The organization suspended food delivery in the region after the attack on three World Central Kitchen vehicles full of food from a nearby warehouse. Aid group reiterates call for independent investigation into deaths of its workers. Father of Canadian aid worker killed in Gaza says IDF strike was ‘deliberate’ Jacob …
Read More »JPMorgan CEO: US stagflation possible
NEW YORK CITY: JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said he’s hopeful the US Federal Reserve can bring down inflation without causing a recession but wouldn’t rule out more troubling possibilities, such as stagflation. In an interview with The Associated Press at a Chase branch opening in The Bronx, …
Read More »Ontario cracks down on phone use and vaping in schools. These are the new rules
The Ontario government is introducing new measures to crack down on cellphone use and vaping in schools as the province sees an “alarming rise” of vaping and cellphone distractions in classrooms. Changes come as province sees ‘alarming rise’ of vaping, cellphone use in classrooms. Ontario limits phone use in class, …
Read More »‘Queen of Tears’ dethrones ‘Crash Landing On You’ as K-drama with highest viewership finale rating
‘Queen of Tears’ stars Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won MANILA, Philippines — Korean drama “Queen of Tears” now holds the record of highest viewership rating of any drama in tvN history, surpassing “Crash Landing On You.” According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of the hit romance starring …
Read More »Students set up ‘indefinite’ pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University
Several tents have gone up on McGill’s downtown campus in what students are calling an act of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, joining a wave of similar protests taking place across U.S. campuses amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Protestors demand universities divest from Israel-connected funds. Several tents have gone up …
Read More »McGill says Pro-Palestinian protest encampment has tripled in size
In a statement published Monday, the university’s media relations office said the situation with protesters on campus “shifted significantly.” University officials allege protesters used ‘antisemitic language and intimidating behaviour.’ The number of tents at the pro-Palestinian encampment on McGill University’s downtown campus have tripled since Saturday, according to university officials. …
Read More »Nurse from Canada who worked at Gaza hospital under siege describes difficult decision to leave
Over the last several months, Ahmed Kouta — known largely on social media as Prince Kouta — has spoken to CBC News in interviews chronicling his time in Gaza. Man known to social media followers as ‘Prince Kouta’ had arrived in Gaza shortly before Oct. 7. Looking for a moment’s …
Read More »Federal, provincial politicians leave door open to foreign workers’ involvement in Honda deal
Officials involved in the $15-billion deal to bring new Honda auto plants to Ontario acknowledge that some foreign workers will be needed to set up the plants, but they will look to “maximize” Canadian jobs. Builders’ unions and Honda are in initial talks to reach an agreement on Canadian jobs. …
Read More »These TikTok influencers exploit trending topics and hashtags to get political
A number of influencers are using trending hashtags and video formats across social media platforms to discuss otherwise serious issues such as war, LGBTQ rights and abortion access. In fact, it’s become a popular strategy to entice people to watch political content they might not otherwise see. Creators have to …
Read More »Kokum, grandson proud to graduate Grade 12 together in James Smith Cree Nation
Grade 12 student Sage Stonestand-Checkosis walks through the hall of his school with his kokum, or grandmother, Brenda ‘Connie’ Stonestand. But he’s not giving her a tour — she’s a fellow student. Brenda ‘Connie’ Stonestand, 64, says its been a dream of hers to go back to school. Grade 12 …
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