Rama News Digest — July 10, 2026

June Jobs Data Released Today

Statistics Canada is releasing June employment figures following a surprise gain in May, providing key insight into the country's labour market momentum.

Air Canada 737 Exits Taxiway at Montreal Airport

An Air Canada Boeing 737 ran off the taxiway while landing at Montreal-Trudeau airport, marking a second similar incident in recent days.

Transport Canada Detains Sister Vessel After Boating Tragedy

Transport Canada has detained a sister vessel of a boat involved in a tragedy that left one person dead and six missing, as part of ongoing safety investigations.

Canada Strong Pass Raises Concerns in Banff

Some Banff residents are expressing nervousness about the Canada Strong Pass initiative and its potential impacts on the community.

CRA Account Locked After Taxpayer Returns Overpayment

A taxpayer who returned a mistaken $24,000 tax refund found their CRA account locked, delaying their legitimate tax refunds and raising questions about agency procedures.

PM Carney Deepens Saudi Arabia Partnership

Prime Minister Carney is expanding Canada's partnership with Saudi Arabia across trade, education, technology, and critical minerals sectors.

Trump Deportation Push Could Affect Canada

Analysis examines potential implications for Canada as the U.S. intensifies its deportation efforts, with cross-border labour and immigration impacts expected.

Car-Free Streets Linked to Healthier Communities

A new report highlights how car-free streets contribute to improved public health outcomes across Canadian communities.

Advocacy Canada Launches First Fundraising Drive

The organization Advocacy Canada has initiated its inaugural fundraising campaign to support its mission.

Ryanair Passenger Nearly Sucked Out of Window Mid-Flight

A passenger on a Malta Air flight (owned by Ryanair) received medical treatment after a terrifying incident involving a window during flight, with Ryanair confirming the event.

Typhoon Bavi Threatens East Asia with Landslides Killing 15

The 1,000 km-wide Typhoon Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades and is headed for Taiwan and south-eastern China, with 15 already killed by landslides in the Philippines.

China Successfully Lands Reusable Rocket for First Time

China has achieved its first successful landing of a reusable rocket, following similar milestones by U.S. companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.

SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion in Record Foreign IPO

The chip giant SK Hynix is raising $26.5 billion in a mega U.S. share sale set to debut on Nasdaq on Friday, marking the largest ever IPO by a foreign firm.

Developing Nations Spend More on Debt Than Education

A UNESCO report reveals that 113 developing countries spent more on servicing foreign debt than on education last year, with 18 spending five times more on loans than schooling.

Iran Buries Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Huge crowds gathered in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, concluding six days of public mourning.

LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Refused Entry to Egypt

The Scarlet Lady, carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers including Broadway performer Patti LuPone, was refused entry to Egypt days after being blocked from Turkish waters.

Endangered Species Face Mounting Human Threats

This year's red list of endangered species reveals that ingenious survival strategies are being overwhelmed by destructive human activities, with newly endangered animals including desert frogs and deep-ocean snails threatened by mining.

Catnip Lotion Rivals Deet as Mosquito Repellent

A study conducted in Uganda found that catnip lotion proved just as effective as Deet in repelling mosquitoes, offering a cheap, homegrown alternative to the synthetic chemical.