CanadaApr 07, 2026
Carney outlines $51B federal plan for local infrastructure, housing and health projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will invest $51 billion over the next decade to address infrastructure gaps across Canada, with funding directed toward municipal projects, housing and health care facilities.
Speaking in Brampton on Tuesday, Carney detailed how the Build Communities Strong Fund, first announced in the 2025 federal budget, will allocate $27.8 billion for core infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems. A further $6 billion is earmarked for community-level projects, including recreation centres.
According to the Prime Minister’s of
CanadaApr 07, 2026
Carney calls for adherence to international law amid Iran conflict
Prime Minister Mark Carney says all parties involved in ongoing military activity linked to Iran must follow international law, emphasizing the protection of civilians and infrastructure.
In remarks addressing the conflict, Carney said that while Iran’s nuclear program contributes to regional instability, соблюдение international legal standards remains critical for all sides. According to the prime minister, civilians and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted during hostilities.
He added that humanitarian obligations are shared by all parties and stressed that “even wars
CanadaApr 06, 2026
Advance polls close Monday in three federal byelections that could affect Liberal seat count
Advance polling stations in three federal byelections in Ontario and Quebec are set to close at 9 p.m. Monday, according to Elections Canada, with voting continuing at local Elections Canada offices until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The byelections, scheduled for April 13, were called last month for the Toronto-area ridings of Scarborough Southwest and University–Rosedale, and the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne. Voters in all three ridings also have the option to apply to vote by mail before Tuesday.
According to Elections Canada procedures, the Terrebonne byelection follows a Supreme Court decision
CanadaApr 06, 2026
Artemis II crew sets new distance record on lunar flyby, NASA says
A crew of Canadian and American astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission has reached a new milestone in human spaceflight, travelling farther from Earth than any humans in history, according to NASA.
The four-person crew includes Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and U.S. astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch. The agency said the Orion spacecraft reached an estimated distance of about 406,000 kilometres from Earth as it passed near the Moon, surpassing the previous record of 400,171 kilometres set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970.
According to NASA, the spacecraft flew app
CanadaApr 06, 2026
Artemis II reaches deep space milestone, Canadian astronaut among crew surpassing Apollo 13 distance
Canadian Space Agency says NASA’s Artemis II mission has travelled farther into space than previous crewed missions, setting a new milestone as it passes close to the Moon.
The agency confirmed Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and three U.S. crewmates have gone beyond the distance reached during the Apollo 13 mission. It marks the first time a Canadian astronaut has travelled this far from Earth.
The Orion capsule is flying past the far side of the Moon, a region not visible from Earth. According to mission details released by NASA, the flight is designed to test systems and assess the space
BCApr 02, 2026
Canada Super 60 season 2 returns to BC Place Stadium
The Canada Super 60 league is set to return to Vancouver's iconic BC Place Stadium. The second season of the league has been announced. This time, the league will be played from September 29 to October 4. Organizers say that the league will once again see the combination of the game of cricket with entertainment, cultural activities and concerts. League organizer Yuvraj Singh, iconic former international cricketer, says that the first season was successful and we are happy that we are now going ahead with the second season.
Yuvraj Singh with BC Premier David Eby at BC Place stadium during the
CanadaApr 02, 2026
Canada joins 40-country talks on Strait of Hormuz shipping amid global concerns
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand took part in a virtual meeting with more than 40 countries, including the United Kingdom and India, to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.
The meeting was convened by U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, who warned that Iran’s move to block the passage poses risks to the global economy, according to statements shared following the discussion. Anand emphasized the need to uphold international law and ensure freedom of navigation through the waterway.
India was represented by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misr
CanadaApr 02, 2026
Poilievre proposes temporary federal gas tax holiday, cites cost relief for drivers
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to suspend gas taxes for the remainder of the year, saying the measure would provide immediate cost relief as fuel prices rise.
In a press release issued Thursday, Poilievre said eliminating federal fuel taxes could save a family of four about $1,200 over the rest of 2026. He argued the policy would ease financial pressure on households facing higher transportation and food costs.
“Canadians deserve affordable fuel and food,” Poilievre said in the release, adding that the proposal would allow seniors, families and wo
CanadaApr 01, 2026
Global attention turns to Artemis II launch, Canadian astronaut among crew
People in Canada and around the world are preparing to watch the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission, which is set to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, according to NASA mission briefings.
The crew includes Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, 50, of London, Ont., who will serve as mission specialist. The Canadian Space Agency says Hansen is expected to become the first non-American astronaut to travel beyond low Earth orbit.
Hansen will fly alongside NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch. The mission is part of NASA’s Artemis p
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