Author: The Canadian Post
After over a decade of advocacy, Rhode Island passed an assault weapon ban that could signal a new legal direction for gun control efforts in the U.S. The law, signed by Governor Dan McKee, focuses on banning the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of specific high-powered firearms starting in 2026. Unlike other state laws, it doesn’t prohibit ownership—aiming to sidestep direct Second Amendment conflicts. Supporters say the narrow focus may help it withstand legal challenges, which are common in other states with broader bans. The bill gained momentum following a Senate leadership change. Senate President Valerie Lawson, who took over in…
Canada must double the pace of home construction over the next decade to return to the affordability levels seen in 2019. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC), this requires between 430,000 and 480,000 new housing units each year until 2035 — roughly double the current construction rate. CMHC reported that 90,760 housing starts have occurred so far in 2025. If current trends continue, the average will be 245,000 starts per year over the next decade. CMHC deputy chief economist Aled ab Iorwerth said the target is possible, but only with a modernized workforce, fewer delays, more private investment,…
The emotional toll of climate change continues to deepen in 2025, particularly among younger generations. Many experience a mix of anxiety, fear, grief, and helplessness over a warming planet and what the future might bring. These emotions can disrupt sleep, cloud concentration, and raise questions about family planning and the ethics of having children. Climate psychologists, teachers, and community advocates are working to ease these emotional burdens. Here are several approaches they recommend. Connect through local action Climate psychologist Laura Robinson in Michigan encourages people to join community efforts that restore nature and protect ecosystems. She says planting native species,…
Brady Oliveira is back in the lineup for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers just in time for their matchup against the Calgary Stampeders. The standout running back, who earned CFL’s Most Outstanding Player and Top Canadian honours last season, will start Thursday after missing two games with a shoulder injury. Oliveira went down early in Winnipeg’s season-opening win over B.C., after rushing for 49 yards on just two carries. In his absence, rookie Matthew Peterson stepped up, posting 130 yards and a touchdown in a solid showing. The Bombers haven’t slowed since. Their defence forced four turnovers in a 27-14 win…
A deadly wildfire in Catalonia, Spain, claimed the lives of two farmers on Tuesday, as Europe’s intense heat wave continues to sweep the continent. The fire, driven by hot, dry winds, burned 6,500 hectares and sent a massive ash cloud 45,000 feet into the air. Fire officials called it the largest blaze ever recorded in the region, warning that it was “beyond the capacity of extinction.” Two firefighters were hospitalized, and 14,000 people were told to shelter indoors. Though rain later helped slow the flames, temperatures in Lleida were expected to climb to 39°C (102°F) on Wednesday. Authorities noted that…
Canadian tennis players Leylah Fernandez, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Gabriel Diallo are through to the second round of Wimbledon 2025 after impressive opening-round victories on Monday. Fernandez, seeded 29th, made quick work of Great Britain’s Hannah Klugman with a 6-1, 6-3 win. The 22-year-old from Laval, Quebec, dominated the 16-year-old local wildcard, hitting 23 winners and converting five of six break point chances. Fernandez wrapped up the match in just over an hour. She’s now eyeing her first appearance beyond the second round at the All England Club. On the men’s side, Montreal’s Auger-Aliassime needed five sets to dispatch Australia’s James…
Canada has backed away from a planned digital services tax that targeted American tech firms, following strong threats of retaliation from former U.S. president Donald Trump. The tax, expected to take effect Monday, would have impacted firms such as Google and Amazon. But on Sunday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the tax had been rescinded to avoid sparking a broader trade war. Trump, in a social media post Friday, called the tax “a direct and blatant attack on our country.” He warned that if Canada proceeded, new tariffs on exports would follow within a week. At present, U.S. tariffs include…
Experts say connecting Yukon’s power grid with British Columbia’s would be transformative for Canada’s North—but warn it may take more than ten years to realize. The comments follow the signing of a memorandum of understanding between B.C. Premier David Eby and Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai. The agreement explores linking the regions’ electricity grids and promises stronger national energy security. University of Calgary professor Jason Donev noted the North lacks the reliable energy infrastructure enjoyed in southern Canada. “Electricity is tied directly to quality of life,” Donev said. “It affects everything from water purification to heating and food preparation.” A joint…
Former prime minister Stephen Harper said military budgets could be the key to improving infrastructure across Canada’s Arctic. Speaking in Iqaluit at the Nunavut Arctic Sovereignty and Security Summit, he explained how military development can spark road and runway construction. He added that this could also help cut living costs for Northerners. Harper pointed to Iqaluit’s history, noting that the U.S. military built its 8,000-foot runway during the Second World War. He described military investment as “the most effective” way to create lasting infrastructure. “If we build roads, airports, and communication systems through military development, we not only support national…
Brazil National Museum is set to reopen its doors to the public this week, seven years after a fire destroyed most of its historic building and collection. The renovated museum in Rio de Janeiro offered a preview to journalists and special guests on Monday. Much of its 20-million-item collection has been restored or rebuilt. Brazil’s Education Minister Camilo Santana said the full renovation is expected by 2027. The project has a $95 million budget from both public and private sources. The former royal palace once housed the Portuguese and Brazilian empire. It became the National Museum in 1892. One of…
