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Uber will invest more than US$100 million to build DC fast chargers at its autonomous depots and pit stops, starting in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Dallas, and it has agreements with chargepoint operators to support wider rollouts.

The opinion argues Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a rethinking of Canada’s international role and that the next defence policy must question reliance on NORAD/NATO and automatic integration with the U.S.

The Chartered Business Valuators Institute's M&A Outlook Survey reports broad expected buyer participation in 2026, with private companies (91%), private equity firms (85%), public companies (76%) and family offices (76%) anticipated to be active; the survey links this to available capital and a focus on prudent investment and risk management.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States too often asks Ukraine to make concessions, and he called for clearer proposals from Russia. Trilateral delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. are due to meet in Geneva on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Shernett Martin, executive director of ANCHOR in Vaughan, reflects on decades of grassroots activism that helped shape an anti-Black racism strategy at the York Region District School Board and led a campaign to rename a Vaughan high school.

Mark Zuckerberg will testify in a trial in which a plaintiff alleges Meta's platforms addicted and harmed her; the case is being treated as a bellwether that could influence many similar lawsuits.

The Globe editorial says growing shortages of fuel, food and medicine in Cuba have prompted calls for Canadian aid, but it argues Ottawa should avoid government‑to‑government assistance and channel help through trusted international organizations instead.

The Hunter Brothers will perform on the Ponoka Stampede mainstage on June 30, marking their first appearance at the event. The Saskatchewan country group has recorded since 2016 and their latest EP is All Kinds of Country.

Mielle's dermatologist-reviewed Lavender and Lychee Scalp Collection is a sulfate-free system for curly and coily hair that uses Pyrithione Zinc and niacinamide to address visible flakes and support the scalp barrier.

The Dunmore Community Association presented plans for a professionally designed asphalt pump track and a pickleball court with estimated costs near $400,000; Cypress County council received the presentation for future consideration.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said MP Jamil Jivani does not speak for the party after Jivani told a U.S. news site that Canadians were harming themselves by being anti-American; Poilievre said he disagreed with that characterization.

Tigo Energy announced its Green Glove program has logged 1,500 installer engagements and the company has deployed more than 12,000 customized onboarding sequences across ten countries.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting British Columbia after unveiling a defence sector plan in Montreal, with stops that include a Lunar New Year event and an affordable housing tour. Defence Minister David McGuinty will visit Seaspan's Vancouver shipyards to meet workers and see progress on the Royal Canadian Navy's Joint Support Ships and the Canadian Coast Guard's Polar Icebreaker.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $6.6-billion defence industrial strategy to raise domestic defence procurement to 70% and create 125,000 jobs over the next decade; industry leaders welcomed the move while urging clearer procurement timelines.

Resident Dan Balcaban is petitioning for a direct sidewalk from Stephenson Avenue to the Danforth GO platform and has gathered 193 signatures; Metrolinx and the City of Toronto are discussing the possibility.

A city report found about 75% of monuments at Lasalle Cemetery need attention, and staff say limited trust-fund interest and safety concerns keep the municipality from taking on large-scale repairs; the report estimates nearly $9 million would be needed to fix all monuments over five years.

A fire at a Fredericton apartment building damaged the roof and top floor and displaced several residents; the landlord said neighbours and local businesses have provided a supportive outpouring of donations and support.

Quebec has approved more than 2,100 advance medical assistance in dying (MAID) requests since October 2024, allowing some people with illnesses such as Alzheimer’s to arrange MAID after loss of capacity; federal criminal-law rules still require capacity immediately before MAID and federal and international bodies have raised concerns.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to British Columbia after attending a vigil for victims of a recent Tumbler Ridge shooting; his itinerary includes a Vancouver fundraiser and community events in Richmond.

A Climate Central analysis finds top coffee-producing countries are experiencing an average of 57 extra days per year of heat damaging to coffee plants, with Brazil seeing about 70 extra days and Colombia about 48. Farmers report harvest losses and market pressures as production and bean quality are affected.

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton launched the Pegasus palliative care team to bring palliative specialists into other clinic areas; the pilot began in February 2025 and the team has served about 40–50 patients.

Health officials warn measles is spreading internationally and are urging Canadians to check vaccination status before March Break; Canada has reported more than 5,000 cases since early 2025 while outbreaks continue in Mexico and the U.S.

Montreal welcomed 11.8 million visitors in 2025, a 7.3% increase from 2024, led by a 10% rise in domestic travel and a 17% gain from Atlantic Canada.

The moon is in Pisces with no restrictions to shopping or important decisions, and the daily horoscope highlights social, travel and financial themes across the signs.

Macklin Celebrini, 19, has four goals and two assists at the Milano‑Cortina Olympics and is reported as the youngest player on the ice; his former coach Jon Calvano says Celebrini is always smiling and enjoying the moment.

One week after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. MLAs resumed the legislature, offered cross-partisan tributes and the provincial budget was presented.

Ottawa's new defence industrial strategy aims to more than triple Canadian defence-industry revenue and create 125,000 jobs over the next decade, and industry leaders say it should spur private investment and help firms reach foreign markets.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to release today a $6.6-billion "Buy Canadian" defence industrial strategy that aims to prioritize domestic military procurement and says it could support up to 125,000 jobs over the next decade.

Prime Minister Mark Carney launched Canada's first Defence Industrial Strategy, which aims to boost domestic defence production and create more than 125,000 jobs.

B.C.'s 2026 budget raises income tax rates and broadens the provincial sales tax while the government projects provincial debt will rise toward $183 billion.