Unpublished Newswire
An expert who has disposed of bombs in some of the world’s most dangerous places says European governments pinning their security hopes on land mines are turning to an ineffective tool that will only spread misery and hunger.“It’s an outdated technology that can quite quickly be rendered useless,” said Gary Toombs, a senior explosive disposal technician with the charity Humanity and Inclusion.
August 18, 2025 - 15:58 | Dylan Robertson | The Globe and Mail
Consumer sentiment in the United States is reaching lows not seen since the Great Recession. Will Canada be next to feel the ripple effects of the trade war?
August 18, 2025 - 15:30 | Ari Rabinovitch | Global News - Canada
Federal officials are warning they are expecting an elevated risk of wildfires across much of the country from now until the end of September.For August, increased fire danger is expected over much of Western Canada and the Northwest Territories, according to a technical briefing presentation for reporters. Southern British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan are expected to have the highest risk given dry conditions and warmer than normal temperatures.
August 18, 2025 - 15:28 | Emily Haws | The Globe and Mail
Canada's Emergency Management Minister provided an update on Monday about the current wildfire activity, especially in western provinces and on the East Coast.
August 18, 2025 - 15:20 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
The Toronto Raptors' search for a new team president is over — they won't have one.
August 18, 2025 - 14:55 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Ottawa
Two former Indigenous leaders on both sides of the debate over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion say the federal government can’t ignore First Nations on future infrastructure projects it seeks to approve.Their comments come as Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to fast-track major projects, such as pipelines and mines, through his government’s newly adopted “Building Canada Act.”
August 18, 2025 - 14:53 | Émilie Bergeron | The Globe and Mail
