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Kyiv asks allies for 0.25pc of their GDP to boost arsenal
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called on Ukraine’s Western partners to allocate 0.25 per cent of their GDP to helping Kyiv ramp up weapons production and said the country plans to sign agreements this summer to start exporting weapon production...

Opportunity abounds amid chaos. Most Canadians, but not all, are anxious for the big plans proposed by all three levels of government
OPINION BY IAN PATTISON ‘ALL GREAT changes are preceded by chaos,” is how New Age author Deepak Chopra put it. And here we are. In Thunder Bay, in Ontario, and throughout Canada, change is upon us, caused by chaos and causing its share. Canada as...

Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
The summer solstice, June 21, marks a day dedicated to celebrating the languages, cultures, and traditions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada. By Kielce Gussie The longest day of the year, the summer solstice, marks...

How to Watch Curacao vs Canada: Live Stream CONCACAF Gold Cup, TV Channel
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Is Canada quietly launching a 'Trump-style deportation machine' with Bill C-2?
Earlier in June, the federal government in Canada introduced Bill C-2, legislation that proposes sweeping reforms on border security. According to Public Safety Canada, the Strong Borders Act will help “keep Canadians safe” by giving law...

EV mandates will be pricey to Canadians
As I write this week’s report from Ottawa, we are in the final week before the House of Commons rises for the summer break. As is typical during the final week of June, there are numerous bills and motions to be voted on. Among these is a motion...

Media Advisory – Simultaneous launch of Canadian space technologies
LONGUEUIL, QC, June 21, 2025 /CNW/ – Several technologies funded by the Canadian Space Agency under the Space Technology Development Program will be launched into space by SpaceX. These projects are a testament to Canada’s leadership in space...

The Walking Dead: JDM's Tough Love Lesson in Social Media Etiquette
Posted in: AMC, TV | Tagged: The Walking Dead, the walking dead: dead city The Walking Dead: Dead City's Jeffrey Dean Morgan offered a lesson regarding tagging people on social media. Sometimes, they respond... Usually, we would have an update on...

Parksville’s Canada Day Food Truck Festival lineup released
The lineup for the Parksville Canada Day Food Truck Festival has been revealed. Some of the region’s most popular and most tasty food trucks will be part of the festival in the Parksville Community Park, from 11 a.m. to early evening and located...

Jamaican Canadian law student wins awards on the cusp of graduation
TORONTO: Dave D’Oyen will graduate from the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) with a Juris Doctor with Distinction degree. Before convocation on June 20, however, he had been racking up accolades from the...

Canada ranked among top 10 countries for work-life balance
Canada has been found to be one of the best countries for work-life balance, placing seventh out of 60 countries analyzed. It was the only nation across the Americas to crack the top 10 list, with all but one higher-ranking country located in...

Canadian Government Updates Travel Advisory To Panama: State of Emergency In Popular Tourist Hotspot
The government of Canada has recently updated its travel advisory for Panama. This country is renowned for its stunning beaches, pristine nature, and vibrant cities, making it a popular tourist destination. Unfortunately, however, Panama is now...

Canada Revenue Agency makes it easier to for newcomers to access benefits
Newcomers can now apply for some benefits more easily. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced an online application process for newcomers to claim benefit and credit payments. Prior to this change, eligible temporary and permanent...
Zelensky urges Western allies to allot 0.25% GDP for Ukraine's defense industry
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Ukraine's Western partners to allocate 0.25% of their GDP towards helping Kyiv ramp up weapons production, reported Reuters. Ukraine is in immediate need of improved weaponry and better...

Canada’s $2455 OAS Deposit Payment Coming in July 2025-Check Eligibility and Payment Date
Canada $2,455 OAS Deposit Payment July 2025, As of July, millions of Canadian Seniors are waiting for the Direct Deposit Old Age Security new payment. It might be due to news and various social media posts, and $2455 OAS is expected to be released...

Does Canada have UBI? Everything you need to know about the country's basic income programs.
As more basic income pilots and programs launch in the United States, Canada is following suit. Recently, politicians in Canada have considered how to implement no-strings-attached money initiatives, especially as many citizens lost jobs during...

Ukraine Urges Allies To Commit 0.25% Of GDP To Expand Weapons Production
Home Ukraine Ukraine Urges Allies To Commit 0.25% Of GDP To Expand Weapons Production "Ukraine is part of Europe's security and we want 0.25% of the GDP of a particular partner country to be allocated for our defence industry and domestic...

Canada’s Carney seeks to mend ties, but Khalistan issue requires India to be cautious
In this season of geopolitical flare-ups, it seems at least one relationship is back on track. Years after the Justin Trudeau administration played sinister games with India trying to appease its domestic Khalistani vote bank, the India-Canada...

Should Canada change its Medical Assistance In Dying law in light of U.N. criticism? (Poll)
Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, June 9, 2025. Ottawa is giving no sign that it...

Canada Police Identifies ‘Mysterious’ Suspect In Kanishka Bombing, Refuses To Disclose Identity
Last Updated:June 21, 2025, 14:09 IST The RCMP identified a man who helped test a bomb before the Air India bombing on June 23, 1985, but won't disclose his name. The man recently died without facing charges. Canada Police Identifies ‘Mysterious’...