWA — Fewer Canadian mothers — especially those with young children — participate in the job market compared to moms in many wealthy countries, says a newly released internal federal analysis.

Fewer Canadian Mothers Work Outside Home Than Those In Many Rich Countries

Nova Scotia Mountie Charged With Theft Of Drugs, Drug Trafficking

HALIFAX — An RCMP staff sergeant is facing several charges including drug trafficking following an 11-month investigation involving Mounties from five provinces.