Vehicle thefts in Quebec down 25% last year, report says
Vehicle thefts in Quebec fell about 25% in 2025 to 7,742 incidents, the Équité Association reports; this is the second consecutive year of decline after a post‑pandemic spike.
2026/02/19
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Canada's defence plan meets U.S. arms agenda
The federal government released a defence industrial strategy that sets a "build, partner, acquire" approach and aims to award 70% of defence contracts to Canadian firms within a decade; it appears alongside a recent U.S. executive order to promote American-made arms. How the two approaches will align is currently undetermined.
2026/02/19
Ontario tuition and financial aid changes raise costs for some students
Ontario will lift its freeze on domestic tuition, allowing up to 2% annual increases, and rework OSAP to provide more aid as loans and fewer grants, which could raise debt for the lowest-income students.
2026/02/19
Stablecoins may be displacing Bitcoin as a payments choice
The article reports that after the U.S. Genius Act passed on July 18, 2025, Bitcoin's market price fell by about 40% to under US$70,000 and monthly Bitcoin transactions declined while stablecoin transactions rose, according to the authors.
2026/02/19
Canada's high-speed rail figures raise concern, columnist suggests
A column by Chris Selley reports newly discussed figures that the author describes as alarming for Canada's proposed high-speed rail, noting that VIA Rail already relies heavily on government subsidy and comparing the corridor to Boston–New York–Washington.
2026/02/19
Ford government faces 'save OSAP' campaign over student loan changes
Ontario has restructured OSAP to reduce the share given as grants and increase loans, and opposition parties and student groups have launched a 'save OSAP' campaign while the premier says he will stand firm.
2026/02/19
Former South Korean president Yoon sentenced to life in prison
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for his December 2024 imposition of martial law, finding the decree amounted to an insurrection; judges said he sought to prevent the National Assembly from functioning.
2026/02/19
Reverend Jesse Jackson shaped an embattled moment and prompts questions about who will lead now
Rinaldo Walcott writes that Reverend Jesse Jackson was a prominent 1980s figure who advocated for a politics of compassion and coalition-building, and asks who will fill a similar role today.
2026/02/19
Peninsula Papagayo offers wildlife and quiet luxury in Costa Rica
Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica combines frequent wildlife sightings — including howler monkeys in Palmares Preserve — with a small enclave of luxury resorts and new guest amenities such as Papagayo Park.
2026/02/19
Riviera Nayarit welcomes visitors with surf shacks and ocean breezes
The article profiles the 64-kilometre Riviera Nayarit coastline from Sayulita to La Peñita de Jaltemba, noting surf towns, tianguis markets, local food and wildlife activities such as turtle releases and seasonal whale-watching.
2026/02/19
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