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Up to 16 Liberals considering support for NDP's arms-control legislation
When the NDP’s arms-control bill that seeks to end largely permit-free Canadian military exports to the U.S. is put to a vote on Wednesday, it could garner the support of more than a dozen Liberal MPs. That would be the first time some in caucus split from the government’s position on legislation under Prime Minister […]
Canada raises alarm about escalating violence in Lebanon
The Canadian government said Tuesday it is alarmed by the escalation of violence and attacks in Lebanon, as the war in the Middle East expands. It called on all sides to uphold humanitarian law. Source link
Ottawa spending $229M to help tariff-hit Ontario workers obtain new skills
The federal government will spend $228.8 million over the next three years to help Ontario workers in industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs acquire new skills and adapt to the trade war disruption. Source link
I was accused of killing over 100 million rabbits across Australia
New Scientist reporter James Woodford recalls his run-in with rabbits I was working a Sunday shift when the news came through, and it gave me an instant sinking feeling – the big kind that you hopefully only get once or twice in a lifetime. A potential biocontrol virus that was being tested to deal with […]
Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Francois Arnaud denounce hateful comments
Actors Hudson Williams and Francois Arnaud posted matching statements to their Instagram accounts on Monday night, calling out hateful comments made by fans of the hit hockey romance show. Source link
WNBA, players' union to meet Tuesday as CBA deadline nears to start season on time: report
The WNBA and the players’ union are set to meet Tuesday to continue discussions on reaching a new collective bargaining agreement as a deadline to get the season started on time is at hand, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Source link
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain's 20-point streak record
On Monday night, Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matched Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record of 126 consecutive regular-season games of 20 or more points. Source link
How our ancestors used mushrooms to change the course of human history
Mushrooms have been used by ancient humans for millennia, but archaeologists have only just uncovered their pivotal role in shaping civilisation Source link
Olympian Ivanie Blondin returns home to Ottawa after gold- and silver-winning performances
After winning Olympic gold (and in a separate event, silver) at Milano Cortina 2026, Ivanie Blondin stopped by the speed skating club where it all began. CBC’s Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco was there as Blondin met her young fans. Source link
'Heartbreaking': Iran says skier deeply disappointed at missing Paralympics because of war
Iran’s National Paralympic Committee has called it “heartbreaking” that cross-country skier Aboulfazl Khatibi had to withdraw from the Winter Paralympics because of the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. Source link