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CanadaNov 10, 2023

Blinken urges Indian counterparts to co-operate with Canada on Nijjar murder probe

The U.S. secretary of state is once again urging India to help Canada advance its investigation into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.Antony Blinken says it's very important for India to co-operate so that the investigation can continue to move forward.Blinken made the comments today after meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior Indian officials in New Delhi.He says India and Canada are two close friends and partners of the U.S. and wants to see the dispute resolved as soon as possible.Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh activist long denounced by India as an extremist, was shot and
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CanadaNov 10, 2023

Canada investigating 'threats' to Air India

Canada's transport minister and the RCMP say an investigation is underway into what they call "threats" against Air India, after an online video warned people not to fly on the airline on Nov. 19.Pablo Rodriguez says in a social media post that the government takes any threat to aviation "extremely seriously."He says Canada and its security partners are investigating the "recent threats circulating online," and his press secretary confirms Rodriguez was referring to comments about Air India.RCMP spokeswoman Kristine Kelly says police are collaborating with domestic and international partners a
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CanadaNov 10, 2023

Gaza exit list to have more Canadians, 266 people to leave Gaza

Some 266 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their family members had their names added to the list of foreign passport holders allowed to exit the Gaza Strip today.Officials at the Rafah border crossing into Egypt were expected to start processing the latest batch of people looking to flee the latest Israel-Hamas conflict around 7 a.m. local time.Another 32 people connected to Canada were able to leave the Gaza Strip on Thursday, after an initial 75 citizens, permanent residents and family members made the trip on Tuesday.No Canadians were able to cross via official means on Wednesday
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy proposes a wall between Canada and the US

It was a well-worn Canadian punchline during the Trump years: someone should build a wall along the Canada-U.S. border.One of the former president's would-be successors says he wants to do exactly that.During Wednesday's Republican primary debate, a straight-faced Vivek Ramaswamy called it an example of skating to where the puck is going.It also reflects a popular talking point among some Capitol Hill Republicans who say they fear an increase in migrants entering the U.S. illegally from Canada.Ramaswamy's campaign strategy has been to embrace and amplify Trump's shock-and-awe tactics, which fa
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Another group of Canadians left Gaza: Canadian Ambassador

Another group of Canadians left Gaza through the Rafah border crossing on Thursday.This information was given by Canada's ambassador in Egypt.This brings the total number of Canadians leaving Gaza to 106.The first group of 75 Canadians crossed the Rafah border crossing last Tuesday.The main crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt was closed for most of the hour today.The White House says Israel has agreed to a four-hour daily humanitarian pause to allow civilians trapped in northern Gaza to leave.Canadian Ambassador Louis Dumas said that there were 40 Canadians on the list, of which 32 have
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Concordia University in Montreal condemns on-campus violence

The president of Concordia University in Montreal is condemning the recent violence on campus linked to the Israel-Hamas war.Graham Carr says in a message to members of the university community that three separate acts of violence or intimidation occurred at the university Wednesday.Carr says two security guards and a student were injured in an altercation, swastikas were found on a university building, and a social media post from a student group could reasonably be interpreted as inciting violence.He says he is saddened and disgusted by these acts and that the university will work to identif
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Finance Minister Freeland to issue update on country's financial status on November 21

The Government of Canada will issue an update on the country's financial status in the last week of this month.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will deliver the Fall Economic Statement in the House of Commons on November 21.Meanwhile, she will also give information about housing and capacity.On October 24, she had said in a press conference that the government would try to take steps for housing and affordability while staying within a fiscally responsible framework.It is worth noting that the Liberals are trying to deal with the housing crisis at a time when many recent polls show them lagg
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Two Montreal Jewish schools hit by gunshots

Montreal police say shots have been fired at two Jewish schools in the city.According to the police, the first incident was reported at 8:20 this morning.There was one bullet hole in the school door.This school has an elementary and a high school.The second incident took place about half an hour later at another Jewish school.This school also has one day care.No one was reported to be injured in either incident.No one has been arrested so far.Investigation of the matter is ongoing.It is worth mentioning that due to the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel, violent clashes are taking place betw
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CanadaNov 09, 2023

Bill introduced in House of Commons to ban replacement workers during strikes: Labor Minister

Replacement workers would be banned during strikes and lockouts at federally regulated workplaces under new legislation introduced in the House of Commons today.Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says the bill will bar employers from hiring someone to do the work of anyone who is on strike or lockout, and will apply to multiple work sites including federal Crown corporations, airports, ports and the federal public service.There are exceptions if not replacing workers would constitute a threat to health and safety, or could cause serious property or environmental damage.The bill fulfils a promise t

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BCApr 17, 2026

How to build a successful business? Exclusive with Dragon's Den star Manjit Minhas

Canada's renowned business personality Manjit Minhas was in Surrey on Thursday. She attended the Surrey and White Rock Women in Business Awards. Meanwhile, in an exclusive conversation with Connect Media Network, she discussed business, investment, start-ups, Dragon's Den and some unique problems faced by women in business.Manjit Minhas in conversation with Connect Media Network News Director, Pervez Sandhu. (Photo - Connect FM)How to make start-ups successful?In an exclusive conversation with Connect FM, when Manjit Minhas was asked about making a start-up successful, she said that many peopl
AlbertaApr 17, 2026

Sexual assault charges against Edmonton-area spiritual leader, wife stayed by Crown

Sexual assault charges against an Edmonton-area spiritual leader and his wife have been stayed, the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service confirmed Friday. Johannes “John” de Ruiter and Leigh Ann de Ruiter each faced six counts of sexual assault and were scheduled to stand trial in September. The charges, first laid in 2023, will not proceed after prosecutors determined there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction, according to a statement from the Crown. Police previously alleged that John de Ruiter, described as the leader of a group known as the College of Integrated Philosophy, also ca
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WorldApr 17, 2026

Students abducted after gunmen attack passenger bus in central Nigeria

Gunmen attacked a passenger bus in Nigeria’s Benue state on Thursday, abducting several students who were travelling to sit for university examinations, according to a statement from the state government. Benue Gov. Hyacinth Alia said the attack occurred along the Otukpo–Makurdi highway. The number of people taken has not been officially confirmed. Local media reports indicate there were 14 passengers on board at the time of the напад. “The targeting of innocent citizens, particularly students on their way to sit for examinations, is unacceptable and stands against every norm of hum
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CanadaApr 17, 2026

Air Canada to suspend Toronto, Montreal flights to New York JFK over fuel costs

Air Canada says it will suspend flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport starting June 1 through Oct. 25, citing rising jet fuel prices. In a statement, the airline said fuel costs have “doubled since the start of the Iran conflict,” making some lower-profit routes no longer economically viable. The company said it is adjusting its schedule accordingly. The suspension affects service to JFK from Canada’s two largest cities, key routes for business and international connections. Air Canada said customers with affected bookings will be contact
WorldApr 17, 2026

U.K., France signal joint maritime mission after leaders’ meeting on Strait of Hormuz access

Leaders from multiple countries met Friday under the leadership of the United Kingdom and France to discuss access to the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. According to a statement from the U.K. prime minister’s office, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said participating countries welcomed Iran’s decision to keep the waterway open. He said leaders agreed the route must remain accessible without tolls or restrictions, citing its importance to global trade and energy supply. Starmer said reopening and maintaining shipping through the strait is critical to stabilizing economic pressur