WestJet, union reach tentative agreement to end strike
The agreement will next go to WestJet Cabin Crew for a ratification vote
Foothills, Calgary News
Monday, August 3, 2026
Politics & Government
ANALYSIS: With four vacant ridings, why did Carney call just three byelections?
The Liberals gave themselves a three-to-one financial advantage over the Bloc Québecois by holding off calling a race in the other vacant Québec seat, David Akin writes.
Bryan Brulotte: The West’s adversaries don’t think like us. The sooner we get it, the better
Bryan Brulotte argues that Western nations must recognize that authoritarian adversaries operate with fundamentally different mindsets. He contends that economic sanctions are insufficient to defeat...
Yoni Goldstein: Postmodernism is coming to a natural end
Yoni Goldstein argues that postmodernism is ending, marking a shift from a truth-skeptical era to a truth-seeking one. He suggests Canada has a significant role to play in this cultural transition....
Poland rushes to spend billions on military to deter Russia from a direct confrontation with NATO
Poland is rapidly spending billions on military expansion to deter potential Russian aggression against NATO. Dominic Roszak, president of the Canadian Polish Congress, attributes this urgency to...
Business & Economy
AI data centres are the future. Canada must overcome the backlash
The answer is not to block construction. It is to design a better bargain
For farmers, data is the hottest new commodity as digital agriculture hits Canadian fields
Early agricultural tech adopters are paving the way for a boost in crop productivity. But for many, accessing the benefits of predictive technology feels still on the horizon
Oil Slumps as Trump Holds Off Iran Attack, Says Talks to Resume
Oil prices declined after US President Donald Trump suspended a planned military strike on Iran. Trump announced that diplomatic negotiations with the Islamic Republic will resume on Monday. This...
How Canada Rocket Company plans to fill a void left by SpaceX
Canada Rocket Company aims to fill the void left by SpaceX by developing domestic launch capabilities. The company asserts that the private market requires a clear government demand signal and...
Why investors can breathe easier after the Fed holds its fire
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, easing investor concerns. Martin Pelletier notes that markets have already tightened financial conditions, which improves the investment outlook. While...
Environment & Climate
‘They are such neat, busy little folk’: the unexpected superpowers of the common woodlouse
The article highlights the common woodlouse, a detritivore with over 300 regional names in Britain. It emphasizes the creature's ecological role in cleaning environments and its resilience to toxic...
‘Danger no longer only comes from the hitmen, but from the state’: the Honduran farmers labelled terrorists for protecting their land
Honduran smallholder farmers face escalating violence from palm oil firms and traffickers, compounded by a new government criminalizing community leaders. Following a recent massacre that killed...
Black Foils on crest of a wave in fight against destructive marine trawling
New Zealand’s Black Foils SailGP team finished fifth at the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix after rebuilding their boat following a crash. Despite racing setbacks, the team won the Impact League’s...
South-eastern Europe faces heatwave energy crunch as Romania detonates Danube rock to increase water flow – Europe live
Romania conducted a controlled explosion to dislodge a large rock in the Danube River, aiming to increase water flow to the Cernavodă nuclear power plant. This emergency measure addresses a severe...
Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Europe faces record-breaking heat, with Austria reaching 40.3C, while Japan prepares for Typhoon Dolphin. In contrast, Vancouver experienced its wettest July since 2016, receiving 33.6mm of rain....