Craving an Ikea meal? Company halving restaurant prices for some
Ikea says it’s cutting meal costs in half at its restaurants in several countries, though the length of time and who it applies to will vary by country.
Canada
How Sandwiches in Canada’s Lloydminster Became a Test for Domestic Trade
A city that straddles two Canadian provinces became a crucible of the barriers that prevent trade across Canada and that Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to dismantle.
What is NATO’s new 5% defence spending pledge, and how will Canada meet it?
Here’s what to know about the new spending target, its two categories of ‘core defence’ and broader defence-related infrastructure, and how Canada plans to achieve each.
Change in Nato mindset brought on by Vladimir Putin as much as Donald Trump
Allies agreed to raise defence spending to counter likely prospect of Russian remilitarisation if Ukraine war endsThe price was high, but for now, at least, a crisis in Nato has been averted. Donald Trump may like to take the credit for almost all of t…
Mushy Wording Lets NATO Commit to Trump’s Military Spending Demand
President Trump has pressed allies to spend more on defense. Leaders agreed that “allies” — but not “all allies” — would meet the objective.
Carney says world is at ‘turning points’ as he touts defence spending boost
Prime Minister Mark Carney said increasing defence spending to meet NATO targets could come with benefits for Canadians, but also potential ‘trade-offs.’
Toronto Sees Record Temperatures as Extreme Heat Settles Over Canada
Sweltering temperatures not seen in Toronto in nearly a decade have prompted health alerts, pool closures and warnings to students to expect “uncomfortable conditions.”
Iran ceasefire an ‘opportunity’ for Gaza peace, Palestinian state: Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s hopeful the ceasefire between Iran and Israel will provide an ‘opportunity’ to end hostilities in Gaza and bring a broader Middle East peace.
Iran is ‘the elephant in the room’ as NATO meets amid escalation fears
The two-day NATO summit is set to focus on boosting allies’ defence spending, but is starting a day after Iran retaliated against U.S. military strikes on its nuclear facilities.
Ottawa has ‘helped’ more than 500 Canadians in Middle East, minister says
Anand described her call with Iran’s foreign minister as ‘unprecedented,’ noting the two countries don’t have diplomatic relations, and said she urged for the safety of Canadians.