Canada and France are opening consulates in Nuuk this week, with Governor-General Mary Simon attending the Canadian ceremony; NATO and several European countries are also signaling support for Greenland after public U.S. threats.
Bloomland in Oz at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington features around 25,000 orchids, tropical plants and theatrical recreations inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and runs Tuesdays to Sundays through April 6, 2026.
A 37-year-old beautician in Karaj filmed the Jan. 8 protests and captured audible gunfire; she has since moved in with her mother and says she is too fearful to leave home.
Moltbook, an AI-only social network where autonomous agents interact, has drawn attention and prompted discussion about who will own and control personal AI or the digital representations of individuals.
A deadly disease is seriously affecting bat populations in Newfoundland and Labrador, and scientists are studying the animals, including monitoring and tagging at Salmonier Nature Park.
Prime Minister Mark Carney ended the federal EV sales mandate, resumed purchase incentives and announced stronger tailpipe standards; he says the measures will lead to 75% of new cars being electric by 2035. Some climate experts and opposition leaders question that projection, and officials say the detailed modelling behind the claim has not yet been released.
A provincial byelection in Scarborough Southwest was set off by Doly Begum's move to run for a federal Liberal seat, and federal MP Nate Erskine-Smith has announced he will seek the Ontario Liberal nomination there; the outcome could influence the party's leadership contest.
Readers respond to a water-shortage editorial and report that a new local transit system cost about $20.4 million and has produced service problems.
Music, food and cultural performances drew crowds across Brandon on the festival's second day, and organizers reported strong early turnout with some pavilions estimating hundreds to thousands of visitors.
Brandon University turned a classroom into a temporary 'Confidence Closet' offering about 900 donated professional clothing items free to students; organizers say the event aims to help students prepare for interviews, co-op placements and early careers.
