Author: The Canadian Post
U Sports chief executive Pierre Arsenault says McGill University’s decision to cut 25 athletics teams after the 2025–26 season is unfortunate. The university said it reached the decision after an extensive review with both internal and external stakeholders. Moreover, Arsenault noted that student-athletes balance demanding academic and athletic workloads. He said the news will be difficult for athletes and coaches who rely on those programs. Additionally, he said universities often face limited options when confronting structural or financial pressures. McGill stated that a 2024 audit and a 2025 external review showed the current model was no longer sustainable. The school…
A shooting east of Quebec City has left one minor dead and another injured in St-Vallier-de-Bellechasse. Police were called to a home around 4 p.m. Sunday after reports of two injured youths. One victim was found unconscious and later declared dead at hospital. Meanwhile, the second victim suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive. Sgt. Frédéric Deshaies of the Sûreté du Québec said no arrests have been made. He added that it is too early to release further details about the circumstances. Moreover, police are not currently treating the death as a homicide. The shooting has prompted an active…
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has asked Deloitte to review its work after a major report was found to contain false citations. Moreover, the province said the mistakes were discovered in a 526-page staffing plan prepared for the health sector. A Health Department spokesperson said Deloitte acknowledged the errors in the citations. However, the firm also said it still stands by the overall staffing plan. Brian Scott, speaking for the department, noted that the province will take appropriate steps after Deloitte completes its promised review. Additionally, he said the government expects the contractor to account for how the flawed citations…
Canada and its G7 partners are intensifying their efforts to confront transnational organized crime. Moreover, the ministers meeting in Ottawa agreed that global crime groups now operate with greater reach and sophistication. As a result, they committed to actions designed to disrupt how these networks finance their activities. In addition, their joint statement described the groups as driven by profit, power and influence. Furthermore, the ministers said confronting these networks requires steady co-operation and shared understanding. They also said that new approaches are needed to keep pace with fast-changing methods. For example, they pointed to tools used in counterterrorism and…
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…
