Northwestern Ontario is currently facing a challenging situation with 110 active wildfires, as reported by Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire, and Emergency Services (AFFES) on...

The Canadian Armed Forces conducted tests with nearly two dozen drone manufacturers in a remote area west of Ottawa. The event, named RED COBALT Uncrewed Systems Accelerator 2026, allowed military personnel to evaluate various aerial, ground, and maritime drones, along with long-range precision strike systems. Lt.-Gen. Darcy Molstad, overseeing the military's joint forces command, mentioned that twenty companies, predominantly Canadian, participated in the demonstration held in Killaloe, Hagarty, and Richards, Ontario. The selection criteria for participating companies focused on Canadian ownership or partnerships, aligning with the federal government's defense industrial strategy. While Canadian suppliers are innovative, much of the advanced drone technology and real-world experience is concentrated in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Molstad expressed confidence in Canadian...

The National Bank Open women's tennis tournament saw a positive turn of events following a rocky start. Leylah Fernandez of Canada made it to the Round of 16, while emerging star Alex Eala's recent success added excitement to the competition. Notable players like Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek remained in contention. Tournament director Karl Hale expressed satisfaction with the tournament's progress, foreseeing continued growth in both the event and the sport of tennis in Canada. The absence of 2025 champion Victoria Mboko due to injury led to wildcard entries for Bianca Andreescu and six other Canadians. However, only Kayla Cross and Katherine Sebov progressed to the second round, where they were ultimately eliminated. The 30th-seeded...