A woman has died in a Calgary hospital after being shot by a police officer during a confrontation on Deerfoot Trail on Sunday. Calgary police reported the incident occurred around 4:17 p.m. following reports of an erratic driver. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is now investigating the use of force. What tools did … 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 Canadian federal government is expected to announce its selection for a new multi-billion dollar submarine fleet within days, marking the end of a two-year procurement race between German-based ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and South Korean manufacturer Hanwha. According to officials, the project will replace Canada’s aging Victoria-class vessels with up to 12 new submarines … 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
Australia’s $1.75B Radar Sale to Canada: What It Means for Arctic Security and Global Defense Trade Australia will sell its advanced Over-the-Horizon Radar (OTH) technology to Canada for $1.75 billion—the country’s largest-ever defense export deal—marking a pivotal shift in Arctic surveillance and defense collaboration. The system, capable of tracking missiles, aircraft, and ships up to … Read more
Denmark will deploy up to 850 soldiers to Latvia in the autumn of 2026, marking a transition from episodic NATO rotations to a permanent forward defense posture. According to reports from Reuters and Defence24, the Danish battalion will integrate into the Canadian-led Multinational Brigade Latvia, replacing a departing Swedish contingent and bolstering the alliance’s presence … Read more
A lunar occultation occurred on Wednesday, June 17, when the Moon passed directly between Earth and Venus, temporarily concealing the planet from view across much of North America. According to Rob Wright Images via Storyful, the event was visible in daylight across the contiguous United States, southern Canada, northern Mexico, and parts of the Caribbean … Read more
President Donald Trump’s second term is defined by a consolidation of power that differs significantly from his initial tenure, according to the book “Regime Change” by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. Trump reportedly believes that the 2020 election loss ultimately strengthened his current position, allowing him to bypass the institutional friction, … Read more
Twelve children sustained electrical burns at the Cultus Lake Waterpark in British Columbia on Monday after coming into contact with a railing. Technical Safety BC, the provincial regulatory body, has identified “electrical non-compliances” at the site and ordered the facility to remain closed until all hazards are corrected and a further investigation is completed. Did … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron is utilizing the historic Palace of Versailles as a diplomatic instrument to influence U.S. policy, leveraging the site’s grandeur to build personal rapport with President Donald Trump. By hosting events at the 17th-century estate, Macron aims to secure channels for discussions on trade, Iran, and the conflict in Ukraine, according to … Read more