Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he “strongly condemns” Saturday’s deadly attack in Israel by Hamas militants, leaving people on social media conflicted about his stance. On Saturday morning, the Liberal Party leader shared a post on X — formerly known as Twitter — indicating that “civilian life must be …
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Foreign doctors take up more medical residency spots as Canadians struggle to get in
The country’s medical schools turn away more than 1,000 Canadian doctors trained abroad annually, even though the country is facing a physician shortage. But they still manage to find residency spots for foreign nationals who are much less likely to stay and help chip away at the physician deficit. The …
Read More »Historic snowfall on the Thanksgiving table for parts of Ontario
Well, Ontario, we hoped you enjoyed the extended summer over the last several days since fall has now returned to the province in a hurry. A sliver of the polar vortex trapped in a deep trough will not only drive temperatures down, but also snowfall potential for some and rain …
Read More »Remnants of post-tropical storm Philippe bring high winds and heavy rain to Maritimes
According to CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin, the rain is heaviest in the west and will continue to push in from west to east. There will be wind and rain for the morning and into the afternoon in Prince Edward Island, eastern New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Around 1,100 customers without …
Read More »Campbell River plans to remove tax exemption to 2 non-profits for being ‘poor neighbours’
The city council in Campbell River, B.C., has voted to remove a property tax exemption for two non-profits after one councillor described the organizations as bad neighbours and harming the downtown area. If the bylaw is passed at council’s next meeting, both the Campbell River Art Gallery and Vancouver Island …
Read More »‘High degree of confidence’ Israel didn’t strike hospital in Gaza, says Canada’s defence minister
Ottawa has a "high degree of confidence" that Israel did not strike the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday after an independent review by the Canadian military, Defence Minister Bill Blair said in a statement late Saturday evening. Review found "errant rocket" fired from Gaza Strip caused deadly blast …
Read More »Canada has relocated some diplomatic staff out of India amid ongoing tensions, sources say
New Delhi has given Canada until October 10 to to reduce its complement of diplomats in India by about 40 people, sources tell CBC News. The government of India is threatening to revoke the diplomatic immunity of additional staff who have not left the country if Canada fails to meet …
Read More »‘They don’t represent me’: LGBTQ Muslims, allies speak out after ‘parental rights’ protests
Muslims across Canada say the current political climate is dangerous for young people from Muslim backgrounds, in light of heated protests and statements last month over schools teaching gender identity. Muslim Association of Canada wants Trudeau, school boards to apologize for pro-LGBTQ education stance. Muslims across Canada say the current …
Read More »Cult of self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada’ threatens Sask. village with public executions
An extremist cult leader and her followers have set up camp in a small Saskatchewan village, 83 kilometres northwest of Maple Creek, near the Alberta border. The group has called for public execution of elected officials and other members in and around the community. RCMP is increasing police presence in …
Read More »High cost of living dragging down Armed Forces morale, chaplain general warns
Military chaplains are seeing an increasing number of soldiers, sailors and aircrew who — squeezed by the soaring cost of living and stuck in a system that forces them to relocate — are in financial distress and seeking assistance. Changes to a cost-of-living benefit left many members feeling ‘undervalued’ — …
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