The Innu First Nation of Pessamit has voted to reject a $1.3-billion land-use and reconciliation agreement with the Quebec government and Hydro-Québec. According to referendum results overseen by lawyer Alexis Wawanoloath, 63 per cent of the community voted against the pact, which aimed to settle long-standing disputes over hydroelectric infrastructure on ancestral lands while securing … Read more
Two men were killed and four others injured during an exchange of gunfire at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in midtown Toronto on Saturday, July 12, 2026. Toronto Police Service (TPS) recovered two firearms from the scene and are currently seeking several suspects, according to Deputy Chief Frank Barredo. Details of the Salsa on … Read more
Renata Ford, the wife of the late Toronto mayor Rob Ford and sister-in-law to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, has died. The Premier confirmed the news in a brief statement on Monday, expressing his heartbreak for her two children, Stephanie and Dougie. The family has requested privacy during this period. Background and Public Life Renata Ford … Read more
Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has emerged as the only candidate to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and prime minister of Britain. In a speech delivered Monday at the People’s History Museum in Manchester, Mr. Burnham proposed a structural overhaul of the British government, including the establishment of a “No. 10 … Read more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s slate of progressive candidates secured a series of victories in Tuesday’s congressional primaries, unseating two incumbent Democratic congressmen and signaling a shift in the city’s political power structure. The results, confirmed by Associated Press reporting, mark a significant advancement for the democratic socialist movement as it seeks to redefine … Read more
An explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone has killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, complicating efforts to resume natural gas exports following months of regional instability. The blast occurred Sunday night as crews attempted to restart the Barzan gas facility, which had been shuttered due to Iranian military activity in the Strait … Read more
The Halton District School Board has achieved some of Ontario’s highest standardized math scores by abandoning traditional rote learning in favor of active, collaborative classroom models. While provincial data from December 2024 shows that 42 per cent of Grade 9 students and 50 per cent of Grade 6 students across English-language schools failed to meet … Read more
Canada Loses Free NHL Hockey on CBC: What Happens Next for Fans and the Future of Sports Broadcasting Rogers Sportsnet will now air all Saturday NHL games exclusively on its subscription platforms, ending CBC’s 72-year run of free broadcasts under the iconic Hockey Night in Canada brand. The shift marks the end of an era … Read more
Canada has expanded its sanctions against Russia, targeting 162 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new measures during the G7 summit in France, citing the need to disrupt the Russian war machine. This move builds on Canada’s existing commitment of $2.8-billion in military aid … Read more
The scheduled opening of the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge was abruptly cancelled Thursday at the demand of the Trump administration, just one day before a planned ribbon-cutting ceremony. The delay, which aims to protect the financial interests of the privately owned Ambassador Bridge, follows years of political lobbying by the bridge’s owners, the Michigan-based … Read more