Category Archives: Canada
How geography, Trump, and global instability help explain World Cup security costs
Bud Mercer was the head of security for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, a near billion-dollar operation. But the veteran former RCMP officer says those in charge of the World Cup in Vancouver and Toronto...
Jun 08, 2026
A list of Canada's governors general since Confederation
OTTAWA - Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was sworn in as Canada's 31st Governor General on Monday, June 8. Here is a list of all who have come before her: Mary Simon: 2021-2026, Inuit leade...
Jun 08, 2026
Three oaths and an anthem: The symbols in the governor general installation ceremony
OTTAWA - Louise Arbour was installed Monday as Canada's 31st Governor General. Here are some of the symbols that played a part in that ceremony. The Great Seal of Canada The Governor General of Canada...
Jun 08, 2026
Vancouver tops, Toronto No. 3 on Sports Illustrated World Cup host city rankings
VANCOUVER - Sports Illustrated magazine says Vancouver is the best of 16 cities hosting World Cup matches, citing transportation, walkability and mild weather for topping its ranking list released thi...
Jun 07, 2026
In Alberta, Poilievre to argue new federal direction can ease separatist concerns
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to argue a change in federal policies would ease separatist concerns in Alberta when he makes a speech in Calgary on Monday. In an excerpt of ...
Jun 07, 2026
These sea cucumbers seem to have 'zombie' flesh that doesn't die when lopped off
ST. JOHN'S - A Canadian scientist has found that amputated bits of flesh cut from scarlet sea cucumbers can carry on for years in a strange new form, somewhere between life and death. Sara Jobson is a...
Jun 07, 2026
Is Canada in a recession? What to know after a volatile week of economic data
OTTAWA - There was one word on the lips of many Canadians economists, politicians and journalists this past week: recession. Recent economic data has painted a mixed picture of Canada's economy, and s...
Jun 07, 2026
PM Carney travelling to Ireland and France for G7 summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe on Thursday, visiting Ireland and France for the G7 summit. The summit is running from June 15 to June 17 in Evian-les-Bains and France says th...
Jun 07, 2026
Walk With Israel draws tens of thousands in Toronto amid tight security
TORONTO - Police were out in force to prevent clashes at Sunday's annual Walk With Israel in Toronto. Organizers said this year's turnout was the largest in the event's history, estimating more than 6...
Jun 07, 2026
ITK president reflects on Mary Simon's legacy as first Indigenous Governor General
OTTAWA - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he's proud of how Gov. Gen. Mary Simon used her time in office to seek a balance between her dual identities as an Inuk woman and the Crown's...
Jun 07, 2026