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CanadaJun 22, 2022

Sports minister freezing Hockey Canada's government funding

The federal government is freezing Hockey Canada's federal funding. It's over the organization's handling of an alleged sexual assault by members of the 2018 gold-medal winning world junior hockey team and an out-of-court settlement. Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge says the national sport body will only have its funding restored once it discloses the recommendations of improvement provided by a third-party law firm hired to investigate the alleged incident.
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CanadaJun 22, 2022

Parliamentary Budget Officer's report confirms Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is leaking a lot of cash

The latest report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer confirms the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is leaking a lot of cash. A new analysis shows the pipeline running between the Edmonton-area and port in Burnaby is worth about 1.2 billion dollars less than its estimated value 18 months ago. Delayed completion, not expected until late next year, plus the ballooning cost of the project which is now set at more than 21-billion dollars, all factored into the troubling estimate. The pipeline was bought by the federal government in 2018 when environmental opposition encouraged Kinder Morgan to
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CanadaJun 21, 2022

Canada's Masse wins third straight world 100 backstroke medal with silver in Budapest

Kylie Masse took silver in the women's 100-metre backstroke at the world aquatic championships, finishing just short of a third straight world title in the event. Masse, from LaSalle, Ont., finished in 58.40 seconds, .18 seconds behind winner Regan Smith of the United States. Claire Curzan of the U.S., was third in 58.67 seconds. Masse got the fastest start in the field of eight swimmers and was beside Smith out of the turn. Masse pressured Smith over the final 50 metres, but the American touched the wall just ahead of the two-time champion. It's the sixth world championship medal for Masse,
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CanadaJun 20, 2022

Freeland, Yellen say they are working together to combat soaring global inflation

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen say the two countries are working together to combat rising inflation by ensuring supply chains are more resilient. The pair spoke about the turbulent global economy at a joint news conference in downtown Toronto on Monday afternoon, which marks Yellen's first trip to Canada as secretary of the Treasury. During the news conference, Freeland said the two countries are facing a consequential time for the global economy, which comes with a historic opportunity to ensure resiliency in supply chains that will prevent futur
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CanadaJun 20, 2022

Canada investing $4.9 billion to modernize Norad

Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada will invest 4.9 billion dollars over the next six years to modernize North America's aging defensive systems. At a news conference at CFB Trenton, Ontario this morning, Anand said this is the most significant upgrade to Norad from a Canadian perspective in almost four decades. The funding is the first of an estimated 40 billion dollars that will be spent over the next 20 years to upgrade the early warning system. It will include plans to build new radar networks to detect threats coming over the Arctic, as well as command and control systems, and advanc
CanadaJun 18, 2022

92 year old priest charged with assault in historic Manitoba residential school case

Manitoba RCMP say a 92 year old priest has been charged after a decade-long investigation into the Fort Alexander Residential School northeast of Winnipeg.Arthur Masse was charged with one count of indecent assault on a 10 year old girl.The school was opened in 1905 in the community of Fort Alexander, which later became the Sagkeeng First Nation.The school closed in 1970.Mounties have said that officers with the major crime unit began looking into the residential school in 2010 and a criminal investigation began the following year.Police have said the investigation involved reviewing archived
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CanadaJun 17, 2022

168 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Canada, including 141 in Quebec

Federal officials say there are 168 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 141 cases have been reported in Quebec, 21 in Ontario, four in Alberta and two in British Columbia as of Friday.Canada's chief public health officer says all infections have been in men aged 20 to 69.Dr. Theresa Tam told a news conference that many cases have been linked to sexual contact with other men, but the virus can spread to anyone who has had close physical contact with an infected person.Tam says local health authorities have indicated that the rate of growth is slowing,
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CanadaJun 16, 2022

Freeland touts previously announced measures to combat hot inflation

Amid stubbornly hot inflation and rising interest rates, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland detailed financial commitments to ``help make life more affordable for millions of Canadians'', but the measures were all previously announced. Freeland delivered a keynote address about the state of the Canadian economy at the Empire Club of Canada in downtown Toronto on Thursday afternoon. In her speech, Freeland highlighted the federal government's ``Affordability Plan,'' which she referred to as a suite of measures totalling $8.9 billion in new support for Canadians in 2022. The measures were all i
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CanadaJun 15, 2022

Toronto's Black residents receive apology from the city's interim police chief as the force released unseen race-based data

Toronto's Black residents received an apology from the city's interim police chief today as the force released previously unseen race-based data on use of force. Toronto's interim police chief has apologized to the city's Black community as the force releases previously unseen race-based data on its use of force and strip searches. James Ramer says the force has not done enough to ensure everyone receives fair and unbiased treatment. The apology was swiftly rejected by some, including one activist who noted that Black people have called for years for police to stop treating them unfairly. Bev

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CanadaApr 14, 2026

Earthquake rattles Ottawa area, tremor felt across eastern Ontario and western Quebec

According to Earthquakes Canada, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck at approximately 12:36 p.m. Tuesday. The agency said the epicentre was located about 20 kilometres northeast of Shawville, Que. The tremor was felt across a wide area, including Ottawa, Fitzroy Harbour, Richmond and Constance Bay, as well as west toward Pembroke in Ontario and Otter Lake in western Quebec. Residents reported feeling shaking during the lunch hour. No damage details were provided in the initial information released by Earthquakes Canada. The agency continues to collect and review public reports related to the eve
IndiaApr 14, 2026

Centre amends BBMB recruitment rules, opens top posts to nationwide applicants

The central government has amended recruitment rules for the Bhakra Beas Management Board, changing eligibility criteria for two of its senior-most positions and allowing officers from across India to apply. According to amendments to the Bhakra Beas Management Board Rules, 1974, the earlier requirement mandating one officer each from Punjab and Haryana for the two key posts has been removed. The revised rules now permit appointments based on eligibility, regardless of state affiliation. Officials said the change broadens the pool of candidates for the board, which manages major water and powe
CanadaApr 14, 2026

Suspect in alleged dark web drug network extradited to Canada, faces multiple charges

A 29-year-old man accused of operating a cross-country drug trafficking network has been returned to Canada following an international investigation, according to a release from the RCMP. Federal Policing Pacific Region investigators say Isaac Oliveira Scott was extradited from Germany last week after being arrested there in February on an Interpol red notice. Police said the extradition follows a months-long effort involving international partners. According to the RCMP news release, federal prosecutors approved 11 charges against Oliveira Scott in October 2025. These include five counts of t
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WorldApr 14, 2026

Trump says U.S.–Iran talks could resume within days after failed round in Pakistan

U.S. President Donald Trump says stalled negotiations with Iran could resume within the next two days, following an unsuccessful round of talks held in Pakistan. Speaking Tuesday, Trump indicated the next meeting is also likely to take place in Pakistan. He did not provide a confirmed date or agenda but said discussions remain ongoing. According to statements from both sides, disagreements over nuclear weapons have been the primary obstacle. Iranian officials are seeking firm guarantees that any agreement would prevent renewed military conflict or future airstrikes after a deal is reached. Ira
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BCApr 14, 2026

Man arrested after reported bank robbery in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood

A man is in custody following a reported bank robbery in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood on Monday afternoon, according to a release from the Surrey Police Service. Police say frontline officers responded shortly after 4 p.m. on April 13 to reports of a robbery at a bank in the 7100 block of King George Boulevard. The suspect was reported to have fled the area on foot. According to police, officers, with assistance from the Real Time Intelligence Centre, located a suspect near 70B Avenue and 134 Street. An adult male was arrested without incident and taken into custody. Police say potential ev