Mohammadreza Pakatchian said he chose to study aerospace engineering at Carleton University because it was a “great opportunity” to further his skills and knowledge. In its acceptance letter to the Iranian, Carleton University offered him a scholarship, while an MP’s office spoke with immigration officials about his student visa. But Canada’s national security agencies aren’t…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Metro Vancouver remains under Stage 3 water restrictions, but a small U.S. pene-exclave that has access to the same water is not under any restrictions. Point Roberts receives water from Canada under a 50-year agreement that was signed in 1987. The contract between the Greater Vancouver Water…
By Julia Grieve The Curator Team Posted June 24, 2026 3:00 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms. Life is…
Calgary’s 911 emergency call centre officers are answering more calls for emergency services with more complex issues. Last year, more than one million emergency and non-emergency calls were answered by the call centre. “One of the biggest challenges is the size of the city; it’s continuing to grow at a very rapid rate,” said Dan…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Crown began wrapping its case in the first-degree murder trial of a man accused of fatally shooting RCMP Const. Rick O’Brien in 2023. Graphic autopsy photos were shown and the court heard that O’Brien was likely shot three times in the head. He was killed during a…
new video loaded: On the Entrance Traces of Myanmar’s Forgotten Conflict Our Instances correspondent, Hannah Beech, travels to the middle of the armed resistance motion in Myanmar and meets insurgent fighters who’re outgunned and undermanned after years of preventing in a civil battle. By Hannah Beech, Daniel Berehulak, Nailah Morgan and Jiwoong Hong June 24,…
A new provincial initiative aimed at reducing repeat property crime and social disorder is drawing cautious support in Kelowna, B.C., but local business leaders and prosecutors say more resources are needed to make it effective. Called the ‘Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative’ (C-POII), it will establish a dozen regional hubs across British Columbia, including one…
By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted June 23, 2026 10:23 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size BROOKLYN – Allen Graves is the newest member of the Toronto Raptors. Toronto selected Graves 19th overall in the NBA Draft. Graves averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per…
By Toni De Guzman Global News Posted June 23, 2026 9:06 pm Updated June 23, 2026 9:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Experts are hopeful Manitoba’s first associate chief judge of reconciliation will change the court system and push for policies that will address over-representation of Indigenous people…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Tuesday brought sunshine and blue skies for central Alberta, after a weekend with than 100 mm of rain. Despite the sunny skies, though, areas in and around Edmonton are dealing with the aftermath. Water levels remain high in the North Saskatchewan River. Erosion can be seen along…
