Skip to main content

Featured

Ukrainian Strike Targets Key Russian Missile Facility in Deep-Range Operation

    An employee controls an unmanned ground vehicle during an exhibition of Ukrainian drone makers, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location Ukraine says it carried out a long‑range strike against a major Russian ballistic missile production site, marking one of Kyiv’s deepest attacks inside Russian territory since the full‑scale invasion began. According to Ukrainian security officials, the operation targeted a facility involved in manufacturing components for Russia’s Iskander missile systems—munitions frequently used against Ukrainian cities. While Moscow has not confirmed the strike, Russian regional authorities reported explosions and a subsequent fire at an industrial site. Kyiv has increasingly relied on domestically produced long‑range drones and missiles as Western military aid faces delays, and Ukrainian officials framed the attack as part of a broader effort to degrade Russia’s ability to wage war. The strike underscores Ukraine’s evolving stra...

article

Trudeau Set to Announce Temporary GST Break on Essential Items

 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce a temporary GST break on essential items, responding to affordability pressures faced by Canadians. This announcement, anticipated on Thursday, comes after demands from the New Democratic Party (NDP) for more substantial and permanent tax relief measures.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has stated that while the temporary GST break is a step in the right direction, it falls short of the permanent relief his party has been advocating for. The GST break is part of a broader multi-billion-dollar package aimed at providing immediate financial relief to families struggling with rising costs.

The temporary suspension of the GST will apply to a range of essential items, including certain grocery products, children’s clothing, and other necessities. This measure is expected to take effect before the holiday season, offering some respite to Canadians during a time of increased financial strain.

The announcement is seen as a strategic move by the Liberal government to address growing public dissatisfaction and to break the legislative gridlock that has recently paralyzed the House of Commons. The NDP has indicated their support for the measure, which could help expedite its passage through Parliament.


Comments