Our Saskatchewan Rush playoff preview looks at how the Rush can build on their regular-season win over Toronto as the opening-round rematch brings extra intensity. With momentum, home support, and plenty on the line, this playoff clash has all the makings of a tight and exciting battle.

Strait of Hormuz traffic has slowed dramatically as rising Iran-U.S. tensions push shippers to rethink routes through one of the world’s most vital energy corridors. If the disruption drags on, Canadians could soon feel the impact through higher gas prices, steeper heating bills, and fresh inflation pressure.

The Kash Heed Sahota acquittal underscores how Canadian courts can clear an accused person even in serious, high-profile cases when the evidence does not meet the strict standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The ruling is likely to fuel continued discussion in B.C. about public trust, accountability and how judges assess conflicting testimony.

The Doug Ford private jet controversy blew up fast, with Ontario MPPs slamming the pricey aircraft plan as out of touch while families face rising costs and strained public services. Ford has now backed away from the proposal, but the backlash is raising bigger questions about priorities, trust, and how tax dollars are being spent.

As the sodium nitrite case moves toward a guilty plea, Canadians are watching closely as troubling details emerge about online sales, public safety, and vulnerable people in crisis. The case is raising urgent questions about how dangerous substances were shipped with so little oversight—and what needs to change next.