Assembly of First Nations gathers for summer assembly amid concerns about water bill, major projects

Dozens of WWI remains were found at a French construction site — including a Canadian soldier

A Canadian soldier killed during the First World War was recently buried in northern France after his remains were unearthed during a construction project.
Canada is making a bet on Saudi Arabia despite war and political risk

Just three days after Prime Minister Mark Carney left Saudi Arabia, the Houthis of Yemen announced that their four-year-old ceasefire with the kingdom had ended. But even with Saudi Arabia potentially embroiled in two regional wars, it offers real opportunities for business and investment that the Carney government is determined to exploit.
Family of Gaza hospital chief detained by Israel 'shocked' over his deteriorating health condition

More than 18 months since Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was detained without charge by Israeli authorities in Gaza, his family and human rights organizations say they fear that his deteriorating health condition and reported abuse could lead to the prominent doctor's death.
Judge throws out $13M drug smuggling charges against trucker over 'egregious' Charter rights violations

Drug smuggling charges carrying a possible life sentence were thrown out of court after a Windsor judge says the cross-border truck driver's Charter rights were violated in an "egregious" manner.
Amateur astronomer saw a pit in Quebec on Google Maps. It turned out to be a 390-million-year-old meteor crater

Joël Lapointe, stumbled upon what he thought looked like a suspicious pit in Quebec's Côte-Nord region while he was wandering with his Google Maps cursor in 2024. But it turned out to be a 390-million-year-old meteor crater — never before identified, until now.
Ottawa homeowner had 'enhanced' flood coverage, but insurer still denied her claim after Canada Day storm

Since a ferocious storm deluged Ottawa on Canada Day, flooding thousands of basements, some residents have discovered that their home insurance policies don't cover damage caused by groundwater.
Ontario education workers raise alarm about EA shortage ahead of contract deadline

Advocates say a province-wide educational assistant shortage is leaving high-needs students unsupported and forcing classroom evacuations, while the province highlights record funding.

