politics
Ground zero: NATO’s drone war comes down to earth in Latvia
Latvian and Canadian troops are testing battlefield ground drones on a major NATO exercise, drawing directly on Ukrainian combat lessons as autonomous warfare rapidly evolves. The war games are unfolding amid a political crisis triggered by a wayward Ukrainian drone strike — a stark warning of how electronic warfare and unmanned systems are reshaping modern […]
Census day arrives Tuesday. Have you submitted your questionnaire?
The deadline to submit the completed 2026 census form comes Tuesday, and while those who haven’t filled it out could face a fine, there’s no need to panic just yet. Source link
WestJet accused of tricky manoeuvre to deny dozens of passengers compensation after flight cancellations
Go Public has learned of more than 30 passengers who were denied compensation after WestJet cancelled flights and blamed safety-related maintenance. Flight data suggests the airline swapped in aircraft requiring maintenance shortly before those cancellations — a practice the regulator called out four years ago. Source link
Despite strained ties, U.S. senator says Canada should be cautious of making deals with China
As Canada prepares to accept more Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country, a U.S. senator is warning that although Canada-U.S. ties are strained, Canadian officials should be cautious when making agreements with China’s government. Source link
5 years after promising to restrict vaping flavours, its unclear whether Canada will
The federal Liberals have said since 2021 they’ll restrict vaping flavours nationwide, but now Canada’s health minister won’t say when or even if it will still happen — despite widespread expert advice a ban could help curb the country’s staggering youth vaping rate. Source link
Grain dispute reveals bad blood between Ukraine and Israel
A diplomatic row over a shipload of wheat and barley taken from occupied Ukraine to Israel has stirred lingering tensions between the two countries — and brought attention to Israel’s ambiguous relationship with Russia. Source link
Call transcripts shed light on military police's alleged mishandling of suicide
It took more than six hours for military police to conduct a wellness check on an intelligence officer in Ottawa after his wife called them because she was concerned for his safety, according to newly disclosed evidence. Source link
CSIS director says Alberta referendum vulnerable to foreign interference
The head of Canada’s intelligence agency says Alberta’s potential secession vote is susceptible to disinformation and foreign interference from players like Russia. Source link
Feds greenlight $673M to keep Canada Post afloat this year
The federal government is handing hundreds of millions of dollars to Canada Post to keep the money-bleeding mail service afloat for the current fiscal year. Source link
Ottawa to begin $8.5B rollout for Ontario First Nations to reclaim child welfare
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says $8.5 billion will begin flowing to Ontario First Nations on May 29 to reclaim their child welfare systems. Source link