- Schools to implement new food standards to tackle childhood obesity
- Turkish police arrest 162 in crackdown on LGBTQ+ bars and activists
- Sweden’s centre-left bloc leads parliamentary election vote count
- Genta Koja wins Okinawa gubernatorial election, defeating Denny Tamaki
- Trump removes tariff on Irish whiskey as Canada faces potential alcohol ban
- Pardon brokers allegedly promise to pressure Biden for clemency at high costs
- Villagers in Uttar Pradesh tie up engineer over poor 5G connectivity
- Sweden’s centre-left bloc leads parliamentary election with 27.8% vote
Canada
Tariffs on Irish whiskey, initially imposed by Donald Trump as part of a broader tariff on European Union imports, were reduced to 10 per cent in July after several months.
Carney has expressed a desire for enhanced economic, security, and political ties with the EU, highlighting concerns about deteriorating relations between Canada and the U.S. amid an ongoing trade war.
Canada, Ukraine and Norway are set to host an international conference in Toronto aimed at facilitating the return of Ukrainian children, detained civilians, and prisoners of war. The event reflects ongoing efforts to address the humanitarian impact of the conflict in Ukraine.
The Canadian government is establishing a strategic exports office aimed at enhancing coordination between businesses and officials. This initiative seeks to improve support for the export sector, facilitating better alignment of efforts in international trade.
A resident from British Columbia’s Cariboo region reported extensive damage to her property, noting that only her burnt-out chimney stack and a neighbour’s propane tank remain intact following recent wildfires. Authorities continue to assess the impact in the affected areas.
Tourism officials report that, despite recent smoke, the majority of this summer has been relatively clear of smoke. This assessment highlights a positive trend for the season, which could benefit local tourism and outdoor activities.
Starting in October, a new RCMP billing model will be introduced for municipalities in the province that utilise the service. This change aims to adjust funding and operational costs associated with RCMP services provided to local governments.
The City of Calgary’s administration confirmed that 190 of the 192 development permit applications for backyard suites submitted last year received approval. Only two applications were not granted, reflecting a significant uptake in interest for this housing option.
Between 2024 and 2025, 1,071 Canadians were hospitalised due to injuries related to e-scooters, as reported by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. This data highlights concerns around the safety of e-scooter use in Canada.
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