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Carney vs. Poilievre: Who Faces a Cruel Summer?
Recent polls suggest a strong start to summer for Mark Carney's Liberals, while Pierre Poilievre's…
Belarus’s Shifting Stance: Lukashenka’s New Tack
Belarusian dictator Lukashenka's recent efforts to mend ties with Ukraine indicate a significant change in…
Iran War: Was It Worth the Cost?
Lloyd Axworthy analyzes the declaration that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran was "worth it," highlighting…
Poilievre’s Pride Stance & Socialist Wave Potential
This article dissects Pierre Poilievre's contentious Pride month statement and contrasts it with the rising…
Support Independent Journalism: Threats & Triumphs
An independent journalist details personal threats faced while exposing Neo-Nazis and far-right extremism. She appeals…
APTN National News: Nunavik TB Crisis & First Nations Garden
APTN National News investigates the critical tuberculosis crisis gripping Nunavik, bringing vital awareness to this…
BC Coast Reserve: Bigger Than PEI
A vast marine conservation reserve, exceeding the size of P.E.I., has been established on British…
Nutrition North: Cultivating Food Entrepreneurship
Canada's Nutrition North program undergoes reform, shifting focus to fostering food entrepreneurship and regional solutions.…
CBC Pulls Plug on Indigenous Satire Show After Residential Schools Skeptics Complain
CBC is pausing production on Northland Tales, a satirical Indigenous comedy series co-produced with the…
Canada’s Cannabis Act: Time for Indigenous Rights?
The Cannabis Act faces calls for significant amendments to accommodate Indigenous self-governance, particularly after recent…
Baffinland Mines Seeks Creditor Protection
Baffinland Iron Mines has initiated creditor protection proceedings to evaluate strategic options, including recapitalization or…
Trump’s Authoritarian Project: The Dictator’s Men
"All the Dictator's Men" — The Bulwark on Trump's Whole-of-Government Project William Kristol, Will Saletan, and Benjamin Parker dig into a rough week for the administration: a new Times/Siena poll…
America’s Economic Crossroads: Iran War, Tariffs, & AI Pitfalls
"We're on a Road to Nowhere": Tariffs, Iran, and the AI Bubble Martin McSweeney's latest Truth Matters piece links three threads: the Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis (with Trump reportedly…
US Policy Shifts: Poverty, Budgets & Iran War
Five Years On: Two Bills, Two Americas A retrospective comparing 2021's Child Tax Credit expansion (which cut child poverty nearly in half) with 2025's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which…
History’s Lessons Against Tyranny & Economic Greed
A British Perspective: Adam Smith, Empire, and America's Reckoning A reflective, wide-ranging essay from a UK-based commentator marking a personal transition (moving to reader-funded, subscription-free publishing) that widens into a…
Bensky’s Testimony, Trump’s Speech, and the Teleprompter Betting Scandal
A dense news roundup centering on Epstein survivor Dani Bensky's congressional testimony, in which she accused AG nominee Todd Blanche of dismissing survivors while spending nine hours interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell…
PEI Greens Upset Win: Polls & Pipeline Debate
The Numbers: A PEI Poll Vindicated, Plus Pipeline Sentiment and Nova Scotia's Muddled Picture Éric Grenier and Philippe J. Fournier open this week's episode with a mea culpa: last week's…
Trump’s Election Claims & Epstein Survivors Unheard
Fact-Check: Trump's Election Speech Announcement, Plus Epstein Survivors' Meeting With Blanche A same-night fact-check and reporting piece covering two threads. First: Trump's primetime address, where he announced declassifying "critical intelligence"…
Trump’s Allies Exposed: Truth Slips Out
Bulwark Roundup: Blanche's Maxwell Deal, Clayton's Election Dodge, and Vance's Helicopter Rides A sharply worded Bulwark commentary piece argues AG nominee Todd Blanche's conduct — his nine-hour interview with Ghislaine…
Trump’s Authoritarian Project: The Dictator’s Men
"All the Dictator's Men" — The Bulwark on Trump's Whole-of-Government Project William Kristol, Will Saletan, and Benjamin Parker dig into a rough week for the administration: a new Times/Siena poll…
Bensky’s Testimony, Trump’s Speech, and the Teleprompter Betting Scandal
A dense news roundup centering on Epstein survivor Dani Bensky's congressional testimony, in which she accused AG nominee Todd Blanche of dismissing survivors while spending nine hours interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell…
UN Tells Canada to End Indian Act Status Cut-Off — Indigenous Women Say Consultation Is Being Used to Delay Justice
A United Nations body is pressing Ottawa to pass Bill S-2 and eliminate the second-generation cut-off in the Indian Act — a rule that strips status from First Nations descendants…
Alberta Wants Out, Quebec Votes in October — And Canada’s Centre May Not Hold This Time
Author: Leni Spooner "The Country Is Already Rattled"Â Two provincial separatist movements. Two votes fourteen days apart. A trade war with Washington, a newly elected federal government still finding its…
At Canada Strong and Free, Conservatives Took Aim at Reconciliation and “Wokeism” — Cole Bennett Wasn’t Impressed
NDP MP Jamil Jivani mocked land acknowledgments at the Ottawa conference while Danielle Smith declared Alberta had "ended wokeism" to loud applause. Independent journalist Cole Bennett breaks down what was…
Danielle Smith – the public face of foreign interference in Canada – gets Canadian security clearance
A United Nations body is pressing Ottawa to pass Bill S-2 and eliminate the second-generation cut-off in the Indian Act — a rule that strips status from First Nations descendants…
Nurturing Urban Forests: Winnipeg’s Intensive Tree Care
Winnipeg is diligently working to restore its urban forest, decimated by disease. This intensive effort…
Canada’s Major Projects: Balancing Progress & Nature
A new federal proposal to fast-track major infrastructure projects in Canada raises significant environmental concerns.…
Quebec: Canada’s Electrification Bellwether
Quebec, Canada's most electrified province, serves as a crucial case study for its national electrification…
Alberta’s Bitumen: Untapped Value in Advanced Materials
Alberta is missing a significant economic opportunity by primarily selling bitumen as fuel. Shifting focus…
Manitoba’s Sunny Paradox: No Plan for Solar Power
Manitoba, among Canada's sunniest regions, surprisingly neglects solar power in its energy strategy. This highlights…
PEI Elections: A Century of Political History & Leaders
Examining key provincial elections and leadership contests. Discover the figures and shifts that defined PEI's…
Carney vs. Poilievre: Who Faces a Cruel Summer?
Recent polls suggest a strong start to summer for Mark Carney's Liberals, while Pierre Poilievre's…
Belarus’s Shifting Stance: Lukashenka’s New Tack
Belarusian dictator Lukashenka's recent efforts to mend ties with Ukraine indicate a significant change in…
Iran War: Was It Worth the Cost?
Lloyd Axworthy analyzes the declaration that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran was "worth it," highlighting…
Waterloo Court Grants Rights to Unhoused Individuals
The CCLA celebrates a landmark Ontario court decision recognizing unhoused individuals' constitutional rights and mandating…
Poilievre: The ‘Man of the People’ Who Never Paid Rent
This report dissects Pierre Poilievre's publicly funded life, contrasting it with his populist rhetoric. It…
US Freezes Canada’s Defence Board: A New Low
The US has halted its participation in the Permanent Joint Board on Defence with Canada,…
Is H5N1 Bird Flu the Next Pandemic Threat?
The H5N1 bird flu poses a significant pandemic threat, with experts warning of its potential…
NB Residents Battle AI Data Centre Over Environment & Power
Residents in Lorneville, New Brunswick, are actively opposing a proposed AI data centre, citing concerns…
Trump’s Tariffs: Forced Labour the New Justification
Following a Supreme Court setback, the Trump administration quickly reframed its global tariff strategy. Forced…
Cuba’s Silent War: The Blockade’s Human Cost
Charlie Angus sounds the alarm on the severe humanitarian crisis in Cuba caused by the…
Authoritarian Libertarianism: A Political Cancer
Markham Hislop talks about the concept of authoritarian libertarianism, highlighting its contradictory nature and pervasive…
The Walrus Dominates National Magazine Awards with 5 Golds
The Walrus celebrated a stellar night at the 2026 National Magazine Awards, securing an impressive…
America’s Escalating Political Violence
America faces a perilous epidemic of political violence, fueled by escalating hate and division. This…
North Korean Forced Labor Penetrates EU Supply Chains
A new report highlights North Korea's state-imposed forced labor, with workers exploited abroad and their…
Canada’s High-Speed Rail Debate: Lessons from the CPR
Leni Spooner draws parallels between Canada's 1881 CPR debate and today's high-speed rail proposals, highlighting…
Russia’s ‘Civic Death Law’ Targets Exiled Critics
Russia proposes a stark 'civic death law' intended to severely restrict exiled critics, denying them…
Global Perception of Canada: An Unexpected Picture
David Moscrop on global perceptions of Canada after book tour experiences in Australia and New…
Bill Barilko’s Enduring Mystery: Hockey Legend’s Fate
Unravel the compelling mystery of NHL legend Bill Barilko, whose iconic Stanley Cup-winning goal was…
Nurturing Urban Forests: Winnipeg’s Intensive Tree Care
Winnipeg is diligently working to restore its urban forest, decimated by disease. This intensive effort…
Hoekstra, MAGA & Alberta Voter Data Scandal
Former US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra is implicated in the manipulation of Alberta voter data, raising…
Baffinland Mines Seeks Creditor Protection
Baffinland Iron Mines has initiated creditor protection proceedings to evaluate strategic options, including recapitalization or…
Canada ups Ebola screening as Ontario test negative
Canada is enhancing airport Ebola screening protocols following an individual's negative test in Ontario. This…
APTN National News: Nunavik TB Crisis & First Nations Garden
APTN National News investigates the critical tuberculosis crisis gripping Nunavik, bringing vital awareness to this…
ICE Funding: A Mental Health Crisis
Increased ICE funding exacerbates a growing mental health crisis marked by detainee deaths and community-wide…
First Canadian Hantavirus Case Confirmed in B.C.
The first hantavirus case in Canada has been confirmed in a British Columbia patient. This…
Canada & Ebola: Travel Ban Debates Amid Outbreak
Canada grapples with the question of implementing travel bans, similar to those considered by the U.S., amidst the ongoing Ebola outbreak. While safety concerns are paramount, the government currently advises…
Returning to Ontario: What to Expect Now
For those contemplating a return to Ontario, this article provides a candid look at the province's current landscape. It navigates the updated economic, social, and political realities, contrasting them with…
CLC Convention: Workers’ Agenda for Canada
The Canadian Labour Congress convention in Winnipeg drew thousands to discuss critical labour issues. Union leaders and NDP representatives outlined a progressive agenda for Canadian workers' rights and well-being.
David Malone: A Legacy of Memories
This moving tribute compiles cherished memories of David Malone, an extraordinary friend, mentor, and colleague. It paints a portrait of his unique contributions and lasting legacy, deeply touching all who…
Canada’s Electrification Strategy: A Critical Gap
Ottawa's new electricity strategy prioritizes supply, overlooking crucial demand-side electrification and domestic manufacturing. This imbalance…
Alberta’s Pipeline Dreams vs. Global Oil Reality
Alberta's energy minister champions new pipelines, but global data from the IEA and BloombergNEF contradict…
Canadians Facing Billions in Higher Oil Costs
A recent report indicates Canadians face $12 billion in increased oil costs over the next…
The U.S. has imposed duties on Canadian mushrooms, exposing Canada’s significant reliance on a single export market. This move highlights a recurring pattern of trade disputes and underscores the need for Canada to address its structural economic vulnerabilities.
The U.S. has imposed duties on Canadian mushrooms, exposing Canada's significant reliance on a single…
PEI Elections: A Century of Political History & Leaders
Examining key provincial elections and leadership contests. Discover the figures and shifts that defined PEI's political landscape over a century.
Carney vs. Poilievre: Who Faces a Cruel Summer?
Recent polls suggest a strong start to summer for Mark Carney's Liberals, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives struggle for momentum. This analysis explores whether the coming months will offer relief or…
