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Trump Data Tracking, Iran Ceasefire, Trump Family Deals

Trump Data Tracking, Iran Ceasefire, Trump Family Deals

Daily Cartoon: The Revolving Door

Daily Cartoon: The Revolving Door

Loss of Trust Fuels Populism: A Global Cancer

Loss of Trust Fuels Populism: A Global Cancer

Macron’s EU-China Strategy: From Waving to Waffling?

Macron’s EU-China Strategy: From Waving to Waffling?

PEI Elections: A Century of Political History & Leaders

PEI Elections: A Century of Political History & Leaders

Russia’s Largest Aerial Strike on Kyiv: 90 Missiles, 600 Drones, and an Oreshnik

Russia’s Largest Aerial Strike on Kyiv: 90 Missiles, 600 Drones, and an Oreshnik

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A Lecture From Washington, A Silence At Home

Canada’s NATO Defence Spending: A 9B Bill With No Plan

Canada’s NATO Defence Spending: A $159B Bill With No Plan

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CBC Pulls Plug on Indigenous Satire Show After Residential Schools Skeptics Complain

Waterloo Court Grants Rights to Unhoused Individuals

Waterloo Court Grants Rights to Unhoused Individuals

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Social Security Fund Depleting Faster Than Expected

Canada Faces Whey Protein Shortage: What You Need to Know

Canada Faces Whey Protein Shortage: What You Need to Know

Canada ups Ebola screening as Ontario test negative

Canada ups Ebola screening as Ontario test negative

Insolvency Filings Hit 17-Year High as Canadians Drown in Debt

Insolvency Filings Hit 17-Year High as Canadians Drown in Debt

Ford’s Water Privatization Risks Public Health

Ford’s Water Privatization Risks Public Health

Saskatchewan Elections: A Century of Political Shifts

Saskatchewan Elections: A Century of Political Shifts

Both the Liberals and the Provincial Rights Party adopted similar planks in their platform related…

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Trump’s Iran Deal: A Costly “Turd Rolled in Glitter”

Trump’s Iran Deal: A Costly “Turd Rolled in Glitter”

Martin Sweeny examines the US-Iran memorandum under Trump, labeling it a significant defeat for American…

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The Numbers: Political Polls, Quiz Redemption

As the summer political season begins, The Numbers dissects the latest federal and provincial poll…

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Trump’s Iran Policy: Bombs, Ceasefire, and Influence Shifts

The Bulwark disects Trump's Iran policy, examining the impact of bombing tactics followed by concessions.…

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Anne Applebaum scrutinizes Donald Trump's use of a "firehose of lies" propaganda technique, drawing parallels…

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APTN National News: Nunavik TB Crisis & First Nations Garden

APTN National News investigates the critical tuberculosis crisis gripping Nunavik, bringing vital awareness to this…

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A vast marine conservation reserve, exceeding the size of P.E.I., has been established on British…

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Nutrition North: Cultivating Food Entrepreneurship

Nutrition North: Cultivating Food Entrepreneurship

Canada's Nutrition North program undergoes reform, shifting focus to fostering food entrepreneurship and regional solutions.…

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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…

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Canada’s Cannabis Act: Time for Indigenous Rights?

The Cannabis Act faces calls for significant amendments to accommodate Indigenous self-governance, particularly after recent…

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Baffinland Mines Seeks Creditor Protection

Baffinland Iron Mines has initiated creditor protection proceedings to evaluate strategic options, including recapitalization or…

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PEI Elections: A Century of Political History & Leaders

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.

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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 Conservatives struggle for momentum. This analysis explores whether the coming months will offer relief or…

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Belarus’s Shifting Stance: Lukashenka’s New Tack

Belarus’s Shifting Stance: Lukashenka’s New Tack

Belarusian dictator Lukashenka's recent efforts to mend ties with Ukraine indicate a significant change in his perception of the ongoing conflict. This strategic maneuvering by a key Russian ally warrants…

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Iran War: Was It Worth the Cost?

Iran War: Was It Worth the Cost?

Lloyd Axworthy analyzes the declaration that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran was "worth it," highlighting the vast human and economic costs incurred. It questions the wisdom of such pronouncements before…

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Trump Data Tracking, Iran Ceasefire, Trump Family Deals

Trump Data Tracking, Iran Ceasefire, Trump Family Deals

The Trump administration faces scrutiny for tracking user data on federal websites. Meanwhile, a US-Iran ceasefire holds, amidst new revelations about Trump family business dealings.

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Daily Cartoon: The Revolving Door

Daily Cartoon: The Revolving Door

Enjoy today's whimsical cartoon sketch featuring a revolving doorway, dated June 24, 2026. This piece offers a fresh perspective to start your day.

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Loss of Trust Fuels Populism: A Global Cancer

Loss of Trust Fuels Populism: A Global Cancer

A look into the role of trust in politics, arguing its erosion is a breeding ground for populism. It examines the impacts on both US and UK political landscapes, highlighting…

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Macron’s EU-China Strategy: From Waving to Waffling?

Macron’s EU-China Strategy: From Waving to Waffling?

Emmanuel Macron pushes for a collective EU response to China's economic threat, encountering resistance. The article examines the "Second China Shock" and Europe's struggle to balance economic ties with strategic…

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PEI Elections: A Century of Political History & Leaders

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.

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UN Tells Canada to End Indian Act Status Cut-Off — Indigenous Women Say Consultation Is Being Used to Delay Justice

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…

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Alberta Wants Out, Quebec Votes in October — And Canada’s Centre May Not Hold This Time

Alberta Wants Out, Quebec Votes in October — And Canada’s Centre May Not Hold This Time

Author: Leni Spooner "The Country Is Already Rattled"  Two provincial separatist movements. Two votes fourteen days apart. A trade war with Washington, a newly elected federal government still finding its…

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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…

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Danielle Smith – the public face of foreign interference in Canada – gets Canadian security clearance

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…

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Charlie Angus Marks One Year of The Resistance Tour — And He’s Just Getting Started

Charlie Angus Marks One Year of The Resistance Tour — And He’s Just Getting Started

For our small team, May 12th is special: it’s the anniversary of the first Elbows Up Resistance Town Hall in Picton, Ontario.   From a packed theatre in Picton to…

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Nurturing Urban Forests: Winnipeg’s Intensive Tree Care

Winnipeg is diligently working to restore its urban forest, decimated by disease. This intensive effort…

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Canada’s ‘major projects’ should not come at the cost of the environment

Canada’s Major Projects: Balancing Progress & Nature

A new federal proposal to fast-track major infrastructure projects in Canada raises significant environmental concerns.…

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Quebec: Canada’s Electrification Bellwether

Quebec, Canada's most electrified province, serves as a crucial case study for its national electrification…

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Alberta’s Bitumen: Untapped Value in Advanced Materials

Alberta’s Bitumen: Untapped Value in Advanced Materials

Alberta is missing a significant economic opportunity by primarily selling bitumen as fuel. Shifting focus…

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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…

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NDP Struggles Persist Despite Polling Gains

NDP Struggles Persist Despite Polling Gains

The NDP grapples with consistent struggles, even as isolated polling data suggests minor improvements. Latest…

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Saskatchewan Elections: A Century of Political Shifts

Saskatchewan Elections: A Century of Political Shifts

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Trump’s Iran Deal: A Costly “Turd Rolled in Glitter”

Trump’s Iran Deal: A Costly “Turd Rolled in Glitter”

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The Numbers: Political Polls, Quiz Redemption

The Numbers: Political Polls, Quiz Redemption

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