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Olympic and Paralympic Symbols in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Geopolitics Will Cast a Long Shadow Over the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games

This winter’s Olympic games will not be a normal international sporting event. A cloud of geopolitical tension looms over the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics,...

The Conversation9 minutes ago

Digital illustration inspired by the Mark Carney speech in Davos, with Canadian and US imagery and a divided world map.

The World

Mark Carney Signals New World Order in Iconic Davos Speech

TLDR: The speech Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered in Davos, Switzerland outlined a stark view of a changing global order, urged middle powers like...

Johnny MazarattiJanuary 21, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays at bat earlier in the 2025 season on the way to their first World Series appearance in 32 years.

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Blue Jays Fever Sets In As Canada Readies for the World Series for the First Time in 32 Years

Late on an October Monday night, George Springer smashed a three-run homer to send nearly 45,000 fans in Toronto’s Rogers Centre — and a...

The ConversationOctober 24, 2025

The World

Canada’s Team: Blue Jays Thrive Amid Canada-U.S. Tensions

TLDR: Amid rising Canada-U.S. tensions, the Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff surge is fuelling national pride — redefining “Canada’s team” through sport, politics, and cultural...

The ConversationOctober 9, 2025

Street-art style illustration of two young Canadians with backpacks looking to travel, standing before a U.S. border wall marked No Entry.

The World

Canadians Turn Away in Droves From U.S. Travel in 2025

Global attitudes towards the United States as a tourism destination are plunging. Travel pressures, exchange rate shifts and increasing economic uncertainty have all damaged...

The ConversationSeptember 16, 2025

The flag of Canada, waving over the Toronto skyline, to represent Canadian nationalism.

The World

How Canadian Nationalism Is Changing — And Why It Matters

TLDR: Canadian nationalism is evolving into a more inclusive and civic identity rooted in shared values, not ethnicity — and that evolution is far...

The ConversationJuly 3, 2025

A politician in a blue suit promotiong far-right ideas while standing at a podium with a red maple leaf.

The World

How Far-Right Ideas Are Influencing Canadian Politics

TLDR: Far-right ideas are increasingly visible in Canadian politics—from Christian nationalism to populist slogans—raising concerns about their influence on public discourse and policy. The...

The ConversationJune 25, 2025

A digital art version of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and King Charles.

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King Charles to Open Canadian Parliament Under Watchful Eye

Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited King Charles to embark upon a Royal Visit to Canada and open the new session of Parliament on...

The ConversationMay 15, 2025

Three faces of US boycotts, with 'Buy Canadian' painted on each face.

The World

Buy Canadian: US Goods Are Starting To See Global Boycotts

TLDR: Consumers are increasingly turning to ‘Buy Canadian’ movements amid global boycotts of US goods. Explore how these consumer actions are impacting brands and...

The ConversationApril 19, 2025

A street market in Toronto, Canada, to emphasize the concept of Buy Canadian.

The World

Buy Canadian: Retailers Are Seeing a Surge in Domestic Sales

TLDR: Canada’s “Buy Canadian” movement is gaining momentum amid trade tensions with the U.S., with consumers and retailers prioritizing local products. Sales of Canadian...

The ConversationApril 11, 2025

Nardwuar with Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh

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Nardwuar Interviews Carney, Singh Ahead of 2025 Election

TLDR: Nardwuar interviews 2025 election leaders Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh in two high-energy, highly personal videos that blend politics, music, and charisma. Canadian...

Johnny MazarattiApril 10, 2025