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– According to PEN America, U.S. public schools imposed 11,982 book bans during the 2025-26 academic year. This figure represents the highest annual total since the organization started monitoring school restrictions in 2021. The bans targeted 7,370 distinct titles across

– In the context of Quebec’s evolving political landscape, the Parti Québécois has claimed a minority government following their victory in Monday’s provincial election. The sovereigntist party obtained 59 of the 127 seats in the National Assembly, falling five seats

– In a significant incident that unfolded in Vancouver’s downtown area, authorities detained a 44-year-old man from Alberta after a vehicle pursuit on Monday afternoon. The Vancouver Police Department reported that officers initiated the chase after observing a woman in

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed lawmakers in Strasbourg, proposing the development of a strategic alliance between Canada and the European Union aimed at protecting economic sovereignty and safeguarding democratic institutions amid global trade tensions. During his speech to a

Tensions in trade relations between the United States and Canada intensified on Monday, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that all options remain open for countermeasures, including halting provincial electricity exports and the supply of critical minerals to American markets.

U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a potential revival of the Keystone XL pipeline project as part of broader trade negotiations with Canada, following a temporary pause on proposed import tariffs. In a social media statement late Tuesday, Trump confirmed a

– On Wednesday afternoon, provincial authorities enacted emergency traffic detours following a serious 3-vehicle accident that resulted in the complete closure of all eastbound lanes of Hwy 401 at Hwy 8 in Cambridge. Emergency crews responded to the scene near

More than 20,000 people evacuated communities around Okanagan Lake after the Bald Range wildfire spread rapidly across southern British Columbia. The fire forced residents from Summerland, Peachland and nearby rural areas during the weekend. Flames burned more than 10,300 hectares

Australian lawmakers passed landmark disability legislation in Parliament on Friday following intense cross-chamber debate regarding national budget allocations and participant support frameworks. Official parliamentary voting records published by the Parliament of Australia confirmed the final passage after the National Disability

Northern Ontario remained under a broad wildfire emergency on July 15 as 183 active fires burned across the province. The Northwest Fire Region counted 136 fires by evening, with crews still lacking control over 63. Officials identified eight new fires