Preventable deaths, violent attacks: doctor alleges deteriorating conditions at Fraser Health hospitals

Summer McIntosh Shatters World Record Summer McIntosh made history at the Canadian swimming trials held at Saanich Commonwealth Place pool in Victoria, where the 18-year-old swimmer set a new world record in the women's 200-metre individual medley. She completed the race in an impressive time of 2 minutes, 5.7 seconds, showcasing her exceptional talent. This achievement further cements McIntosh's status as a prominent figure in competitive swimming. Full Article

Summary Former Canadian junior hockey players, including Carter Hart and Michael McLeod, are on trial for sexual assault allegations stemming from a June 2018 incident. Defense lawyers argue the complainant was a willing participant, presenting her testimony as inconsistent and claiming she created a victim narrative after a night of consensual sexual activity. The trial has raised questions about the woman’s credibility, particularly regarding her varying accounts and her subsequent lawsuit against Hockey Canada, which...

The Liberal government is reforming the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), potentially arming it and transitioning its oversight from the minister of fisheries to the minister of national defence to enhance its role in national security. Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to equip the CCG with new capabilities and expand its mandate to include maritime surveillance and security patrols, amidst discussions on legislative changes and budget improvements. Former CCG Commissioner Jody Thomas emphasizes the need for...

Canada plans to increase defence spending by over $9 billion this year, aiming to meet NATO's commitment of 2% of GDP, a move praised by military experts. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the importance of this commitment for national security and international relations, while also addressing personnel shortages and infrastructure needs. Despite these pledges, analysts caution that Canada may struggle to keep pace with evolving NATO targets and the challenge of efficiently utilizing the allocated...

Canada's federal government has announced plans to increase military spending to two percent of GDP, aligning with NATO standards set in 2006, as current spending stands at 1.37 percent. Despite this commitment, Canada has historically lagged behind other NATO members, with criticism from the U.S. over its defense budget, which is lower than Italy's and higher than Belgium's. Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement of an additional $9.3 billion for defense aims for a total of...

The vandalism of the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa, featuring antisemitic graffiti, has sparked strong condemnation from Jewish leaders, who assert that the Canadian government must take stronger action against rising antisemitism. Lawrence Greenspon, co-chair of the monument’s governing committee, described the graffiti as a hate message, linking it to broader societal issues stemming from anti-Israel sentiment. As investigations proceed, leaders including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Party members have called for accountability and...