North Korean defectors caught by secret police ‘vanish’: rights group

Prime Minister Mark Carney will update provincial and territorial premiers on U.S. trade negotiations amid looming tariffs as the Aug. 1 deadline approaches. Key topics include Quebec's demand for supply management protections, British Columbia's focus on softwood lumber, and the overall aim for minimal tariffs in any forthcoming agreement. Want More Context? 🔎

B.C. Premier David Eby criticized U.S. leadership for their lack of awareness regarding the offensiveness of their comments, particularly citing the U.S. ambassador to Canada’s remark about President Donald Trump perceiving Canadians as "nasty" due to U.S. boycotts. Eby's response underscores the tension in Canada-U.S. relations stemming from such diplomatic statements. Want More Context? 🔎

John Olubobokun, former director of Christian Centre Academy from 2003, was found guilty of nine counts of assault with a weapon for using a wooden paddle to discipline students. The verdict was announced by Judge Lisa Watson in provincial court, following a detailed examination of the case. Want More Context? 🔎

The step-grandmother of missing Nova Scotia siblings, six-year-old Lily and four-year-old Jack Sullivan, is urging the public to cease spreading rumors about the children's disappearance, which occurred on May 2. Despite extensive searches yielding minimal clues, including a pink blanket and footprints, Janie Mackenzie remains hopeful, believing the children are alive and denying any allegations of wrongdoing against her family. Want More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with a bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators, including Rob Wyden and Lisa Murkowski, to discuss the urgent need to revitalize the CUSMA trade agreement amid threats of a 35% tariff on Canadian goods by President Trump. Senators emphasized the importance of strengthening CUSMA to stabilize economic relations, while Carney indicated that most Canadian exports would remain tariff-free under the agreement. Want More Context? 🔎

OTTAWA — The Longest Ballot Committee's (LBC) plan to flood the upcoming byelection ballot with over 100 candidates, aimed at protesting the first-past-the-post voting system, has drawn criticism from independent candidates like Bonnie Critchley, who argue it undermines legitimate political discourse and makes it easier for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to secure a seat. Critics, including Libertarian candidate Michael Harris, contend that the LBC's tactics mock democracy and hinder serious alternatives for voters. Want More...