Trump’s 250th anniversary military parade begins as protests sweep the U.S. / Global
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 12:20 pm permalink
A highly choreographed military parade celebrating a 250th anniversary milestone unfolded with approximately 6600 soldiers, 50 helicopters, and 60-ton tanks making their dramatic appearance. The spectacle, staged under President Trump’s watch, simultaneously sparked massive gatherings and vocal protests, underscoring a blend of patriotic pageantry and deep political divides.
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Friday, June 13, 2025, 2:23 pm permalink
After Israeli strikes targeted Iranian assets, Iran fired dozens of missiles in a swift, dramatic counterattack. The volatile exchange has rattled the region and raised international alarm. U.S. and Canadian officials have urged restraint amid concerns of further escalation, leaving many to question whether these tit-for-tat maneuvers will ever slow down.
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Explosions boom across Tehran as Israel targets Iran’s nuclear program / National Post
Friday, June 13, 2025, 1:21 am permalink
In a bold, high-stakes operation, Israeli air forces struck Iran’s nuclear and military installations with a series of well-coordinated attacks, sending shockwaves through Tehran. The move, punctuated by a defiant Netanyahu speech dismissing victimhood, underscores escalating regional tensions and a penchant for dramatic military flair.
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Un mal très nécessaire / Le Devoir
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 2:20 am permalink
The Canadian government has announced an increase in its military expenditure to meet rising NATO pressures, with discussions centering on a target of 2% of GDP. Analysts, including Trevor Tombe and Professor Justin Massie, offer varied takes—one part earnest policy debate, one part bemused disbelief at the notion of defense spending as a cure-all.
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Ex-British soldier gets over 4 years in prison for manslaughter of Winnipeg man in Toronto bar / CBC
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 9:21 pm permalink
A former British soldier has been sentenced to over four years in prison following the fatal beating of a Winnipeg businessman in a Toronto bar. The incident, brutal enough to shock even the most jaded observer, leaves locals wondering how military valor ended up on the wrong side of the law.
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Auditor general finds F-35 costs soar amid project delays, pilot shortages / Globe and Mail / Canada
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:22 pm permalink
A recent Auditor General report has revealed that Canada’s F-35 program cost estimates have surged by nearly 50% amid project delays, pilot shortages, and bureaucratic mishandling. Political commentators have lambasted Ottawa’s competence, arguing that these runaway expenses raise serious questions about the management of multi‐billion-dollar defence projects.
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Los Angeles protests follow weeks of intensifying immigration enforcement / City News / Toronto
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 12:24 pm permalink
As protests over intensifying immigration enforcement grip Los Angeles, federal forces have bolstered local efforts by deploying hundreds of Marines. This heavy-handed display—accompanied by political calls for even more troops—adds a surreal twist to the unrest, leaving onlookers to wonder whether security or overreach will prevail.
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Carney vows Canada will meet 2 per cent NATO spending pledge this year / National Observer
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:23 am permalink
In a notable policy pivot, Prime Minister Carney has pledged that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending goal—a move that has attracted both applause and skeptical commentary. Observers question whether this ambitious target can be sustained amid ongoing budgetary and strategic challenges.
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F-35 costs soar nearly 50% amid delays, AG reports / Global
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:22 am permalink
An auditor general report reveals that Canada’s F-35 fighter jet acquisition is now burdened with nearly 50% higher costs and significant delays. Concerns over mismanagement and fiscal inefficiencies underscore a troubled defense procurement process that continues to test both legislators’ patience and the public’s skepticism.
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Defence lawyers continue submissions at hockey players' sex assault trial / The Toronto Star
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:22 am permalink
Defence attorneys for former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team continued their final submissions in a high-profile sex assault trial. The case, drawing intense public interest, centers on serious allegations linked to team activities, with both sides delivering closing arguments as the judicial process edges toward a verdict.
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