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War on Iran
Unpacking the seismic developments in the war between U.S., Israel and Iran and what could come next. Source link
The best new science fiction books of March 2026
The latest in Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Children of Time series is out this month, along with a speculative retelling of Moby-Dick and a forgotten classic from 1936 Source link
Michael B. Jordan, Jessie Buckley take top prizes at Actor Awards; Catherine O'Hara honoured
‘Sinners’ also won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild’s 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards. Source link
Will it save dogs or impede key health research? Two views of Ontario's Bill 75
Omnibus legislation set to resume its journey through the Ontario legislature in March will include updates to animal testing rules, with one lawyer fearing it will end important, life-saving research into cardio-vascular disease. Source link
Union urges federal government to halt early retirement program for public servants
The Public Service Alliance of Canada wants the federal government to suspend the early retirement program for public servants and has filed complaints to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board. Announced in the last budget, the program is intended to help alleviate job cuts as thousands of public sector jobs are set […]
After a bumpy ride, federal budget watchdog steps down with some praise
During his short tenure as Canada’s interim parliamentary budget officer, Jason Jacques endured accusations of partisanship, criticism over his message delivery and, in the end, praise for representing an institution now ranked first among its international equals. Source link
Deadline day: $20B submarine showdown puts Korean and German bids in spotlight
Canada’s high-speed push to replace its aging Victoria-class submarines reaches a pivotal moment on Monday as South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and Germany’s TKMS submit formal bids in a program worth more than $20 billion. The contest — to supply up to 12 boats — will shape Canada’s naval reach and industrial alliances for decades. Source […]
Wary U.S. allies try to avoid getting drawn into criticizing Washington or attacking Tehran
Washington’s Western allies have stressed they were not involved in the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran — but they’ve also carefully skirted judgment of its legality. Source link
Paralympians benefit from cutting-edge prosthetics. Many Canadians can't afford them
For decades, paralympians have been landing on the podium thanks to some of the latest advances in the world of prosthetics. And while those same prosthetics are often available to anyone living with a disability, high costs tend to keep them out of reach. Source link
Carney signs deals worth billions in diplomatic breakthrough with India's Modi
In a statement to reporters after a one-on-one meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Carney said Canada is going all-in on diversifying trade. What’s been agreed to after these leaders’ talks is designed to more than double two-way trade to some $70 billion a year by 2030, he said. Source link