CanadaAug 28, 2026
32 Canadians Missing After Nepal-Tibet Border Floods
The Canadian government has confirmed that 32 Canadians are among 1,924 people reported missing following the devastating floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Minister for International Development Randeep Sarai said Canada’s ambassador to Nepal has provided the latest information to Global Affairs Canada.
Authorities have recovered 579 bodies from the debris so far, but Nepalese authorities have not officially identified any of the recovered victims as Canadian citizens. Anand warned that the number of missing Canadians could be even h
WorldAug 27, 2026
Trump Orders Lake Ontario Renamed ‘Lake America’ Amid Canada-U.S. Trade War
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” with immediate effect, amid escalating tensions between Canada and the United States over trade.
The lake, which lies along the Canada-U.S. border, has become the latest target of Trump’s symbolic naming campaign after trade talks between Washington and Ottawa broke down completely.
Trump had threatened in recent days to take the symbolic step, although it was initially unclear whether the U.S. president was serious about actually changing the name. Canadian officials, however, have al
CanadaAug 27, 2026
Carney Government Urges Liberal MPs to Avoid Escalating Tensions With U.S. Amid Trade War
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government has urged its MPs to avoid publicly escalating tensions with the United States as the two countries remain locked in an increasingly bitter trade dispute.
According to reports, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc made the request during a Liberal caucus call, asking MPs to exercise caution when speaking about the United States on social media. MPs were also reportedly encouraged to decline requests from U.S. media networks to discuss Canada-U.S. trade issues.
The appeal came shortly after Prime Minister Mark Carney took a much tougher pu
BCAug 26, 2026
Eby takes aim at B.C. Conservatives’ internal revolt, calls party a ‘centre of chaos’
B.C. Premier David Eby has sharply criticized the ongoing political turmoil within the opposition B.C. Conservative Party, calling it a “centre of chaos” while ruling out the possibility of an early provincial election.
Eby’s comments came after four B.C. Conservative MLAs recently resigned from the party amid growing tensions and dissatisfaction with the leadership.
Taking aim at Conservative Leader Karin Kirkpatrick, Eby described the B.C. Conservatives as a far-right party and questioned how British Columbians could place their trust in a party when its own MLAs are unable to stand be
BCAug 25, 2026
Wildfire Threat Eases in B.C. as Major Fires Drop to Just Three
According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, the Brunswick Creek wildfire in the Fraser Canyon area is no longer considered a wildfire of note, after the threat posed by the blaze eased. The fire has now been removed from the province’s wildfire-of-note list, leaving just three major wildfires in B.C.
The agency said, however, that firefighters are still working to fully contain the fire on the west side of the Fraser River.
Meanwhile, the Ansley Creek wildfire on the east side of the river remains out of control and is one of the three remaining major wildfires in the province.
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CanadaAug 25, 2026
Canada to impose new counter-tariffs as government unveils support for affected businesses and workers
The federal government is set to announce new counter-tariffs on selected U.S. goods and additional support measures for Canadian businesses and workers affected by U.S. trade restrictions.
The measures follow a breakdown in trade discussions with the United States and the imposition of a 50 per cent tariff by the U.S. administration on Canadian goods, according to the information provided.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu and AI Minister Evan Solomon are expected to outline the support available to workers and businesses
CanadaAug 24, 2026
PM Carney announces $11B deal to build six icebreakers in Quebec
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the federal government will invest more than $11 billion to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard at Chantier Davie in Lévis, Quebec. The government says it is the largest shipbuilding contract in Quebec’s history.
The new vessels will replace the Coast Guard’s aging heavy and medium icebreakers and will support missions including Arctic operations, search and rescue, environmental response and keeping key waterways open during the winter. The ships will be built using Canadian steel and other domestic materials under the fed
BCAug 21, 2026
Montreal to Equip Police with Body Cameras, Give Officers New Powers
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says police officers in the city will soon be equipped with body cameras and receive new powers to help them carry out their duties.
The city plans to introduce a bylaw banning insults directed at municipal employees, including police officers. If approved, the bylaw would allow officers to issue fines to people who verbally abuse or insult them or other city employees.
Martinez Ferrada made the announcement alongside Montreal’s police chief and the head of the police brotherhood. She emphasized that the proposed measure is not intended to prevent criti
CanadaAug 20, 2026
Poilievre Holds Video Call With Reza Pahlavi, Invites Him to Canada
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a video conference today with Iran’s exiled former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and invited him to visit Canada.
Sharing details of the conversation, Poilievre said they discussed the current regime in Tehran and the mission to establish a free and democratic Iran. He also mentioned the strong support he received from Vancouver’s Iranian community for holding talks with Pahlavi.
Poiliev was in the North Vancouver–Capilano riding last week, where a by-election is scheduled for August 31. On Saturday, he attended a meeting organized by the Conservativ
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