Canada’s Summer McIntosh Breaks 200m Butterfly World Record

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Canada’s Summer McIntosh Breaks 200m Butterfly World Record

Canadian swimming star Summer McIntosh delivered a historic performance Sunday night, breaking the longest-standing individual women’s swimming world record. The 19-year-old finished the 200-metre butterfly in 2 minutes, 1.65 seconds at the Canadian trials, setting a new global mark in front of a home crowd. McIntosh Breaks Liu Zige’s 2009 Record McIntosh’s time of 2:01.65 surpassed the previous world record of 2:01.81, set by … Read more

TKMS Submarine Win Would Strengthen Canada-Europe Ties, Germany Says

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TKMS Submarine Win Would Strengthen Canada-Europe Ties, Germany Says

Germany says a Canadian decision to choose German submarines over South Korean competitors would be an important first step toward deeper long-term strategic cooperation. A senior German government official said Monday that such a move would also bring Ottawa closer to Europe at a time when Canada is working to strengthen trade and defence relationships beyond the United States. … Read more

Canada-U.S. Relationship Is One Bad President Away From Disaster

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Canada-U.S. Relationship Is One Bad President Away From Disaster

Prime Minister Mark Carney is showing that politics, at its most serious level, is not only about everyday concerns such as gas prices, housing costs and household affordability. Those issues remain important, but Carney’s recent speeches suggest he wants Canadians to think beyond the immediate pressures of daily life. His message points toward larger questions about Canada’s … Read more

After $178,000 Wage Theft, Temporary Foreign Worker Brothers Say They’ll Never Come Back to Canada

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After $178,000 Wage Theft, Temporary Foreign Worker Brothers Say They’ll Never Come Back to Canada

Two Jamaican brothers, Garick and Ramesh Ramsook, are still waiting to receive more than $178,000 in stolen wages and damages from an Ontario construction company where they were hired as temporary foreign workers. Their wait continues more than two months after the Ontario Labour Relations Board ordered Polat Construction to pay them. The case highlights growing concerns about wage theft in Ontario, … Read more

Out-of-Control Wildfire Near Boston Bar, B.C., Grows Beyond 12 Square Kilometres

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Out-of-Control Wildfire Near Boston Bar, B.C., Grows Beyond 12 Square Kilometres

An out-of-control wildfire near Boston Bar, British Columbia, has grown dramatically, expanding to more than 10 times its estimated size from the previous day. The BC Wildfire Service said in its latest Sunday afternoon update that the Brunswick Creek fire has now reached more than 12 square kilometres, compared with an earlier estimate of about one square kilometre. Brunswick Creek Fire Grows Quickly The … Read more

Federal Workers Return to Office 4 Days a Week — Smooth Sailing or ‘Another Hot Mess’?

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Federal Workers Return to Office 4 Days a Week — Smooth Sailing or ‘Another Hot Mess’?

Federal employees in Canada are entering the first week of a new office attendance requirement that expects most workers to be on-site at least four days per week. The policy, commonly known as RTO4, was announced in February and increases the previous requirement of three in-office days per week, which had been in place since September 2024. Executives have already been … Read more

B.C. Conservatives Leave Penticton Retreat United Behind New Leader

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B.C. Conservatives Leave Penticton Retreat United Behind New Leader

The B.C. Conservatives concluded a two-day caucus retreat in Penticton on Friday, with newly appointed leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay emphasizing unity, renewed momentum and a clear plan of action ahead of the fall legislative session. The retreat was the party’s first under Findlay’s leadership and gave MLAs a chance to discuss priorities, strategy and the party’s vision behind closed doors. Findlay Praises … Read more

Iran May Have ‘Directed’ Recent Attacks in Canada, Intelligence Report Says

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Iran May Have ‘Directed’ Recent Attacks in Canada, Intelligence Report Says

Iranian intelligence services may have played a role in recent attacks and threats in Canada, according to a top-secret government assessment obtained by Global News. The report says it is a “realistic possibility” that Iran used local criminal networks to target Canada’s Jewish community. It also suggests that individuals possibly directed by Iranian intelligence may have … Read more

How to Negotiate Down Credit Card Debt With Your Lender Directly in Your 30s

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Your 30s can be one of the busiest and most expensive decades of life. You may be paying rent or a mortgage, managing family costs, building a career, handling student loans, or trying to save while credit card balances keep growing. If high-interest credit card debt is becoming difficult to manage, one practical option is … Read more

How Medical Debt Is Quietly Wrecking Credit Scores in Your 30s

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How Medical Debt Is Quietly Wrecking Credit Scores in Your 30s

Your 30s are often the decade when money pressure becomes serious. Many people are trying to buy a home, raise children, manage student loans, upgrade careers, or build savings. But one unexpected hospital visit, emergency procedure, specialist bill, or insurance denial can create medical debt that slowly damages a credit score. Medical debt is especially … Read more