U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has criticized Canada’s recent retaliation against U.S. tariffs, stating that Ottawa’s moves have effectively “pulled the rug out from USMCA” (CUSMA)—the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement. He added that by imposing tariffs...
Air Canada has begun cancelling flights days ahead of a possible strike by its pilots, sparking questions among passengers about why the airline is taking action before any labour stoppage has officially begun. The airline says the early cancellations are part of a...
US President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far been met with skepticism and anxiety in Ukraine and across Europe, but there's one place where it's being welcomed: China. China's Foreign Ministry said on August 12 that it...
China has publicly expressed approval of the Trump–Putin summit, interpreting it as a pivotal moment in global diplomacy. According to China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, ongoing contact between the U.S. and Russia is “gladly” welcomed. However, there’s more at play...
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Ban Entry to Crown Lands Amid Extreme Fire DangerAs hot, dry weather heightens wildfire risk across Atlantic Canada, Nova Scotia has imposed a sweeping ban on accessing Crown forests—including hiking, camping, fishing, and vehicle...
Air Canada has started pre-emptively cancelling flights as the airline braces for a potential strike by its pilots, raising concerns about travel disruptions for thousands of passengers across the country. The airline said the move was necessary to manage its schedule...
Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny Knight have pledged a monumental $2 billion gift to the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)—marking the largest single donation ever made to a U.S. university or academic health...
Pandora A/S, the Danish charm and jewellery powerhouse, reported Q2 2025 results—both operating profit and organic revenue growth landed squarely in line with analysts’ projections. The company posted an operating profit of DKK 1.29 billion (~USD $202 million) and...
A biting cold snap continues across much of Alberta, with sub-zero temperatures lingering—but there's light at the end of the frost-filled tunnel. Environment and Climate Change Canada has extended extreme cold warnings, noting that wind chill values near –40 °C...
The mountain town of Banff, Alberta, has just experienced its driest meteorological winter ever, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Covering the three coldest months—December through February—the 2024–25 winter brought only 15.8 mm of precipitation,...
