BELÉM, BRAZIL — A fire broke out at the United Nations climate summit (COP30) on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of several buildings and bringing already sluggish negotiations to a halt just two days before the event’s scheduled conclusion. While the blaze was quickly brought under control, the disruption has cost negotiators valuable time, threatening to…
Glooscap First Nation has developed an increasingly strong focus on renewable energy, transforming it from a community discussion point into a central pillar of its economic strategy. Every few years, the community consults its members to determine where investments should be directed. In 2017, renewable energy emerged as one of the top three priorities for…
BELÉM, BRAZIL — The COP30 climate summit concluded on Saturday with a contentious compromise that increases financial support for developing nations but failed to secure a global consensus on phasing out the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Presided over by Brazil in the Amazonian city of Belém, the summit was intended to be a…
Strong Performances Highlight Finlandia Trophy for Canadian Skaters Canada enjoyed a successful outing at the 2025 Finlandia Trophy in Helsinki as ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier secured a silver medal, while Stephen Gogolev captured his first career Grand Prix medal in the men’s competition. Toronto’s Gogolev continued his impressive comeback season by finishing…
Canadian short track speed skater Will Dandjinou delivered a dominant performance on Saturday in Gdansk, Poland, capturing two gold medals to lead a four-medal day for Canada at the World Tour event. The 24-year-old Montreal native won both the men’s 1,500-metre and 500-metre finals at the Hala Olivia Arena. His victories were complemented by teammates…
Tournament favourites Rachel Homan and Kerri Einarson started their campaigns with commanding victories on Saturday in the opening draw of the 2025 Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials in Halifax. Ottawa’s Homan, the reigning two-time Canadian and world champion, cruised to a convincing 16-5 win over Kate Cameron of St. Adolphe, Manitoba. After scoring three in the…
The city of Montreal found redemption on the football field this Saturday as the University of Montreal Carabins captured the 60th Vanier Cup with a decisive 30-16 victory over the University of Saskatchewan Huskies at Regina’s Mosaic Stadium. The win comes just six days after the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes fell to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in…
A planned strike by Alberta nursing-care workers was abruptly halted after a tentative agreement was reached between the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) just minutes before the job action was set to begin. The union, representing approximately 16,000 nursing-care workers including licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and health-care aides, had…
Quebec Premier François Legault’s introduction of a new proposed constitution (Bill 1) has triggered significant backlash from legal scholars, civil liberties groups, and the province’s legal community. While the government argues the legislation is necessary to protect Quebec’s common values, critics warn that the bill—introduced without prior public consultation—could severely weaken judicial oversight and infringe…
An Unforgettable Night of Greatest Hits Paul McCartney, at 83, delivered one of the most memorable concerts Hamilton has ever seen, delighting a sold-out crowd at the newly renovated TD Coliseum with the longest list of greatest hits any artist has ever performed. The concert was part of his Got Back tour, with Hamilton and…