Canada is rapidly deepening defense cooperation with Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to secure the Arctic as U.S. backing appears less certain after Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland. Canadian officials say they are moving beyond reliance on American protection, while Russia expands military activity and China grows involvement in Arctic resources. Prime Minister Mark Carney frames the shift as “middle power” alliance-building, including Ranger-style concepts, defense production ramp-ups, and ongoing talks on Greenland security.
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has launched a generic Semaglutide injection in Canada for adults with type 2 diabetes, following Health Canada approval granted on April 28, 2026. The move makes Canada the first G7 nation to authorize Semaglutide, positioning the company among the earliest generics entrants in that market. The launch follows Dr Reddy’s recent introduction in India under the brand name Obeda. Supplied as a sterile prefilled pen, it is offered in 2 mg and 4 mg strengths.
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Ahead of the long weekend, drivers in Canada’s Maritime provinces are set to pay more at the pumps as gasoline and diesel prices rise in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Halifax-area regular self-serve gasoline moved up to 196.2 cents per litre, while Nova Scotia diesel rose to 216.1 cents. PEI gasoline and diesel also increased, and in New Brunswick both fuel types climbed, pushing a seafood vendor’s weekly gas budget from about $150 to roughly $200.
Honda says it has indefinitely suspended plans for a multi-billion-dollar EV plant in Canada, dealing another blow to a tariff-hit auto sector. With Canada deeply integrated into North America’s car supply chain, Trump-era tariffs are hitting the industry especially hard, raising pressure on automakers’ investment timelines and future production plans.
An Alberta judge has halted a citizen-led push to hold a provincial independence referendum, citing violations of legal duties to consult First Nations. The court warned that secession could affect treaty rights, and ruled the petition’s process fell short. Alberta’s government says it will appeal, leaving the future of independence efforts in serious doubt.
A fatal shooting in Vaughan has claimed two lives after York Regional Police responded to reports of gunfire on Kaiser Drive on Wednesday, May 13. Officers discovered both victims deceased at the scene, and the homicide unit has assumed responsibility for the investigation. Authorities have not yet released details on suspects or motive, leaving many questions unanswered.
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The Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver was fully closed in both directions Tuesday afternoon, disrupting rush-hour traffic while police responded to an ongoing incident. Authorities urged drivers to use alternate routes and noted the situation was not believed to be criminal. Public transit services were also rerouted due to the disruption.
A man has been arrested in Halifax after allegedly assaulting two police officers outside Halifax Regional Police headquarters. Police say the suspect resisted arrest and faces multiple charges, following responding to numerous weekend calls. In related news, a motorcycle driver was seriously injured in a separate collision as officers responded to incidents across the area.
A motorcycle crash near the Surrey-Delta border in Canada left the bike dangling from an overhead traffic light, hanging from just one wheel. The rider suffered serious injuries after the collision with a silver sedan triggered major disruption. Shocking video captured by bystanders circulated as emergency crews worked to safely remove the motorcycle from the signal.
A bizarre crash near the Surrey–Delta border in British Columbia has gone viral after a Suzuki GSX-R 40th Anniversary motorcycle ended up hanging about 20 feet above a traffic signal pole. Police say the bike collided with a BMW, leaving it suspended high overhead. The rider survived but suffered serious injuries, while witnesses shared startling photos online.
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A man in Sherwood Park, Canada, has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal stabbing at an apartment complex early Friday. RCMP responded to reports of critical injuries and found 36-year-old Darren James Currat, who later died at the scene. The accused, Christopher Boyd O’Chiese, 31, was arrested hours later and remains in custody.
Iran’s football federation says the men’s national team will take part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 starting in June. FFIRI also urged the tournament’s co-hosts—the United States, Mexico and Canada—to address its concerns amid ongoing tensions. The federation’s conditions and the nature of the issues remain unclear as FIFA moves toward final preparations.
A Canadian court convicted three men of Indian origin of first degree murder of Arnold and Joanne De Jong, whose bodies were found in their Abbotsford home in May 2022. Prosecutors say the killings were financially motivated. The men, who worked for a cleaning company that serviced the victims home, allegedly planned a robbery that turned into murder.
A young person has died following an early-morning single-vehicle crash in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. Two other youths were injured and taken to responders at the scene on Ostrea Lake Road. Emergency services arrived quickly, and the road was temporarily closed while investigators work to determine what led to the crash.
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India has rejected allegations by Canada’s CSIS of foreign interference, arguing the same report highlights Khalistani extremist groups in Canada as a security threat to both countries. New Delhi reiterated its policy of non-interference and says concerns should be handled through established channels rather than public narratives, doubling down on international norms.
Canada’s privacy watchdog is demanding urgent cybersecurity upgrades at the Canada Revenue Agency after more than 42,000 tax accounts were breached since 2020. The reports say criminals used stolen credentials to log in and then altered account details to file fraudulent returns and claim benefits. The agency is now rolling out new security measures to better protect taxpayer data.
Apple and Meta are contesting Canada’s Bill C-22, saying it could compel them to undermine device and service encryption. Law enforcement argues the measure would improve investigative access, but the companies warn it may effectively mandate backdoors or enable government spyware, risking long-term harm to everyday users’ security and privacy.
Canada is strengthening oversight of immigration and citizenship consultants starting July 15, introducing new regulations focused on transparency and fraud prevention. The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants will be granted greater authority to enforce standards and penalize unethical conduct. The move aims to ensure applicants receive more reliable guidance when planning their move and future in Canada.
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Bell Canada, a unit of BCE, dismissed several employees for violating its code of conduct after they were caught faking office attendance through a swipe-and-go system. In the scheme, staff scanned their access cards and left immediately, while one employee reportedly used the office gym before departing. BCE says the firings are disciplinary actions, not part of broader job cuts.
A volunteer in Alberta’s Dinosaur Provincial Park has discovered a hadrosaur fossil unusually preserved, with major portions of fossilized skin still attached. Unlike most finds that reveal mostly bones, this specimen may offer rare clues about dinosaur texture, coverings, and soft tissue preservation. Researchers expect it could improve understanding of juvenile development and body shape.
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