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‘Deeply disappointed’: An Iranian Canadian dissident reflects on the brief Israel-Iran war
It has been three weeks since a ceasefire on June 24 paused the brief war between Israel and Iran. As a recap of what happened: the Israel Defense Forces launched surprise air strikes on Iran’s nuclear bomb-making facilities and other targets. The...

Eric Ham: Donald Trump’s latest trade salvo raises the stakes for Canada
Political commentator Eric Ham speaks about the assassination attempt against Trump and the impact it had. Eric Ham is based in Washington, D.C. and is a political analyst for CTV News. He’s a bestselling author and former congressional staffer in...

Long-term musical training may enhance cognitive reserve in older adults
Long-term musical training may mitigate the age-related decline in speech perception by enhancing cognitive reserve, according to a study published July 15th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Claude Alain from the Baycrest Academy for...

Singapore’s first full-length animated historical film spans WWII, Peranakan culture and more
Co-directed by veteran ex-Disney animator Raul Garcia (Beauty And The Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas), executive produced by Leonard Lai (Ah Boys To Men) and featuring an original score by Golden Horse Award-winning composer Ricky Ho,...

The Ultimate Canadian Catholic Road Trip: embrace the faith in your homeland this summer
Whether the motivation is a boycott of the United States over its current posturing towards Canada, the ongoing affordability crisis, or a host of other reasons, it is clear a greater number of Canadians plan to spend summer in their homeland....

Rare art collection returning to North East after more than a century overseas
Paintings by Newcastle-born artists Robert and Isa Jobling will go under the hammer at Anderson and Garland in July, marking the return of works that spent decades abroad. The collection includes pieces by both artists and is believed to be the...

NPSC welcomes new Indigenous Student Trustee
‘Together, we celebrate this important step in continuing to honour, uplift, and empower Indigenous student voices within our Catholic school community,’ school board emphasized The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) has a...

Kennedy Native Makes Donation To Library
Anessa Campbell, a Kennedy native and a professor of political science at the Universite Laval, Quebec City, Canada and co-director for the Canadian Defence and Security Network, a SSHRC partnership network, recently visited the Kennedy Free...

The Jonas Brothers' music 'has aged very well'
15 July 2025 Nick Jonas thinks The Jonas Brothers' music has "aged very well". Nick Jonas stars in the band alongside his brothers The chart-topping pop group - which includes Nick and his brothers, Kevin and Joe Jonas - are currently preparing...

Not clear if Canada will deny entry to British, Irish rappers
A prominent Jewish organization is pushing for Canada to deny entry to two bands being investigated in the U.K. after their appearance at a popular British music festival last month. In late June, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs asked the...

Native Women's Association of Canada sells off assets, promises transparency
The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) says its current management has "discovered serious and significant financial irregularities" that its board was unaware of, as it shutters businesses and sells off property worth millions of...

FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC: Shania Twain crowned queen of Canadian country music at FEQ
FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC Shania Twain crowned queen of Canadian country music at FEQ Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com July 12 was not Shania Twain’s first visit to Quebec City, but it… FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC: Shania Twain crowned queen...

How to choose the right sunglasses (hint: look beyond just style)
Open this photo in gallery: This summer, mid- and oversized sunglasses are back in fashion. In recent runway shows for Balmain, Elie Saab and Thom Browne, bigger was better when it came to shades. Marisa Mangafas, a product manager at BonLook, a...

Chalk River Laboratories Becomes First GLP-Certified Laboratory in Canada to Offer Pre-Clinical ...
CHALK RIVER, Ontario, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that the Chalk River Laboratories has become the first Good...

Fast Tracking a Pipeline to BC’s Coast Will Undermine Canada’s Security
“Now the real work starts.” These words from Prime Minister Mark Carney marked the rapid passage of Bill C-5, which grants sweeping powers to his cabinet to fast-track infrastructure projects. While his recent meeting with Canada’s premiers was...

I explored this Canadian island with endless beaches that ranked among the country's best
There's something about an island trip, like crossing the ocean on a little ferry or driving over a bridge somehow separates you from your daily life more than other vacation spots. It also helps when the island you're going to is ranked among...

Brock ranked among Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture by Forbes
From its professional development opportunities to wellness supports and employee engagement, Brock University is being recognized for fostering a strong and positive workplace environment. Forbes has named Brock one of Canada’s Best Employers for...

Cornstock returns to Taber with iconic Canadian artists
Spider Entertainment’s three-day classic rock festival Cornstock returns to Taber July 24-26. This year’s lineup includes Streetheart, Sweet, Helix, Doug and the Slugs, Prism, Tom Cochrane, The Northern Pikes and Glass Tiger. Glass Tiger formed in...

Meet Boston selects DCI as agency of record in Canada
Meet Boston, the official destination marketing organization for the Greater Boston area, has appointed Development Counsellors International (DCI) as its agency of record in Canada for public relations, business events and travel trade. This...

First in a Decade: Operation REGULUS Brings New Zealand Navy Musician to Vancouver Island
Archana Cini Lookout Newspaper Enjoying listening to the low brass section of the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) lately? Meet Petty Officer Musician (PO MUS) Fraser Robertson, from the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), the Naden Band’s...