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Why killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may not mean regime change in Iran
Following a joint U.S.-Israeli missile strike that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran is experiencing a volatile mix of state-sanctioned mourning and celebratory street protests. The assassination has sparked international fear that the lack of a post-war plan could plunge the region into uncontrollable chaos. Source link
Italian skier Sofia Goggia pads super-G season lead with 2nd victory of campaign
Sofia Goggia won her second super-G of the season Sunday in Soldeu, Andorra, and regained a commanding lead in the race to the World Cup discipline title. Source link
Canadian military members likely involved in planning U.S. strikes on Iran, retired general says
A retired Canadian major-general says personnel on exchange with U.S. Central Command were likely involved in planning and targeting airstrikes on Iran unless Ottawa explicitly barred participation. As U.S. and Israeli forces intensify their campaign, The Department of National Defence has so far declined to clarify Canada’s operational role. Source link
Hailing India as a ‘natural partner,’ Carney says Canada can secure a free trade deal by year’s end
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Indian charm offensive continued over the weekend as he set aside any notion of bilateral bad blood and hailed the South Asian country as a “natural partner.” Source link
Forget piña coladas on hot beaches. These snowbirds prefer binoculars and owls on the frozen Canadian prairie
Southern Manitoba is a winter hot spot for tourists who prefer seeking out elusive owls on the frozen prairie over beachside getaways. Source link
Canada poised to become 'one of the largest suppliers of LNG in the world': Energy minister
Canada’s energy minister says the country is poised to become one of the world’s biggest suppliers of liquefied natural gas, exporting as much as 100 million tonnes per year. Source link
Canada should not have an election before reviewing CUSMA trade deal, says Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Polievre says Canada should not have an election before it reviews the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) this year — and instead he’s reiterating his proposal the Carney government set up an all-party committee on the matter. Source link
Recent runners-up Dunstone, McEwen among Draw 2 winners at Brier
Recent runners-up Matt Dunstone and Mike McEwen continued to chase an elusive Canadian men’s curling title with wins in Draw 2 on Saturday. Source link
Ottawa's Iranian diaspora shares hopes, fears in the wake of military strike
There’s a mix of reactions from Iranian Canadians in Ottawa on Saturday in the wake of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting their home country. Some feel the airstrikes are overdue, while some worry war won’t bring peace. Source link
Gaudet takes bronze in World Cup parallel grand slalom snowboard
Canada’s Arnaud Gaudet won the bronze medal in a World Cup men’s parallel grand slalom snowboard event Saturday, defeating Slovenia’s Tim Mastnak in the small final to pick up his second World Cup medal of the season. Source link