Saint John Canada News

Canada's Brutal 2025 Wildfire Season: A Look at the Aftermath and Path Forward

October 30, 2025

A Historic Challenge for the Nation Canada is now reflecting on its second worst wildfire season in history, a devastating period that saw more than 8.3 million hectares of land burn. According to a recent update from the Government of Canada, the scale of the crisis forced over 85,000 people from their homes across nearly […]

Canada Part of Global Task Force Issuing Stark Warning: Ransomware Threat Outpacing Defenses

October 28, 2025

In an unusually blunt admission, a global coalition that includes Canada has warned that despite its best efforts, the international community is “failing to deter or degrade ransomware actors.” This sobering message comes from the 74-member Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), highlighting an urgent need for new strategies as cyber threats continue to evolve at an […]

Canada's Justice Ministers Target Bail Reform, Policing, and Border Security in National Meeting

October 23, 2025

National Strategy for Safer Communities Takes Shape Canada’s top justice and public safety ministers recently concluded a two-day meeting in Alberta to address critical issues facing communities across the country, including right here in New Brunswick. The discussions, detailed in a communiqué from the meeting, focused on strengthening the criminal justice system, shaping the future […]

Canada Pledges $36.9 Million to Tackle Violent Extremism in Communities

October 23, 2025

Federal Government Boosts Funding for Anti-Radicalization Initiatives The Government of Canada is investing nearly $37 million to support community-based efforts aimed at preventing radicalization and violent extremism across the country. The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, announced the $36,912,380 investment through the Community Resilience Fund (CRF). This funding will be distributed […]

Canada to Host G7 Security Summit to Tackle Global Threats Like Cybercrime and Drug Trafficking

October 23, 2025

Canada is set to welcome top security officials from the world’s leading economies for a major summit in Ottawa. From November 21 to 23, 2025, the G7 Interior and Security Ministers will meet to discuss strategies for tackling some of the most pressing global threats that impact the safety of communities right here in New […]