The Eastern Energy Partnership: Atlantic Canada's big pitch for Carney's nation-building list

World Cup soccer is set to arrive in Vancouver in just a year, generating excitement among fans eager to see international stars. However, there are concerns among some residents regarding the potential negative impacts of hosting such a major sporting event. Want More Context? 🔎

A Texas teenager named Walter Campbell unearthed an 80-million-year-old mosasaur skull during a dig at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden, Manitoba, in June 2025. In a unique honor, the fossil has been named "Walt" after him, providing a remarkable story for him to share with friends back home. Want More Context? 🔎

The Ontario Superior Court ruled that the provincial government's law to remove bike lanes on key Toronto streets violates Canadians' constitutional rights, specifically Section 7 of the Charter. Justice Paul Schabas found that the removal would increase risks to cyclists, undermining public safety, and deemed the government's justification for the changes insufficient. Want More Context? 🔎

Since President Trump claimed fentanyl was flowing into the U.S. from Canada, authorities like Jonathan Caulkins warn that drug cartels might shift operations north if U.S. borders with Mexico tighten, despite evidence showing minimal fentanyl from Canada. Canada has responded with measures including increased border security and regulatory enhancements, while studies indicate most fentanyl entering the U.S. originates from Mexico. Want More Context? 🔎

Canada's rising tennis star, 18-year-old Victoria Mboko, advanced to the fourth round of the Canadian Open after defeating Czech player Marie Bouzkova in a three-set match. She will face top seed Coco Gauff, with their previous encounter resulting in a Gauff victory on clay, but now they will compete on a hard court as Mboko aims for a hard-fought rematch. Want More Context? 🔎

Two Jewish groups, Ga’ava and CIJA, have been barred from participating in Montreal's upcoming Pride Parade, with Fierté Montréal citing the exclusion of organizations spreading hateful discourse. This decision, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, has sparked outrage, with critics arguing it undermines LGBTQ+ inclusivity and signals that Jewish voices are unwelcome in the movement. Want More Context? 🔎