
Ottawa's Iranian diaspora shares hopes, fears in the wake of military strike
There's a mix of reactions from Iranian Canadians in Ottawa on Saturday in the wake of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting their home country.
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There's a mix of reactions from Iranian Canadians in Ottawa on Saturday in the wake of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting their home country.
Conservative MP Mike Dawson has refused the raise saying it's 'distasteful' while most Canadians haven’t seen a decent raise in decades

A new report indicates that the use of sedating medications, specifically antipsychotics, in Canadian long-term care homes has continued to rise since the pandemic, putting Canadians with dementia at significant risk.
"I would never say that," the athlete said about the fabricated clip, which falsely showed him using an anti-Canadian slur

USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".

USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk has disavowed an AI-enhanced White House video where he appears to disparage Canadians, stating the words would never come from him.
While Tkachuk helped U.S. men's hockey win its first Olympic gold medal since 1980, he's also the captain for the Ottawa Senators.

Player is captain of NHL’s Ottawa Senators Tkachuk expresses regret over Trump joke US ice hockey star Brady has said he does not appreciate an AI video released by the White House that shows him…

When a pair of Canadians got stranded on the ice on Lake St. Clair on Tuesday, an American team with a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter ended up coming to their rescue.
Canada's Minister of Defense, David McGuinty, stated that growing global uncertainty, particularly following threats from Donald Trump, is driving an increasing number of Canadians to join the armed forces.
An article highlights Bob Homme, the American actor known for his role as 'The Friendly Giant', and his move to Canada for the iconic children's show.

Global Affairs Canada is urging Canadians in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara to head to the airports only if they have a confirmed flight, 'and it's safe to do so,' two days after violence erupted acr

Recent polling suggests a majority of Canadians — if they could — would block both Alberta and Quebec from separating from Canada.

Global Affairs Canada has updated its travel advisory for the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta and other parts of the Mexican state of Jalisco following a sudden explosion of violence that includes roa

Canadians jammed bars that opened at dawn across the nation on Sunday but the United States dealt the team, and the country, a devastating blow in overtime.

It's been a little over a year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria ended a 14-year civil war. More than 1.3 million Syrians have returned home since then, according to the UN refugee agency, primarily from neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt — but also from as far away as Canada.

Iran has demanded evidence regarding protest killings, while UN experts have highlighted discrepancies between official figures and grassroots estimates, compounding the anguish of families.

Curling might seem a strange choice for prime-time Saturday night viewing, but at 18:05 GMT - live on the BBC - millions will find themselves tuning in to see if Team GB can add a fourth gold medal of these Winter Olympics.

Curling, despite its seemingly unusual nature, has become a prime-time, must-watch event at the Winter Olympics, attracting millions of viewers.
Finland and Slovakia will compete for the bronze medal in a rematch of their Olympic opener, featuring Chicago Blackhawks forward Teuvo Teravainen.

The United States prevailed 2-1 in overtime over top favourites Canada at the Milan/Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday to claim a third women's ice hockey gold. Record five time champions Canadians took the lead through Kristin O'Neill's short-handed goal early in the second period but the US dominated the match after conceding.
The last time the NHL was at the Olympics in 2014, Canada went undefeated and won gold, doing so through stifling defense that bordered on dull dominance. The Canadians were in control of every game, but it wasn’t exactly exciting hockey. The 2026 version couldn’t be more different. This Team Canada is fast, skilled and dynamic. They’re an all-out offensive machine — even if they terrified an entire nation with an inability to break through against the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia for m

Both men's and women's Canadian curling teams have been accused of cheating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Following a school shooting tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, communities across the country have rallied to provide support to the affected town.
The Canadian Prime Minister, alongside federal leaders, attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge to pay tribute to eight victims of an unspecified event.

President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday morning that the U.S. and Israel launched "major combat operations" in Iran.

With gold prices reaching a historic high of $5,000 US an ounce in January, Canadians are increasingly searching for gold in unconventional locations, sometimes even using wetsuits instead of traditional mining tools.
Brady Tkachuk, the hard-hitting captain of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators and a key player for the U.S. men’s hockey team, just helped lead his country ... Read More
Highest retirement target reported in B.C. at $2.2 million; lowest in Atlantic Canada at $928,000

USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".

Canada is historically the largest source of tourists to Cuba. Before COVID-19 more than a million Canadians visited the island annually. The post Canada Examines the Humanitarian Crisis in Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.
American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning…
‘The pilot numbers were not as robust as we had expected,’ Gary Anandasangaree said, adding he believed Canadians would nonetheless still take part in the program
An article from the National Post discusses the Canadian perception of Donald Trump, arguing that while Canadians may be right about Trump, he does not fully represent America.

Jacques Poissant's suffering stopped the day he asked his daughter if it would be "cowardly to ask to be helped to die."

Nearly nine million Canadians watched the end of the men's gold-medal hockey game at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, which CBC says was Canada's most-watched moment at the Games.
More Canadians are dying from assisted suicide each year than all the world's other countries combined
Canadians are exploring alternative destinations for March Break, including Southeast Asia or cruises, as traditional popular spots like Florida, Cuba, and Mexico face turmoil.

Trump hails US's Olympic gold win, as some Canadians reject White House's illustration of an eagle dominating a goose.

Canadians will be permitted to purchase alcoholic beverages early in the morning to watch their national team compete against the United States in the Olympic ice hockey final in Italy.
The Canadians enter Sunday’s gold medal game as narrow favorites, and Todd Cordell expects Mitch Marner & Co. to prevail in Milan.
Team USA and the Crazy Olympic Hockey Goal That Will Live Forever The Wall Street Journal

Curling is drawing millions of viewers to prime-time television, with its unique blend of drama, bagpipes, and controversial Canadian teams, as Team GB aims for a fourth Winter Olympics gold.
Team USA and the Crazy Olympic Hockey Goal That Will Live Forever The Wall Street Journal

After a close overtime victory in the quarterfinals, the U.S. men's hockey team will play Slovakia on Friday in Milan for a chance to advance to the Olympic gold medal match.
Connor Bedard's potential inclusion in Team Canada for the Olympics is a major decision, especially with Sidney Crosby's injury, as the Canadians advance to the semifinals.
Canada's men's hockey team secured a spot in the semifinals of the Winter Olympics after a thrilling overtime victory against Czechia.

Both the men's and women's Canadian curling teams are facing accusations of cheating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, leading to controversy and disappointment among Canadians.

A school shooting tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, has prompted a wave of support from neighboring communities and across the country.

'Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon'
Manitoban, Albertan and B.C. customers have expressed feeling abandoned since their flights were cancelled
U.S. Olympics hockey star Brady Tkachuk is also team captain of the NHL Ottawa Senators. So he was annoyed at a White House Tik Tok video that used AI to have him disparaging Canadians.

A CBC article highlights concerns that the imprecise lab testing methods used by sunscreen manufacturers to assign SPF numbers could be misleading Canadians and providing a false sense of security regarding sun protection.

USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".

“I know that those words would never come out of my mouth,” Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk said.

In a speech laying out the details of how Canada should respond to the Trump administration, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre directly attacked U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and tariff policies, urging Canadians to focus on what they can control.

Canada's airline regulator says the air carriers ferrying Canadians abroad have a responsibility to get delayed or stranded passengers back on track "as soon as possible," including when unpredictable circumstances unfold, such as the violence in Mexico that recently disrupted flight service to the tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta.
An opinion piece criticizes harm-reduction advocates, accusing them of gaslighting Canadians about 'safe supply' drug policies by initially downplaying diversion issues and later claiming they had warned about them.

Foreign minister Anita Anand will be joining Carney as she said the intent was “to further diversify trade and to unlock additional opportunities for Canadians”
February is Heart Month — a perfect time to think about your heart’s longevity and the everyday choices that help protect it. Did you know that more than six million Canadians are living with heart di
'Defence spending is not number one priority, but it is really close,' said Graves. 'This is remarkable because it's usually 20th in the minds of Canadians'
A new poll indicates that most Canadians now perceive the United States as a risk rather than an ally, signaling a significant shift in bilateral relations.

He's as big a reason as any.

Jack Hughes scored in overtime to lead the USA to a gold medal victory over Canada in the men's ice hockey final.
Canadians will be able to have a few drinks while watching their team play the United States in the Olympic ice hockey final in Italy as provinces are allowing the sale of alcohol in bars and restaura

Curling is set to become a prime-time Saturday night viewing event on the BBC, featuring elements like Bond and bagpipes, attracting millions of viewers.

Team GB's Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan, and Bobby Lammie will compete against Canada for a gold medal, aiming to end a 102-year wait for Winter Olympic curling gold.

Canada defeated Finland 3-2 in the Olympic men’s hockey semifinal, overcoming Sidney Crosby’s injury with a 3-0 rally capped by Nathan MacKinnon’s late power-play winner.
Canadians find a rallying and commiserating point at Milan sports bar The Globe and Mail
Snowbird destinations from Palm Springs to southern Florida are feeling the impact as Canadians remain hesitant about traveling to the US. Sarah Gray/Business Insider New data from Longwoods International shows Canadians are still hesitant about traveling to the US. Major snowbird destinations from Palm Springs, California, to southern Florida are feeling the impact. Canadians are opting for Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean instead, or for domestic travel. Canadian travellers are still unhappy with President Donald Trump, and that's affecting the 2026 outlook of visitors to the US from Canada. In 2025, there was a noticeable travel chill from the US's northern neighbor, following President Donald Trump's quips about the "51st state" and the levying of hefty tariffs. A January survey of more than 1,000 Canadian prospective travelers found that they remain hesitant to travel to the US and would rather support domestic tourism, according to Longwoods International, a tourism industry market research company. According to Longwoods International, 55% of surveyed Canadian travelers report that they intend to travel to the US within the next 12 months, which remains mostly unchanged from 54% reported in October 2025. Among those who intend to make the trip, only 9% say they have already made bookings. In 2025, 4 million fewer Canadian travelers visited the US than the previous year, marking a 22% drop, according to the US Commerce Department's National Travel and Tourism Office. Seventy-three percent of Canadian respondents to the latest survey, who said they changed their 2026 travel plans to avoid the US, cited economic policies and tariffs. Other factors are also at work. More than 40% of respondents told Longwoods International that they strongly or somewhat disagree that the US is a place that values international travelers, welcomes travelers with diverse backgrounds, is a safe place to visit, and feels welcoming in general, and the number of Canadians who agree that the US feels safe to visit has been declining over the past year. Popular destinations for Canadian snowbirds, such as southern California and Florida, have been trying to woo them back. But it appears that those attempts have fallen flat as Trump continues to threaten Canada with tariffs and recently threatened to delay the opening of a bridge Canada paid for. In 2025, California's Gov. Gavin Newsom began trying to convince Canadians with targeted video campaigns that California welcomes them. Recently, heart-shaped banners featuring the Canadian flag also popped up in Palm Springs, which, according to the Los Angeles Times, is feeling a chill this winter from fewer Canadian tourists. "Sure, you-know-who is trying to stir things up back in DC, but don't let that ruin your beach plans," Newsom said in a campaign video. "California is the ultimate playground — over 2,000 miles from Washington and a world away in mindset." According to Visit California, the number of Canadian visitors to the state still fell by over 18% in 2025 compared to the year prior, slipping to 1.4 million. In 2024, Visit California showed that 1.7 million Canadians visited the state and spent around $3.7 billion. Even Disney, the happiest place on earth, is feeling the impact as international travelers skip the US. In the Walt Disney Company's first-quarter earnings report earlier in February, the company said it is facing "international visitation headwinds" at its US parks, including Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California. Visit Florida lists Canada as the state's top source of international visitors, with around 3.4 million travelers from Canada to the state in 2024. In 2025, the state saw a 15% year-over-year drop, according to Visit Florida, with only 2.9 million visitors from Canada. Canadian airlines Air Transat and WestJet are also suspending all or some flights from Canada to the US this summer. "We saw a notable decline in transborder travel demand throughout 2025," Julia Kaiser, media relations advisor for WestJet, told Global News earlier in February. "As a result, we made timely decisions to modify our network to stay aligned with where Canadians want to go." The slowdown in trips to the US doesn't mean that Canadians are no longer traveling. Longwoods International said that 45% of Canadian travelers who changed their plans for a US trip now say they would substitute it with a domestic trip, while about a quarter of prospective travelers are looking toward Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean. As of February 17, China also opened up visa-free entry for all Canadian citizens, allowing up to 30 days of travel for business, tourism, family visits, or transit. Read the original article on Business Insider

Row between Sweden and Canada over accusation of double-touch continues to cast shadow over Winter Games Well hell’s bells, who knew the ice could get so hot? The Olympic curling community is still all in a twist about everything that’s gone on in the sport since a row broke out between the Sweden and Canada sides on Friday. “The whole spirit of curling is dead,” Canada’s Marc Kennedy said on Monday night after his team’s 8-2 victory against Czech Republic, which felt like a bold take coming from the man who started this entire farrago by repeatedly telling his Swedish opponent Oskar Eriksson to “fuck off” after Eriksson accused him of making an illegal double‑touch. On Tuesday, the Canadians were outplaying the British. They beat them handily, 9-5, which means Bruce Mouat’s team have to beat the USA team and hope other results go their way if they’re going to make the semi-finals. Continue reading...

Many travellers ‘prefer to avoid supporting US-based parks at this time’
Canada's curling team fires back at Sweden after the Swedes accused Canadians of cheating at the Winter Olympics. Marc Kennedy alleged Sweden planned to catch teams breaking rules.