The Canadian economy expanded by 0.3 per cent in May, beating economist forecasts and extending a spring rebound that puts second-quarter annualized growth on track to surpass 3 per cent, according to Statistics Canada data released on Friday. While resources and construction drove the broad-based gains, economists warn that impending U.S. tariffs and geopolitical energy … Read more
According to Reuters and Fox News, the United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, driving Brent crude futures up more than 7 percent past US$90 a barrel. President Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran hard after Tehran confirmed it fired on U.S. bases in Jordan and ships in the … Read more
Nutrien, a dominant global potash miner based in Saskatchewan, has chosen to invest upwards of $1-billion in the Port of Longview, Washington, rather than expand through British Columbia’s Port of Vancouver. According to regulatory compliance consultant, banking historian, and Globe and Mail contributing columnist John Turley-Ewart, this cross-border capital flight serves as a stark red … Read more
Canada’s Drug Agency has reversed its initial stance, now recommending that public drug plans provide coverage for the Alzheimer’s medication lecanemab, provided specific clinical and safety conditions are met. The Canadian Drug Expert Committee (CDEC) updated its recommendation on Thursday, citing new evidence and a pressing clinical need, despite lingering concerns over the drug’s high … Read more
Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, at her home in Haytor. Devon and Cornwall police confirmed the arrest occurred in South Yorkshire. Authorities state there is currently no evidence the incident was politically motivated or related to terrorism. The Investigation into … Read more
Alberta, Ottawa, and five major oil sands producers have formalized a tripartite agreement to advance the Pathways carbon capture project while facilitating expanded crude production. Signed July 2 and made public Monday, the deal establishes a framework for regulatory and financial support intended to reach 10 megatons of emissions reductions by 2045 while filling expanded … Read more
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