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Japan tripling tourist tax starting July 1
Canadians heading to Japan will pay C$26.11 instead of C$8.70 when they leave—part of a broader push to fund tourism infrastructure.
Cuba opens hotel sector to Cuban investors as foreign chains pull out
Meliá, Royalton, Iberostar pulling operations after U.S. sanctions. Gov't now recruiting Cuban managers—diaspora and residents.
Canadian cities team up on military infrastructure planning
Federation of Canadian Municipalities launches Defence Task Force. Edmonton positions itself as a strategic hub for dual-use infrastructure.
Saskatchewan housing prices hit record high; Saskatoon now pricier than Edmonton
Strong demand and low inventory push benchmark price to $381,100 in May. Saskatoon's surge outpaces most Alberta cities.
Rogers wins Canada's 5G reliability crown for eighth straight year
Umlaut testing ranks Rogers ahead of Bell and Telus. But crowdsourced data shows competitors matching performance in some categories.
Manitoba settles solitary confinement lawsuit for $129 million
A court approved a settlement for inmates placed in isolation, with compensation starting at $3,000 for adults and up to $100,000...
WestJet and Sunwing suspend Cuba flights indefinitely
Airlines halt service over energy crisis and U.S. blockade. Guests offered refunds or rebooking to alternative destinations.
Environment Canada forecasts hot, humid summer across Canada
Temperatures expected to soar well above normal this summer. Climate change and El Niño driving the heat.
Tim Hortons Korea's matcha and black sesame Iced Capps
A Calgary writer tried the Korean-exclusive menu and found creative layers that outshine what Canadians get at home.
FIFA allows one sealed water bottle at World Cup matches
New policy reverses earlier ban after criticism from fans and Canadian officials.
Canada blocks Texas livestock imports over flesh-eating screwworm
CFIA restricts cattle and horses from Texas after first U.S. case in 60 years; parasite can survive Canadian summers.
York–Simcoe seat vacant after Caroline Mulroney resigns
Byelection must be called by December 2; earliest voting day is July 9.
