Canada

B.C. Premier Calls for Ferry Funding Fairness

Vancour, Canada. Premier David Eby of British Columbia is calling out what he says is a long-standing funding imbalance regarding ferry subsidies between B.C. and eastern Canada. A spokesperson for federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland provided a statement regarding the Government of Canada's support for ferry services.

York Factory First Nation Stranded by Low Water Levels

Manitoba. York Factory First Nation in Manitoba is "essentially stranded" after low water levels grounded its ferry. York Factory First Nation Chief Darryl Wastesicoot, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee, Keewatin Tribal Council Grand Chief Walter Wastesicoot, Fox Lake First Nation Chief Morris Beardy, and Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Kyra Wilson have all called for an all-season road. Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor and Manitoba Hydro spokesperson Peter Chura attributed the low water levels to drought conditions.

Police Fatal Shootings in Nunavik

Nunavik. The rate of fatal shootings by police officers in Nunavik is significantly higher than the Quebec average. Patrick Watson, an assistant professor of criminology at the University of Toronto, suggested that officer training should be examined.

Highway 416 Collisions: Northbound lanes of Highway 416 reopened after two serious collisions

Ottawa. Highway 416 Collisions: Northbound lanes of Highway 416 reopened after two serious collisions. A single-vehicle crash sent two people to hospital with life-threatening injuries (later updated to stable condition). A second collision occurred in the same area, with one person taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Police attribute the second crash to drivers not paying attention.

Groups Urge PM Carney to Build East-West Power Grid:

Ottawa. Over 100 environmental, community, and Indigenous groups today issued a joint call to Prime Minister Carney, urging the federal government to prioritize the development of a renewably-powered east-west electricity grid across Canada. The coalition emphasized the potential for significant job creation, improved health outcomes, enhanced energy affordability, and national security benefits, while also stressing the importance of upholding workers' and Indigenous rights, including free, prior, and informed consent.

Ontario Premier Ford Invites Premiers to Huntsville:

Toronto. Ontario Premier Doug Ford today formally extended invitations to his provincial and territorial counterparts for the Council of the Federation's summer meeting.The gathering is scheduled to take place in Huntsville, Ontario, from July 21-23, 2025. The agenda is expected to include discussions on inter-provincial trade, economic development, and navigating Canada-U.S. relations, especially concerning ongoing tariff challenges.

Alberta Premier Smith Updates on Provincial Police:

Edmonton. Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta provided an update on her government's ongoing efforts to establish a provincial police service. Smith announced the appointment of former Calgary police deputy chief Sat Parhar as the first chief of the new Alberta Sheriffs Police Service, emphasizing that the service will work alongside existing law enforcement and offer municipalities an alternative to the RCMP for local policing needs.

Ottawa Announces High-Speed Internet Initiative for Rural Saskatchewan

Regina. The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), is set to make an important announcement tomorrow, July 4, 2025, regarding improved high-speed internet access in rural Saskatchewan. The announcement is expected to detail federal efforts to bridge the digital divide in the province

Dramatic fiery crash on Highway 401 close to Mallorytown

Sudbury college unveils the 'Heart of Fire' Pavilion to foster Indigenous connections.

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On Wednesday, Trudeau will head to Bermuda to give a eulogy for Peter Green before making a quick return.