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A very quiet queue has formed in Europe where some of Canada’s long-standing, closest allies are seeking shelter under France’s small but robust nuclear umbrella. The initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron, who declared the next 50 years to be the “era of nuclear weapons,” is — on paper — …
Read More »Inuit leaders urge Ottawa to follow Greenland’s infrastructure lead
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Inuit leaders back from a recent trip to Greenland say there’s a stark contrast between the …
Read More »As combine manufacturer shifts production to Europe from U.S., experts say tariffs mean more may follow
A combine manufacturer whose primary customers are farmers in Western Canada has confirmed it is moving production of some of its heavy machinery out of the United States and into Germany to avoid tariff uncertainty. CLAAS has typically produced its North American machinery at its plant in Omaha, Neb. But for …
Read More »How to follow CBC’s Canada Day coverage
On Tuesday, millions of Canadians will celebrate Canada Day — an event that has taken on greater meaning this year following the surge of national pride in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his threats to make Canada the 51st state. CBC News will provide live coverage throughout the day …
Read More »U.S. exits carbon talks on shipping, urges others to follow
The United States has withdrawn from talks in London looking at advancing decarbonization in the shipping sector, and Washington will consider “reciprocal measures” to offset any fees charged to U.S. ships, a diplomatic note said. Delegates are at the UN shipping agency’s headquarters this week for negotiations over decarbonization measures aimed …
Read More »Ontario warns of ‘discipline measures’ if students don’t follow classroom cellphone ban
Ontario’s education minister is reminding Ontarians of the upcoming cellphone ban in classrooms across the province and warns of disciplinary measures, including being sent to the principal’s office, just days before the start of the new school year. Jill Dunlop made the remarks on Thursday at a school in Caledon, …
Read More »Unifor hopes upcoming talks with GM will ‘follow the pattern’ of Ford deal
Canada’s largest private sector union says it will turn to negotiations with General Motors after members voted to accept its labour agreement with Ford Motor Co. of Canada. Hailing the agreement with Ford as a historic deal that met the union’s priorities “in a big way,” Unifor president Lana Payne said the …
Read More »Winless Elks look to follow Redblacks’ game plan in showdown with Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Winnipeg
The underdog Ottawa Redblacks drew up a blueprint for the winless Elks to follow when Edmonton takes on Winnipeg on Thursday. The Redblacks stopped the Blue Bombers’ rushing attack, put pressure on quarterback Zach Collaros, then rode rushing QB Dustin Crum to a come-from-behind 31-28 overtime victory over the Bombers …
Read More »Coyote attacks rare, but follow safety tips in an encounter: FortWhyte wildlife expert – Winnipeg
After a nine-year-old boy was mauled by a coyote in a quiet North Kildonan neighbourhood Saturday evening, many Winnipeggers have concerns about what to do if they have a similar encounter with a wild animal within city limits. FortWhyte Alive’s Barrett Miller told 680 CJOB’s The Start that attacks by …
Read More »With Kenney’s exit, the ‘resistance’ era is over — but something louder might follow
Late in 2018, Maclean’s magazine put five Conservative leaders on its cover and billed them as “the resistance” — an apparent play on the name of the movement that had emerged to oppose Donald Trump in the United States. The three premiers and two party leaders on the cover were presented as …
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