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King Charles's Visit to Canada Mirrors 1957 Queen Elizabeth Visit Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

King Charles III's rushed, 24-hour visit to Canada mirrored Queen Elizabeth II's 1957 visit, both opening Parliament and emphasizing Canada's sovereignty amid US-led geopolitical threats, using similar visual cues to reinforce the Crown's importance.

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Canada Faces Hot, Stormy Summer with Increased Wildfire Risk

Canada's summer forecast predicts above-normal temperatures across most of the country, with a heightened risk of droughts, wildfires, and severe thunderstorms, particularly in the southern Prairies and Central Canada. The forecast also anticipates a more active than usual hurricane season, potentia...

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Climate Action
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Climate Change Devastates and Creates Kelp Forests

Canadian marine ecologist Karen Filbee-Dexter discovered a thriving kelp forest under Arctic ice while grieving the loss of a Nova Scotia kelp forest due to a heat wave, illustrating both the devastating effects and remarkable resilience of marine ecosystems in the face of climate change.

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Life Below Water
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Via Rail Spends $330,000 Rebranding High-Speed Rail Project

Via Rail spent over $330,000 on rebranding its Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail project from Via HFR to Alto due to "widespread disinterest" in the original plan, ultimately unveiling the new name in February 2025 after extensive market research and development.

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Targeted Stabbing of 15-Year-Old in Abbotsford Park

15-year-old Billy Ledoux was fatally stabbed in Abbotsford's Larch Park on Sunday evening; police are investigating a targeted attack, with two initially detained youths released, and the victim's family is pleading for peace, not revenge.

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NATO Aims for 5% Defense Spending Target

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced a proposed 5% defense spending target for member countries by June 2025, significantly raising Canada's financial obligations to counter Russia's growing military capabilities and meet US President Trump's demands.

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BOF Capital Launches $150 Million Fund to Empower Black Canadian Entrepreneurs and Homeowners

BOF Capital, a new investment company launched by the Black Opportunity Fund, aims to raise $150 million by year-end for a private equity growth fund and a shared equity housing fund to address the economic empowerment of Black Canadians, tackling low homeownership rates and limited business investm...

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Charles Defends Canada's Sovereignty Amidst Trump's Annexation Threats

During his first Canadian visit as monarch, King Charles subtly countered President Trump's annexation threats by praising Canada's sovereignty in a parliamentary address, also addressing China's Arctic ambitions; the visit was deemed a success, with large crowds turning out in Ottawa.

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Toronto Invests \$2.1 Million in Festival Security Enhancements

Toronto is investing \$2.1 million to enhance security at festivals following a hostile vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival, aiming to prevent similar incidents and create a safer environment for attendees. A new non-profit organization will help festival organizers share resources.

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Roman Cooking Classes Thrive in Toronto

A Roman immigrant in Toronto, Erica Foffi, hosts successful cooking classes teaching traditional Roman cuisine, adapting recipes to vegetarian preferences and highlighting challenges in accessing specific Italian ingredients.

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Rising Antisemitism in Canada: From Rhetoric to Violence

The recent assassination of two Israeli diplomats in Washington D.C., coupled with justifications from academics, influencers, and a former Canadian Green Party candidate, highlights the rapid growth of social license for antisemitic violence in Canada and other Western democracies, fueled by rhetor...

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Ontario's Bill 5 Faces Indigenous-Led Protests Amidst Planned Amendments

Ontario's Bill 5, aiming to fast-track development by suspending provincial laws in special economic zones, faces Indigenous-led protests and potential amendments due to insufficient consultation, raising concerns about environmental protection and democratic process.

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