Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of blistering Israeli strikes and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage” to them,…
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New EV rebate program in the works, environment minister says
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin says the federal government will bring back a popular consumer rebate program to help make electric vehicles more affordable. The federal government launched its rebate program — the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program or iZEV, — in 2019, but it ran out of funding earlier this…
Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis-induced vomiting
Emergency departments are seeing a spike in visits owing to a once unusual, highly unpleasant and, in rare cases, potentially life-threatening side effect of chronic cannabis use: severe bouts of vomiting lasting…
Trump leaves G7 earlier than expected
President Trump decided to leave the Group of Seven summit Monday night, a day earlier than scheduled, and return to Washington due to the escalating war between Israel and Iran. Source link
Edmonton Oilers could join elite NHL teams who rallied in Game 6 to win Stanley Cup
Eight teams in NHL history have won Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final to force a seventh game and gone on to win the championship. The Edmonton Oilers are aiming to…
Canadian embassy staffer rescued from building struck by a missile in Tel Aviv: Anita Anand
A Canadian embassy worker in Tel Aviv needed to be rescued from a building hit by an Iranian missile over the weekend, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. In a post…
Suspect arrested in shooting of Minnesota lawmakers
The suspect in the shooting deaths of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband was arrested Sunday evening, according to local news outlets. Source link
Alberta premier says she likes Ottawa’s speedy plan for infrastructure project approvals
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she likes the federal government’s plan to reduce the approval times of major infrastructure projects down to two years, and she hopes Canada can revise other legislation…
First Nations are mired in 'soft communism.' This leader has the fix
Stephen Buffalo is a very constructive guy. He’s a man who seeks solutions, and he’s open to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ambitious nation-building campaign. He also wants Carney and all Canadians to…
Military parade celebrates Army's 250th with tanks, troops and aircraft gracing nation's capital
Cheers and chants rang out Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers manned modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration in the District. Source link