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    S1 E9 | Are We That Incompetent? Canada vs Saudi Arabia

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    S1 E2 | Milk, Markets, and the Cost of Protection

OTTAWA

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OTTAWA

OC Transpo Line 1 Eastern Extension Delayed Until Spring 2026

OTTAWA : The long-awaited eastern extension of OC Transpo's Line 1 will not begin trial operations until at least spring 2026, transit officials confirmed this week, marking another setback for the project that will connect Blair station to Trim Road in Orléans. The delay pushes the anticipated launch window to between April and June, and possibly into late spring or early summer, according to statements from OC Transpo's Interim General […]

todayFebruary 17, 2026 1

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Economics

Janice Charette Named Chief Negotiator for CUSMA Trade Negotiations

OTTAWA : The federal government has appointed Janice Charette as Canada's chief trade negotiator to lead the country's upcoming negotiations on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment on February 16, 2026, as Canada prepares for a mandated review of the trilateral trade agreement. Charette will work alongside Canada's Ambassador to the United States, Mark Wiseman, to manage the review process. Background on the Appointment […]

todayFebruary 17, 2026 4

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Economics

Carney Unveils $6.6B “Buy Canadian” Defence Plan, Targets 125,000 Jobs

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a $6.6-billion domestic defence procurement strategy aimed at strengthening Canada’s military capacity while directing a greater share of federal spending toward Canadian companies. The plan, described by the federal government as a “Buy Canadian” defence initiative, would require that 70 percent of federal defence contracts be awarded to Canadian firms over the next decade. Officials say the move is designed to bolster national security, […]

todayFebruary 17, 2026 5

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Community Mourning and the Road to Healing in Tumbler Ridge

TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. : In the wake of a devastating mass shooting that claimed eight lives on February 10, 2026, the tight-knit community of Tumbler Ridge is transitioning from a state of shock to a profound period of mourning and a loud call for sustained mental health resources. As the RCMP confirmed the identities of the victims this week, flowers, candles, and teddy bears have formed a growing memorial outside […]

todayFebruary 17, 2026 1

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MONTREAL

Canada Drifting Off Course on Climate Targets as Policy Shifts Take Hold

Canada is no longer on track to meet any of its major climate commitments, according to a new national review that warns the country’s emissions strategy is weakening at a critical moment. The assessment finds Canada is likely to miss its 2026 milestone, its 2030 Paris Agreement target, and its long-term 2050 net-zero objective. The findings point to recent policy changes, economic pressures, and shifting political priorities that have slowed […]

todayFebruary 14, 2026

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Art and Culture

Remembering Catherine O’Hara: A Brilliant Career and Lasting Legacy

Catherine Anne O’Hara, the beloved Canadian-American actress, comedian, and writer whose career spanned more than five decades, died on January 30, 2026, at the age of 71 following a brief illness, her representatives confirmed. Her passing was met with an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans, colleagues, and collaborators around the world. Born in Toronto on March 4, 1954, O’Hara was the sixth of seven children in a family […]

todayJanuary 31, 2026 3

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Bomb cyclone disrupts North America as extreme cold grips Canadian cities coast to coast

A powerful bomb cyclone sweeping across North America is bringing widespread disruption to travel, infrastructure, and daily life, while pushing dangerously cold Arctic air deep into Canada, affecting major cities from coast to coast. A bomb cyclone, formally known as bombogenesis, occurs when a storm rapidly intensifies, with atmospheric pressure dropping sharply in a short period of time. This rapid strengthening fuels powerful winds, heavy precipitation, and abrupt temperature swings. […]

todayJanuary 31, 2026 3

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MONTREAL

Pierre Poilievre survives leadership confidence vote at Conservative convention in Calgary

Calgary — Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has survived a leadership confidence vote at the party’s national convention in Calgary, securing enough support from delegates to remain leader as the party prepares for the next federal election. The vote, held during the multi-day gathering of party members, MPs, and organizers, followed longstanding party rules requiring a leadership review after a federal election loss. While Poilievre remained leader, the results offered […]

todayJanuary 31, 2026 6

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MONTREAL

Historic Winter Storm Paralyzes Travel and Daily Life Across North America, With Brutal Impact in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal

A powerful winter storm that swept across much of the United States over the weekend has now left a deep imprint on southern Canada, burying major cities under heavy snowfall, snarling air and ground travel, and forcing widespread closures across Ontario and Quebec. The massive system affected large parts of North America, disrupting daily life from the Midwest and Northeast in the United States through Canada’s most densely populated corridor. […]

todayJanuary 26, 2026 10