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US threatens Europe over Starlink restrictions
Financial Times: European companies face “devastating” retaliation from Washington if Brussels presses ahead with plans to restrict American…
October 18, 2026
Putin floats summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine deal
Wall Street Journal: The plan represents an effort by Putin to capitalize on warming ties between Trump and…
October 18, 2026
Trump defends plans to ease Russia sanctions and hints at hostage deal. Zelensky worried US might abandon Ukraine—AND MORE
New York Times: President Trump, defending his decision to ease tariffs and other sanctions against Russia, said on…
October 18, 2026
B.C. Conservatives platform promises $2.6 B in growth, $10.8B deficit
CBC: The party says its platform amounts to restraint, not austerity.
The document says that if Gross Domestic…
October 18, 2026
Deadly blaze began as grass fire that wind whipped into ‘wall of flame,’ early military communications say
The Globe and Mail: “During training a grass fire ignited, and strong winds caused the fire to spread…
October 18, 2026
Four dead, dozens injured in violent fire at Alberta military base: Carney
The Canadian Press: He said family members of those who died have been notified and that those involved…
October 18, 2026
Freeland believes her resignation led to better outcome for Trudeau, allowing him to exit before likely defeat
CBC: Speaking to CBC’s The Sunday Magazine, Freeland detailed another conversation she had with Chrétien in the wake…
October 18, 2026
British Columbia NDP Leader Eby asks Green voters to think carefully about vote
The Canadian Press: He says he respects Green Leader Emily Lowan, but she won’t be premier, and votes…
October 18, 2026
No sign of ‘terrorist activity’ in deadly fire at Alberta military base: Forces
The Canadian Press: The Armed Forces confirmed early Sunday that there’s no indication the fire which ripped through…
October 18, 2026
Lobbyists push for tax changes in hydrogen production, phosphate mining in next federal budget
The Hill Times: More than 1,300 communication reports related to the budget were filed for lobbying activity between…
October 18, 2026
Immigration in Alberta: Ottawa, province already in talks, minister says
CTV: In an interview airing Sunday on CTV Question Period, Olszewski told host Vassy Kapelos her government is…
October 18, 2026
Officials say catastrophic base fire was known ahead of time, allowed to burn
The Canadian Press: Maj.-Gen. Wade Rutland, commander of 1st Canadian Division, says the grass fire was a kilometre…
October 18, 2026
Poland preparing Starlink equivalent
Polski Radio: Referring to the decision to slow down the operation of the Starlink and Starshield systems used…
October 17, 2026
Buildings torched and over 1,000 detained after half million protesters sweep France
CNN: The destruction followed what had been largely peaceful protests, which have grown out of sweeping student-led rallies…
October 17, 2026
Zelenskyy says Starlink speed limits in Ukraine are ‘planned operation’
Financial Times: “The conclusion is clear: the restrictions are in effect within Ukraine but do not apply within…
October 17, 2026
Trump offers Putin economic relief. Hopes that Russia will return favor
New York Times: The Trump administration is ignoring the will of Congress and waiving new Russia sanctions amid…
October 17, 2026
Closer look at six controversial powers inside Carney’s Building Canada Strong Act
Althia Raj/Toronto Star: While some cabinet ministers and Liberal MPs argue there’s nothing to see in this legislation,…
October 17, 2026
Fatalities, injuries reported after incident at Alberta Canadian Forces base: Defence minister
CBC: “I cannot recall an incident like this in recent memory.” McGuinty provided few details about the incident…
October 17, 2026
Do Alberta’s temporary residents pay little tax, reap lots of benefits? We asked economists
CBC: Ron Kneebone, a professor emeritus in economics at the University of Calgary, says it’s also important to…
October 17, 2026
Two prominent journalists say bias against Conservatives in Ottawa is real
Lorrie Goldstein/Toronto Star: Responding to Pete’s observation that from his perspective, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre receives far more…
October 17, 2026