United States President Donald Trump announced “a historic agreement” on July 30 for the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, framed as the long-awaited move into the second phase of the October 2025 “ceasefire” deal. The agreement was negotiated through the Board of Peace, established by Trump to oversee post-war reconstruction and…
On the northeast edge of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, nearly 1,100 people gathered in late June for the International Bridge Walk across the long span that links two cities with the same name: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Both the sun and the sentiments were bright. “We don’t like to say there’s…
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, in retaliation for what he called “unequal treatment” of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Everyday consumer items like wine and hockey sticks and industrial goods such as cement are among the goods targeted. However, several key exports…
The only thing you might have in common with a World Cup football player is posting on Instagram as soon as you’re back home from a social gathering. Or, in the case of Erling Haaland, while you’re still in the dressing room after a win. Football’s biggest stars are giving an insider look into the…
Some residents in northern Ontario were forced to evacuate due to the ongoing fires. One First Nations chief reported her community was “burnt to ashes”. Fires are also burning on the country’s west coast, where more than 59 active fires in British Columbia were reported on Friday. The British Columbia Wildfire Service said that 39…
Dramatic video shows a freight train in Canada surrounded by wildfire flames and workers requesting an emergency rescue as they report being “encased” in fire. “This could potentially overtake us here, this has gotten a little scary,” a crew member says as the train rushes past burning trees near Armstrong, Ontario. There are more than…
A worker at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant on April 30, 2025. Michael Wayland | CNBC The U.S. automotive industry is entering a new phase of uncertainty as the Trump administration said the USMCA trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada will not be extended by Wednesday, triggering what could be a yearslong review…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world The Trump administration will not renew its 2020 trade deal with Canada and Mexico, casting new doubt on the future of an agreement that had been a bedrock of commerce between the US…
Canada will join the Eurovision song contest in 2027, becoming the first new participant since Australia in 2015, organisers have announced. Participation is not limited to countries in geographic Europe and instead is open to all members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which Canada joined last week. Australia is an associate member. The EBU…
From the prime minister to sport celebrities and fans on social media, Canadians have revelled in their team’s win. Canada have enjoyed a historic run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and it will continue thanks to Stephen Eustaquio’s 92nd-minute goal against South Africa, which sent the cohosts into the global tournament’s round of 16…
