The Olympics have historically served as a stage for political stances, involving countries either boycotting or facing bans due to geopolitical disputes. Once the games commence, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) emphasizes that political activities should cease, ensuring that the competitions and victory podiums remain free from external political "interference." However, determining what constitutes interference can be complex. Recently, the IOC took action by barring Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from participating in the Winter Games for donning a helmet adorned with images of war victims. While acknowledging the helmet's rule violation, IOC president Kirsty Coventry expressed emotional understanding of its "powerful" message. Heraskevych, a skeleton athlete, chose...

Karla Jessen Williamson was only 11 years old when she was transferred from Greenland to Denmark for schooling during the 1960s, as part of various colonial policies imposed on Greenlanders. In the subsequent years, Greenland has progressively obtained more self-governance from Denmark. However, recent statements from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a potential acquisition of Greenland have stirred up concerns among the autonomous territory's residents, including Williamson, who previously served on Greenland's Reconciliation Commission and now works as an associate professor at the University of Saskatchewan. Williamson highlighted the complex emotions felt by Greenlanders, describing it as a form of Stockholm syndrome where they feel compelled to...

Canada is aiming to collaborate with Chinese companies over the next three years to develop an electric vehicle (EV) using Chinese expertise, a senior...

McKeever and Judson, the falcon pair residing at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Hamilton, have welcomed three new chicks. Hamilton Falconwatch, a dedicated volunteer...