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Canadian Co-operatives Offer an Opportunity as We Reorient and Reorganize Our Economy
By Michael Toye Now that the federal election is behind us, our governments can get back to work on the many crises at hand. Canada is faced with a watershed moment as we reorganize our economy in response to economic attacks from our largest...

The story of the Indigenous Mountain Bike Program (Nelson)
Photo: Submitted Dirt Relations Dirt Relations is an inspiring and thought-provoking documentary that delves into the powerful connection between mountain biking, reconciliation, and healing intergenerational trauma. Through captivating...

Health Canada Must Stop Prevaricating and Ban the Sale of Cigarettes
By Sandor J. Demeter On the heels of a Canadian court approving a $32.5 billion settlement against Big Tobacco, it’s high time to ban the sale of cigarettes. The federal agency responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health,...

Today-History-Jun07
Today in History for June 7: In 1329, Scotland's national hero, Robert the Bruce, died of leprosy he had contracted during his campaigns against the English. In 1502, Pope Gregory XIII was born Ugo Buoncompagni in Bologna, Italy. Today in History...

Opinion | The Calculated Diplomacy Behind PM Modi Accepting Canada's G7 Invite
Last Updated:June 07, 2025, 11:32 IST PM Modi’s decision reflects a strategic rebalancing, one that serves not only India’s global ambitions but also subtly signals Canada’s interest in charting a new course The discussion comes at a time when...

Wilkinson: So far Americans all talk, no action on moving to Canada
In February 2025, the New Republic, reported there were a growing number of Americans who wanted to leave the country following the election of Donald Trump. Canadian reports backed up the assertion, particularly the news that three high-profile...

USA, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Canada secure spots at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup
CIUDAD JUAREZ (Mexico) - The United States, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Canada each clinched their spot at next year’s FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in Turkey after winning their respective Quarter-Final matchups at the FIBA U16 AmeriCup,...

Texas Tech and NiJaree Canady will officially run it back in 2026
She’s on the precipice of leading the Red Raiders to a National Championship and now we know she’ll continue to lead Texas Tech next year. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne is reporting that Canady has signed another seven-figure NIL deal with the Matador...

Today in History: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Television: “The Texaco Star Theater”, hosted by Milton Berle, opened on NBC in 1948. The variety series was largely credited with driving American television set sales heavily. The number of TV sets sold during Berle’s run on the show was said to...

2025 RBC Canadian Open TV schedule, coverage, live stream, where to watch PGA Tour event online, what channel
The PGA Tour continues its trek in the Great White North for the final event before the third major championship of the season. The 2025 RBC Canadian Open is taking center stage with the nation's championship being contested at its 38th different...

CHAMPS! Texas softball wins its first national championship in program history in dominant fashion
After reaching the Women’s College World Series finals in 2022 and 2024 and failing to win a game in the best-of-three championship series each time, the Texas Longhorns didn’t just win one game in the finals in 2025. They won two. Texas defeated...

qathet Pride Society excited about roster of events
Although Canada has made gains when it comes to protecting rights of the LGBTQIA2S+ community over many decades of work by queer and gay rights activists, celebrating inclusion and diversity is as important as ever. Pride month is here and qathet...

Federal government introduces legislation to build One Canadian Economy
DOMINIC LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, on Friday introduced new legislation to build a stronger, more competitive, and more resilient Canadian economy. One Canadian Economy:...

AlpenFury track installation finished at Canada’s Wonderland
There will now be extensive testing before roller-coaster opens in a couple of weeks NEWS RELEASE CANADA’S WONDERLAND ************************ This week, Canada’s Wonderland installed the last piece of track on AlpenFury – the country’s longest,...
The ‘Trump effect’ on Canada’s immigration restrictions
A national crackdown on immigration—typified by mass deportations, enforcement raids and the detention of international students—has been a major U.S. storyline since President Donald Trump returned to office. Mr. Trump’s antipathy toward migrants...
Texas blasts Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady, wins 1st WCWS title
OKLAHOMA CITY — Texas battered star Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady in the first inning and rolled, beating the Red Raiders 10-4 to win the decisive Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series and the first national title in...

Qualicum Beach teen headed to Miss Teenage Canada pageant
KSS student one of three to advance from Miss B.C. event A Qualicum Beach student will soon be off to Toronto to compete in the Miss Teenage Canada pageant. Evelyn Van Dusen, 16, is one of three from B.C. to move on from the Miss Teenage B.C....

Seeing Forest for the trees
What’s in a Name? The Gazette is looking at the history behind the names of places in St. Albert in light of the city’s decision to rename the Grandin neighbourhood. Curious about a place’s name? Send it in to [email protected] so it can be...

Canada Citizenship Bill addresses ‘Lost Canadians’ and First Generation Limit’; check features and eligibility
The Canadian government introduced Bill C-3, or the Citizenship Bill, on June 5, 2025, to amend the existing Citizenship Act and address the issue of "Lost Canadians." The term refers to individuals who lost or were denied citizenship due to the...
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History Today: How Normandy landings changed the course of World War II
The Allied forces launched mission D-Day on the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. It was the largest amphibious invasion in military history and marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany in World War II. On this day in 1930,...