A historic winter storm has unleashed its fury across Ontario, transforming landscapes into scenes from a snow globe and bringing daily life to a grinding halt. In a dramatic display of winter’s power, parts of the province were buried under a staggering 70 centimetres of snow, with fierce winds creating massive drifts and whiteout conditions. […]
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In the grand narrative of Canada’s economy, the spotlight often swings between two poles: the towering, systemically important giants and the plucky, numerous startups. We hear constantly about corporations that are “too big to fail” and small businesses hailed as the “backbone” of job creation. But what about the vital engine in between? A quiet,
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The roar of the crowd is absent, replaced by the deafening rush of wind and the sharp scrape of steel on ice. Headfirst, at speeds exceeding 130 km/h, an athlete navigates a serpentine track of sheer ice with nothing but courage and minute body movements as their steering. This is skeleton racing, one of the
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A sigh of relief echoed through financial headlines recently as Canada reported a surprising surge in economic growth for the third quarter of 2025. The headline GDP number, stronger than most analysts had predicted, offered a glimmer of hope after months of lackluster performance. However, a chorus of economists is now urging caution, warning that
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The entertainment world is in mourning following the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing of actor Spencer Lofranco. Best known for his compelling role as John Gotti Jr. in the 2018 biopic *Gotti*, starring alongside John Travolta, Lofranco’s death at the age of 33 has sent shockwaves through the industry and among his fans. Details
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The recent resignation of Steven Guilbeault from federal cabinet has ignited a fierce debate that extends far beyond the typical political post-mortem. It strikes at the heart of a modern political dilemma: can someone who builds their identity and career in the trenches of activism successfully transition to the nuanced, often compromising, world of governance?
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The relationship between Canada and India is a complex tapestry woven with threads of deep people-to-people ties, significant economic potential, and recurring diplomatic friction. While shared democratic values and a vibrant Indian diaspora in Canada provide a strong foundation, recent events have exposed serious fault lines, challenging the partnership and raising questions about its future
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In a significant update to its international travel guidance, the Government of Canada has expanded its official travel advisory list, urging increased caution for citizens planning visits to several popular destinations. The updated advisory now flags a diverse set of countries, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Italy, and Thailand, citing a heightened
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The world of Canadian sports and broadcasting has lost a luminous figure. Colleen Jones, a name synonymous with curling excellence and trusted journalism, has passed away at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her death marks the end of an era, leaving a profound void on the ice, in the newsroom,
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A new, critical study is sounding the alarm on a fundamental pillar of Canadian democracy: the relationship between the military and the civilian government that directs it. The research, conducted by the University of Ottawa’s Centre for International Policy Studies, concludes that Canada’s framework for civilian oversight of the military is dangerously weak, lagging behind
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