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WorldAug 11, 2021

Biden plans to host a virtual summit for democracy

U-S President Joe Biden plans to host a virtual summit for democracy in early December in a global stand against rising autocratic forces.Biden wants to assemble government, civil society and private sector leaders to discuss three key themes -- defending against authoritarianism, fighting corruption, and promoting respect for human rights.The announcement came not long after Afghan officials announced the Taliban had seized three more provincial capitals from the elected, American-backed government in Kabul.
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WorldAug 10, 2021

New York Governor Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment allegations

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo continued to defend himself from what he said were ``unfair'' and ``untruthful'' sexual harassment allegations, even as he announced he would resign from office. But the 63 year old Democrat said he realized he would lose his fight to remain in power and would step aside out of his love for the state and its people. Cuomo made the resignation announcement Tuesday in a speech to the public. He said ``wasting energy on distractions is the last thing that state government should be doing. And I cannot be the cause of that.'' White House press secretary Jen Psaki says U
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WorldAug 10, 2021

O'Toole warns Canadians not safe in China after court upholds death sentence

Federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is accusing Beijing of using the death penalty for political purposes after a Chinese court upheld a Canadian's death sentence. O'Toole is also reopening the door to a Canadian boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in China, warning the Chinese government's recent actions show Canadians are not safe in the country.O'Toole was commenting after the Higher People's Court of Liaoning Province rejected Canadian Robert Schellenberg's appeal after his sentence in a drug case was increased to the death penalty in 2019.That coincided with the Chinese government
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WorldAug 09, 2021

Tokyo Games: We fulfilled responsibility as Olympics host, says Japan PM

Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday said the country has fulfilled its "responsibility" as host nation of the Tokyo Games.The Japanese Prime Minister also thanked the citizens and expressed his "sincere appreciation" for the people of the country."Although the Olympics were postponed for a year and held under various restrictions, I believe we were able to fulfill our responsibility as host country," Kyodo News quoted Suga as saying."I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Japanese people for their understanding and cooperation," he added.Suga was presented with the Ol
WorldAug 06, 2021

Canada's women's soccer team wins Olympic gold

Canada's women's soccer team upped the drama to the max and beat Sweden 3-2 on penalty kicks to win Olympic gold.The game was tied 1-1 after extra time.Vancouver's Julia Grosso scored the winner and Stephanie Labbe was outstanding in goal to end a nail-biter of a game. The first-ever Olympic title for the women's soccer team followed a bronze medal performance by the men's 4x100 relay team and a silver for Moh Ahmed in the men's five-thousand metres.
WorldAug 05, 2021

Canadian Damian Warner wins gold in decathlon, sets Olympic

Damian Warner has become the first Canadian to win the gold medal in the decathlon.The 31-year-old from London, Ontario set an Olympic record in the process -- with nine-thousand and 18 points.That shattered the previous Olympic record of 88-hundred and 93 points.Warner often wore an ice vest during the competition to battle the high heat and humidity in Tokyo during the gruelling 10-event competition.Pierce LePage of Whitby, Ontario finished fifth, with a personal-best score of 86-hundred and four points.
WorldAug 04, 2021

Andre de Grasse of Canada wins Olympic gold in 200m race

Canadian Andre De Grasse beat two Americans to the finish line to win the gold medal in the men's 200 metres in Tokyo. It is his fifth career Olympic medal but his first gold. De Grasse also set a new Canadian record -- blasting down the track in just 19.62 seconds. He is the first Canadian to win the 200-metre event since 1928.
WorldAug 03, 2021

Andre De Grasse has cruised into men's 200 m final

Andre De Grasse has cruised into tomorrow's men's 200 metre final at the Tokyo Olympics.He finished first in the semifinal in a Canadian-record time of 19-point-7-3 seconds.Canada's Mohammed Ahmed was second in his heat of the men's five-thousand and advanced to Friday's final.Meanwhile, the top-ranked beach volleyball team of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan were upset by an Australian duo in today's quarterfinals.While it was a no-medal day for Canada, anticipation is mounting as our women's team prepares to go for soccer gold against Sweden on Friday.
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WorldJul 28, 2021

Sikh coalition upset with how Indianapolis shooting investigation concluded

Today, the Indianapolis Metro Police Department (IMPD) and other law enforcement agencies held a press conference to announce the conclusion of their investigation into the deadly April 15 shooting at the FedEx ground facility in Indianapolis. Per IMPD Deputy Chief Craig McCartt, the investigation has reviewed "every piece of information available;" according to FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul Keenan, the authorities have determined that this shooting was "an act of suicidal murder" not driven by any particular ideology. The following reaction is attributable to Amrith Kaur, Sikh Coalition

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CanadaNov 10, 2025

Ottawa to announce next round of major national interest projects on Thursday, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will unveil the next group of projects under review by the Major Projects Office later this week. Speaking to reporters in Fredericton on Tuesday, Carney said the announcement will be made Thursday, marking the second round of projects being evaluated for potential national interest designation. The first batch of five projects was announced two months ago, prompting criticism from the Conservative opposition, who argued that many of the selected developments were already progressing and did not require special federal attention. None of t
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AlbertaNov 10, 2025

Alberta eyes 120 km/h speed limit on divided highways as part of review

The Alberta government is exploring the possibility of increasing the speed limit to 120 kilometres per hour on divided highways across the province. The proposal would affect routes currently capped at 110 km/h, including the major corridor linking Calgary and Edmonton. Premier Danielle Smith said the province’s divided highways were designed to accommodate higher speeds and noted that many motorists already drive above the current limit. She added that public support will help determine whether the higher limit is introduced. An online survey is now open to gather feedback from Albertans,
AlbertaNov 10, 2025

Alberta reports first flu-related death of season as health officials urge vaccination

Alberta has recorded its first influenza-related death of the 2025–26 season, according to new data from the province’s respiratory virus dashboard. Officials say the individual was in their 60s. The report marks an early fatality in what public health experts warn could be another challenging flu season. Last year, Alberta experienced one of its deadliest flu periods in decades, with 237 deaths recorded during the 2024–25 season. Provincial data shows a concerning upward trend in both deaths and hospitalizations linked to influenza. There were 171 deaths in 2023–24, 123 in 2022–23,
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CanadaNov 10, 2025

Canada loses measles-free status after year-long outbreak

Canada has officially lost its measles elimination status after nearly 30 years, following a prolonged outbreak that persisted for more than a year. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) confirmed the decision Monday, noting the change also affects the broader Americas region. Health officials had warned last month that Canada was at risk of losing its status. More than 5,000 measles cases have been reported across nine provinces and one northern territory since last year, marking one of the most significant outbreaks in recent history. “This represents a setback, but it is also revers
IndiaNov 10, 2025

Explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort kills 11, injures 24

A powerful explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station in central Delhi has left 11 people dead and at least 24 injured, according to local authorities. The cause of the blast remains under investigation, and a high alert has been declared across Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Delhi Fire Department officials said the explosion occurred inside a parked car near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening. The impact caused several nearby vehicles to catch fire, resulting in extensive damage. Eyewitnesses reported seeing debris scattered across the road and hearing multiple smaller bla