Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas calls for less political drama at city hall in the new year, urging council to concentrate on core municipal services like potholes and snow clearing as budget planning begins.
China imposes sanctions on 20 U.S. defence companies and 10 executives in response to major arms sales to Taiwan, escalating tensions. Details on the targeted firms and the political fallout.
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives, including Anduril and Boeing, in response to a major arms package for Taiwan. Tensions escalate as China freezes assets and bans business dealings.
A British technology campaigner has launched a legal challenge against the U.S. Trump administration's sanctions policy. The lawsuit, filed on December 25, 2025, highlights ongoing international tensions over tech and trade regulations.
The European Union threatens possible measures after the United States bars entry to five European officials accused of enabling censorship. Tensions rise over digital rights and sovereignty.
The EU's watered-down $105 billion aid plan for Ukraine reveals a fractured front, while signals from the Trump White House suggest a dramatic pivot in U.S. policy towards Russia and its allies.
As U.S. forces intercept Venezuelan oil shipments, experts debate Washington's true motives: oil, regime change, or a geopolitical struggle with Russia and China?
Amazon confirms it blocked over 1,800 job applications from North Korea in 2025, highlighting corporate efforts to enforce international sanctions. Learn about the compliance measures.
The U.S. has boarded two more oil tankers off Venezuela, escalating a blockade that experts warn could halt all of the country's crude exports. Read the latest on the rising tensions.
The U.S. has interdicted a second vessel off Venezuela, enforcing President Trump's declared blockade of sanctioned oil tankers. This move disrupts global crude flows and heightens regional tensions.
U.S. forces intercept another sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating Trump's blockade. The move disrupts global crude flows and risks pushing oil prices higher. Get the latest details.
Regina city council has passed a 2026 budget with a 10.9% mill rate increase, the largest tax hike in two decades. The average homeowner will pay an extra $276 annually. Discover the key changes and council's tough decisions.
Regina City Council has passed a 10.9% property tax increase for 2026. Mayor Chad Bachynski presided over the final budget deliberations. Learn the details and impacts.
A Regina city councillor's attempt to pause electric bus acquisitions was declared out of order and dismissed during budget talks. Learn what happened and the implications for the city's transit plans.
The U.S. Congress has voted to permanently repeal the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, a bipartisan move hailed as a decisive step for reconstruction. Learn about the implications for the war-torn nation.
Saskatoon city council is revisiting plans to relocate the Wildwood Golf Course. Get the latest details on this municipal development and what it means for the community.
Winnipeg City Council has officially passed its financial plan for 2026. Get the details on property taxes, spending priorities, and what this means for residents.
The U.K. government demands Roman Abramovich direct Chelsea FC sale funds to Ukraine war victims. A deadline has been set, with legal action looming.
A last-minute vote change at the Region of Waterloo council has ignited accusations of undermining democracy. Get the full story on the controversy and its implications for local governance.
President Trump announces a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers bound for Venezuela, escalating military pressure to cripple the Maduro regime's economy. Read the latest on this major foreign policy move.
Cambridge city council unanimously requests regional safety improvements for Cedar Street following a deadly collision. Councilor describes it as 'one of those bad, bad roads.'
Regina city council begins a week-long review of the 2026 budget, facing a proposed 15.69% mill rate increase. Key decisions on police funding, utility rates, and potential service cuts are on the table.
Edmonton City Council approved a 6.9% property tax hike for the 2025 budget, exceeding initial targets. Councillors Karen Principe and Mike Elliott voted against it, expressing disappointment over spending priorities.
A proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine is facing sharp criticism for rewarding Russian aggression and drawing historical parallels to the failed Munich Agreement of 1938.
Canada has officially removed Syria from its list of state supporters of terrorism and lifted sanctions against its interim government. Learn the details and implications of this major foreign policy shift.
The City of Vancouver has proposed eliminating its volunteer civic committees, a move that could reshape public consultation. Learn about the implications for local governance.
Edmonton City Council has finalized a 6.9% property tax increase for 2025. Get the details on the decision, budget pressures, and what it means for homeowners.
The United Kingdom imposes new sanctions on Russia's GRU spy agency for the 2018 Salisbury nerve agent attack on Sergei Skripal. Explore the details and implications.
The UN General Assembly inaugurates a day condemning Western sanctions, backed by authoritarian states. Critics argue it distracts from crises like Sudan, where 150,000 have died. Read the full analysis.
The International Criminal Court reaffirms its independence, rejecting U.S. and Israeli demands to drop warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant. Member states rally support amid unprecedented sanctions campaign.