Author: The Canadian Post

Shervin Jannesar, an engineering lecturer at Simon Fraser University, says he and his family remain trapped in Iran without clear support from the Canadian government. He traveled to Iran to reunite with his wife and two infant children. They arrived before Israel launched airstrikes, but the situation worsened after U.S. forces bombed Iranian nuclear sites. Iran closed its airspace, cutting off any safe exit. “There’s no way out,” Jannesar said during a short window of internet access at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, when he emailed The Canadian Press. Calls from outside the country don’t go through, and internet service remains limited…

Khaled Elgamal is still recovering in a Calgary hospital, physically battered and emotionally shaken. But what hurts most is the loss of his roommate and the man he says saved his life. The 28-year-old was one of several hikers caught in a deadly rockfall at Bow Glacier Falls on Thursday, June 20, in Banff National Park. His friend and roommate, 33-year-old Hamza Benhilal of Surrey, B.C., was one of two people who didn’t survive. “He was my friend but also like my big brother,” Elgamal said from his hospital bed on Monday. He’s recovering from a fractured pelvis and shoulder,…

Ontario and parts of Quebec are sweltering under a relentless heat dome, with temperatures peaking at 36 C and humidex values near 46 C. Environment Canada says the heat wave that began Sunday could persist until Wednesday. Meteorologist Geoff Coulson confirmed Toronto likely broke its June 23 record, first set in 1983. Eighteen Ontario locations already set new records on Sunday. Coulson warned that after a cooler spring, residents are less prepared for this level of heat. The Toronto District School Board alerted families about discomfort in schools with limited or no air conditioning. While most schools remain open, several…

A Quebec jury has convicted Steeve Gagnon in the 2023 Amqui truck attack. The brutal incident left three men dead and nine others injured, including children.

Trump news on tariffs today is pushing Canada to act. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will revise its counter-tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports starting July 21. These changes will reflect the state of ongoing trade talks with Washington. That date matches the 30-day timeline agreed upon during Carney’s G7 meeting with President Trump. Though the final tariff levels remain unspecified, Ottawa emphasized that adjustments will follow the pace of diplomatic progress. Alongside tariff changes, Canada will also revise federal procurement policies by June 30 to favour Canadian businesses and trusted trading partners. Retroactive tariff quotas will…

Ottawa: As a trade conflict deepens between Canada and the United States, a new poll reveals Canadians are sharply divided over how they view their southern neighbor. A national survey conducted by Leger between May 30 and June 1 shows that 27 percent of Canadians consider the U.S. an ally, while another 26 percent see it as an enemy. A larger portion, nearly one in three, view the United States as a neutral country. The online poll surveyed more than 1,500 people and is not assigned a margin of error due to its methodology. Men are more likely to consider…

Nova Scotia premier is facing intense scrutiny after introducing legislation critics say expands Nova Scotia executive power and threatens the independence of key public offices. Premier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservative government tabled an omnibus bill this week that would allow the dismissal of the province’s auditor general without cause—an unprecedented move in provincial governance. The bill has ignited backlash from opposition parties, legal experts, and transparency advocates who argue it undermines democracy and removes checks on executive authority. David Johnson, a political science professor at Cape Breton University, described the move as “control-mania.” “This is executive overreach in its purest…

Dennis King resigns from his post as premier of Prince Edward Island, ending nearly six years of provincial leadership. He delivered an emotional address Thursday, explaining that public pressure and personal strain led to his decision. King will officially leave office Friday at noon. He explained that stepping down serves the best interests of his family, his government, and Islanders. “This is the most difficult job a person can do,” he said, standing beside members of his caucus. King clarified that he never planned to spend a lifetime in politics. Prince Edward Islanders first elected him in 2019, when he…

British Columbia has unveiled a short-term rental registry requiring all Airbnb and Vrbo hosts to register and pay annual fees, aiming to curb illegal listings and increase long-term housing supply. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon said Monday that the new system will crack down on “speculators” who misuse housing stock for profit instead of meeting residential needs. “All operators must display a valid registration number on listings by May 1,” Kahlon said. “Listings without them will be removed starting June 1.” Annual fees will range from $100 for resident hosts to $600 for commercial or strata hotel operators. Early registrants can…