Prime Minister Mark Carney sparked a viral frenzy after planting a tree in Ireland—only for critics to accuse him of hypocrisy over the plastic pot he allegedly used, especially amid his government’s tree-winddown. But closer inspection revealed the roots were exposed, not trapped in plastic, and the joke was on the internet’s quick judgment. Meanwhile, the flight he took for the event added another layer to the debate—showing how even small details can ignite big online conversations.

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Jordan Staal just rewrote history, becoming the oldest player ever to win the Conn Smythe Trophy while leading his team to a Stanley Cup with six goals and seven points in the finals — his second Cup, first with Pittsburgh in 2009, and the first for his current team in two decades. Meanwhile, defenseman Ethan Bear signed a one-year, $825K deal with the Islanders, with $425K guaranteed, after a strong AHL season with 27 points. The NHL draft buzz is heating up, with defenseman Tommy Bleyl skyrocketing from a mid-round pick to a potential first-rounder after an 81-point rookie QMJHL season, and Swedish center Alexander Command gaining traction as a smart, two-way playmaker poised for a second or third-line NHL role.

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Oilers eyeing Jordan Spence: 25-year-old right-shot defenseman, who exploded with 7 goals and 31 points in 73 games last season with Ottawa, leading the team in key defensive metrics while outperforming league averages offensively — now a restricted free agent with Senators reportedly open to trade, sparking debate over fit with Oilers’ crowded right-side defense and potential contract length.

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In a tense but pivotal moment at the G7 summit, Prime Minister Mark Carney defended Canada’s controversial EV deal with China to President Trump, arguing it’s a capped, small-market concession—less than 3%—that could actually appeal to Trump’s protectionist instincts. Signed in January, the deal slashes Chinese EV tariffs from 100% to 6.1%, unlocking cheaper cars for Canadians while securing lower tariffs on Canadian canola and seafood. Yet critics warn of risks to domestic auto jobs and ethical concerns like forced labor. As Canada prepares to renew CUSMA, Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Chief Negotiator Janice Charette are set to meet U.S. counterparts to push for bilateral deals that could extend the trilateral trade framework—making this summit a high-stakes test for Canada’s trade future.

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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils sweeping new sanctions targeting 162 Russian individuals and entities linked to the shadow fleet, as the war in Ukraine rages on — with Carney confident in Ukraine’s eventual victory despite the mounting human toll. Canada has already blacklisted 500 Russian vessels, crippling Moscow’s oil trade. At the G7 summit, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy received strong backing from allies, including a massive $25.5B in military and humanitarian aid and $13B in financial support, while also pushing for U.S. missile production licenses. Meanwhile, Trump hints at a possible peace deal, but NATO members like Canada and the UK blocked a proposal to fund Ukraine with 0.25% of GDP — amid growing fears of a Russian strike on a NATO ally by 2030. Carney also announced plans to buy advanced jet trainers from Italy, aligning with NATO’s goal to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 — a strategic pivot to fortify collective security in an increasingly volatile world.

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Canada’s biggest gaming expo, Game Con Canada, is back in Edmonton with a major upgrade: the North American Games Industry Summit is now part of the lineup, bringing top studios, publishers, and investors together to spotlight Alberta’s booming gaming scene. With celebrity guests like Deborah Ann Woll and YDB, plus big names like Devolver Digital and Magic: The Gathering’s Richard Garfield, this year’s event is a game-changer for Canadian gaming — blending business, culture, and community with new miniatures painting zones and Canada’s first Warhammer 40K Grand Tournament.

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Two Edmonton men face up to three years in prison after being caught with over $2.7 million in illegal cigarettes—part of a sophisticated, greed-driven operation that moved contraband from warehouses to local stores using luxury cars and encrypted phone chats. Both, immigrants from Eritrea who became Canadian citizens and owned convenience stores, pleaded guilty to trafficking and fraud. The judge called it a well-planned scheme requiring serious coordination and imposed a sentence to send a clear message: large-scale tobacco smuggling won’t be tolerated.

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Quebec’s top court just gave the go-ahead for a class-action lawsuit against Starbucks, Second Cup, and Tim Hortons — accusing them of secretly overcharging customers for non-dairy milks like oat, soy, and almond milk. Lawyers claim these chains slapped on steep surcharges — up to 80 cents at Starbucks, 50 cents at Tim Hortons — even though the actual cost to them was just 12 cents. That’s a markup of over six times the real expense. The case, which covers Quebec customers who paid extra between December 2024 and now, seeks to stop these surcharges, refund customers, and possibly award punitive damages. Though Starbucks dropped the fee in November 2024, the lawsuit continues for the others. The judge didn’t find them guilty — but said there’s enough evidence to argue the pricing might violate Quebec’s Consumer Protection Act. It’s a wake-up call for businesses: small charges can add up, and transparency matters when customers are just trying to get their coffee fix.

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