Canada’s Pacific province, a regional powerhouse with diverse terrain and a population hub in Vancouver.
A gunman in military camouflage opened fire in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, killing an officer and injuring others before the assailant was neutralized. A bystander and a local resident were also killed. Investigations are underway, with authorities examining links to a manifesto and possible incel‑ideology influences.
China's official manufacturing PMI has edged into expansion at 50.3 in June from May's 50.0, with improvements in new orders and production. Export demand remains a key engine, while domestic consumption shows caution amid a prolonged property downturn. Analysts expect policy support to sustain momentum.
Iran finishes third in Group G with three points after draws against Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt. A stoppage-time offside decision denied a potential group victory, while travel and visa restrictions imposed by the U.S. complicated preparation and recovery, leaving Iran eliminated as the World Cup concludes.
Fans across the US report cancelled or nonexistent World Cup tickets bought on StubHub. Lawsuits have been filed alleging false sales practices; authorities are probing ticket deliveries, while FIFA and StubHub point to the event organizer’s infrastructure.
Canada and Alberta are advancing a major oil pipeline to connect Alberta’s oil sands to British Columbia’s coast, aiming to diversify exports beyond the United States. The plan envisions a 1+ million-barrel-per-day flow to Asia, along with LNG capacity and port expansions. Indigenous consultation and environmental safeguards are part of the talks, though opposition from BC and some First Nations persists.
Canada has selected ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to build up to 12 conventionally powered submarines, with the contract potentially worth tens of billions of dollars. Prime Minister Carney has pledged higher defence spending and NATO interoperability as Ottawa seeks greater strategic autonomy ahead of the Ankara summit.
Canadian wildfire smoke is spreading toward the Great Lakes and Northeast, pushing air quality into unhealthy ranges. Officials warn residents to stay indoors, wear masks where needed, and prepare cooling options as heat intensifies.
Smoke from hundreds of active wildfires in Canada has blanketed large parts of the US Midwest and Northeast and made air quality hazardous in cities including Detroit, Chicago and New York. Authorities have issued health alerts, opened cooling centres and distributed masks; officials expect rain to disperse some smoke but warn that pollution will linger in the Upper Midwest.
Kirandeep Kaur has been killed in her Hayes home. A 46-year-old man is charged with murder. Vigils have been held and families in the UK and Punjab seek answers and repatriation for the victim.
Canada braces for a renewed fight as Washington imposes 50% tariffs on a wide range of imports. Prime Minister Carney leads a united Team Canada in negotiations with Trump’s administration, while provinces warn of disrupted industries and rising uncertainty. Talks aim to avert full escalation before the August 19 deadline.
Wildfires across Canada and the US have intensified, triggering evacuations and health warnings. President Trump has threatened tariffs over smoke pollution, while Canada and US officials mobilize firefighting resources amid a climate-driven crisis.
A coalition of 25 US states has filed suit in the US Court of International Trade to stop 10–12.5% tariffs that took effect in July on goods from about 60 trading partners. Plaintiffs say the administration has used forced‑labour claims to recreate broad levies courts have already struck down; the White House says the duties are lawful under Section 301.
Wildfires across Canada have intensified this summer, with thousands evacuated and millions of hectares burned. Fire seasons are surging due to warmer, drier conditions, while governments mobilize crews and resources to combat the blazes and protect communities.
Scientists have found that human-caused warming has made the hot, dry and windy weather that fuelled this summer’s wildfires far more likely: roughly 20 times more likely in central Spain and about twice as likely in parts of France. The results accompany mass evacuations, record burn areas and heavy smoke that has crossed international borders.
WestJet flight attendants have walked off the job over pay for duties performed while the plane is on the ground. CUPE 8125 says some ground work remains unpaid, while WestJet argues credit-hour compensation covers pre- and post-flight duties. A 72-hour strike notice has expired and negotiations continue, threatening further disruption for travellers over the long weekend.
The Khalra case in Punjab remains a touchstone for human rights accountability after Paramjit Kaur Khalra and Sikh activists were subjected to disappearances, torture, and killings tied to state actions during the 1980s. Recent films and international attention rekindle debates over state accountability and freedom of expression.
The Bald Range wildfire has exploded into a fast-moving blaze in British Columbia, forcing evacuation orders for Summerland and Peachland and displacing roughly 20,000 people. Officials have declared a provincial state of emergency, reported significant home losses and evacuated residents by air as crews continue search-and-rescue and firefighting operations.
A Porter Airlines flight in British Columbia has been halted after a child standing in their seat could not be strapped in during taxi. The crew returned to the terminal to remove the parent and child, delaying takeoff past the airport’s 12:30 a.m. runway closure. Passengers were rebooked for the next day.
An AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, killing two crew members. Fort Hood is leading the investigation. A grass fire sparked by the crash has prompted evacuations and road closures; authorities say the situation is developing as responders work to secure the site.
The Bald Range wildfire has grown to about 9,500 hectares, triggering evacuation orders in Summerland, Peachland and surrounding districts. A state of emergency grants authorities power to manage travel, supply protections and rescue coordination as more than 20,000 residents have been displaced across British Columbia.
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia has grown rapidly since Friday, forcing thousands to flee from Summerland, Peachland, and surrounding areas. Authorities have declared a state of emergency and are coordinating federal support as evacuations continue and the fire remains out of control.
Biologists report white-nose syndrome has reached Canada’s Northwest Territories, raising urgent questions about bat populations and North America’s winter hibernacula. The Pd fungus threatens thousands of hibernating bats, with experts forecasting impacts across the region while researchers race to understand its spread.
Liberal candidates have won three by-elections in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord (Quebec), Beaches-East York (Ontario) and North Vancouver-Capilano (British Columbia), consolidating Prime Minister Carney’s slimmer majority. Results come as polls show the Liberals maintain a lead amid tensions with the US over trade and French-language protections in Quebec.
A wave of higher tariffs has escalated the US-Canada dispute, with Canada retaliating dollar-for-dollar as talks collapse. Canadians are shifting consumer habits, favoring local products, and businesses warn of rising costs. Trump pushes for broader punitive actions as the standoff deepens.
Canada warns that US demands could gradually wound down Canadian industries, while Trump taunts Canada and imposes/tariffs respond to the breakdown of talks. Liberal gains in special elections bolster Canadian sovereignty as negotiations resume uncertainty