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U Sports chief executive Pierre Arsenault says McGill University’s decision to cut 25 athletics teams after the 2025–26 season is unfortunate. The university said it reached the decision after an extensive review with both internal and external stakeholders. Moreover, Arsenault noted that student-athletes balance demanding academic and athletic workloads. He said the news will be [...] The post U…
A shooting east of Quebec City has left one minor dead and another injured in St-Vallier-de-Bellechasse. Police were called to a home around 4 p.m. Sunday after reports of two injured youths. One victim was found unconscious and later declared dead at hospital. Meanwhile, the second victim suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive. [...] The post Quebec authorities investigate shooting…
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has asked Deloitte to review its work after a major report was found to contain false citations. Moreover, the province said the mistakes were discovered in a 526-page staffing plan prepared for the health sector. A Health Department spokesperson said Deloitte acknowledged the errors in the citations. However, the firm [...] The post Deloitte faces…
Canada and its G7 partners are intensifying their efforts to confront transnational organized crime. Moreover, the ministers meeting in Ottawa agreed that global crime groups now operate with greater reach and sophistication. As a result, they committed to actions designed to disrupt how these networks finance their activities. In addition, their joint statement described the [...] The post G7…
After over a decade of advocacy, Rhode Island passed an assault weapon ban that could signal a new legal direction for gun control efforts in the U.S. The law, signed by Governor Dan McKee, focuses on banning the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of specific high-powered firearms starting in 2026. Unlike other state laws, it doesn’t [...] The post Rhode Island assault weapon ban tests legal…
Canada must double the pace of home construction over the next decade to return to the affordability levels seen in 2019. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC), this requires between 430,000 and 480,000 new housing units each year until 2035 — roughly double the current construction rate. CMHC reported that 90,760 housing starts [...] The post Home construction must double by 2035…
The emotional toll of climate change continues to deepen in 2025, particularly among younger generations. Many experience a mix of anxiety, fear, grief, and helplessness over a warming planet and what the future might bring. These emotions can disrupt sleep, cloud concentration, and raise questions about family planning and the ethics of having children. Climate [...] The post Emotional toll of…
Brady Oliveira is back in the lineup for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers just in time for their matchup against the Calgary Stampeders. The standout running back, who earned CFL’s Most Outstanding Player and Top Canadian honours last season, will start Thursday after missing two games with a shoulder injury. Oliveira went down early in Winnipeg’s [...] The post Oliveira returns to Blue Bombers lineup…
A deadly wildfire in Catalonia, Spain, claimed the lives of two farmers on Tuesday, as Europe’s intense heat wave continues to sweep the continent. The fire, driven by hot, dry winds, burned 6,500 hectares and sent a massive ash cloud 45,000 feet into the air. Fire officials called it the largest blaze ever recorded in [...] The post Heat wave fuels deadly Spain wildfire as Europe battles soaring…
Canadian tennis players Leylah Fernandez, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Gabriel Diallo are through to the second round of Wimbledon 2025 after impressive opening-round victories on Monday. Fernandez, seeded 29th, made quick work of Great Britain’s Hannah Klugman with a 6-1, 6-3 win. The 22-year-old from Laval, Quebec, dominated the 16-year-old local wildcard, hitting 23 winners and [...] The post…
