Trump Admin Reverses Biden-Era Land Mine Policy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reversed a policy banning antipersonnel land mines, allowing global use. The move, detailed in a new memo, is framed as a strategic necessity. Read the full analysis.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reversed a policy banning antipersonnel land mines, allowing global use. The move, detailed in a new memo, is framed as a strategic necessity. Read the full analysis.
B.C. requests federal funding for flood risk reduction, protects over 450 sq km of forestry land, and Ottawa introduces stricter methane regulations. Get the latest climate news for Dec. 15-21, 2025.
A landmark Ottawa pub, the Heart & Crown in the ByWard Market, is now available for lease. Councillor Tim Tierney also plans a motion to designate an 'Irish Village' in the area. Discover the details.
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem visited a Catholic parish in Gaza, meeting children in a symbolic gesture of hope during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Read the full story.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is likely to undergo a lung transplant, according to a recent announcement. The news highlights her ongoing health challenges.
The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled a lawyer need not swear allegiance to the monarch, citing religious freedom. The decision redefines the legal oath's meaning in Canada.
Chief Kelly LaRocca argues Canada must move beyond symbolic gestures to address the cumulative policies that dispossessed Indigenous peoples. Read her call for tangible action.
Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro forecasts a financial loss due to a third consecutive year of low water levels, impacting hydroelectric power generation. Learn about the implications for the province.
Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow addresses concerns over land rights appeal, emphasizing the band is not targeting private property. Read the full story on the Cowichan decision.
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A landmark deal in southeastern B.C. permanently protects over 450 sq km of critical forest habitat. Learn about this historic partnership and its impact on wildlife and climate. Read more.
Toronto City Council has approved Mayor Olivia Chow's proposal to increase the land transfer tax for luxury home sales above $3 million. Learn about the new policy and its implications for the city's real estate market.
A 35-year-old Jewish man was stabbed in Brooklyn's Crown Heights. The NYPD is investigating as a hate crime after the attacker reportedly cursed Jews. Read the latest details.
Ontario's Crown Law Office appeals the acquittal of supervisor Steven Deans in the 2023 electrocution death of worker Nicholas Chenier. A new trial is sought.
Following Calgary's move to reduce property tax hikes, calls grow for Toronto to scrap its municipal land transfer tax, which critics argue worsens housing affordability and distorts the market.
The Canadian government has announced a landmark conservation agreement protecting 45,000 hectares of British Columbia's vital forestry land. Discover the details and significance of this major environmental commitment.
A contentious application for a gravel pit near Goderich, Ont. is proceeding to mediation. The proposal has faced significant local opposition, marked by protest signs in the community.
The Ontario government is providing $3.9 million to restore 4,500 kilometres of snowmobile trails across the province, supporting winter tourism and recreation. Learn more about this key investment.
Four protesters arrested after throwing apple crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels display in the Tower of London. The group 'Take Back Power' claimed responsibility for the act of civil resistance.
Four protesters were arrested at the Tower of London after targeting the Imperial State Crown with food. The historic Jewel House was temporarily closed. Get the full story.
A tribunal decision has cleared the final hurdle for a major three-tower condo development at the site of the former Preston Springs Hotel in Cambridge, paving the way for significant urban transformation.
An Indiana couple is demanding changes after the mother was allegedly discharged from Franciscan Health while in active labor, leading to a car birth. The father speaks out.
The Cowichan Tribes land title ruling is now Canada's most significant case, sparking fierce debate over Indigenous rights and private property certainty. Explore the legal and political fallout.
A Guelph community group expresses deep concern over the future of an 8-hectare parcel of land near the former Kortright Waterfowl Park site, photographed in December 2025.
Penny Crown, a New York-style tavern, has opened in Calgary's Marda Loop, adding to the area's booming restaurant scene. Explore the new concept from restaurateur Tony Migliarese.
A Toronto homeowner seeks a warmer, more personal bedroom with a masculine vibe. Design expert Virginie Martocq offers solutions using mouldings, deep colours, and strategic lighting. Discover how to transform your space.
Unifor members at Diageo's Amherstburg Crown Royal bottling plant have ratified a closure agreement, securing enhanced severance and benefits ahead of the February 2026 shutdown. Learn the details.
Employees at the Crown Royal whisky bottling facility in southwestern Ontario have approved a closure agreement. Get the details on the deal and its impact.
Prosecution begins opening arguments in the Kenneth Skelly murder trial, cautioning jurors they will hear falsehoods. Get the latest courtroom details.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to remove Diageo products from LCBO shelves over the planned closure of the Amherstburg bottling plant, impacting Crown Royal whisky.