The Biden administration said Friday that Israel’s use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law, but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. But wartime conditions prevented officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. The Biden administration said Friday …
Read More »Canada abstains from UN assembly vote backing Palestinian bid for membership
The UN General Assembly has voted by a wide margin to grant new ‘rights and privileges’ to Palestinian representatives and called on the Security Council to favourably reconsider their request to have a Palestinian state become the 194th member of the United Nations. Trudeau says country is committed to two-state …
Read More »Solar storm brings northern lights to Southern Canada
A geomagnetic storm brought colourful auroras overnight in southern Canada, the northern United States and parts of Europe. It could also cause some disruptions to communications over the weekend. Geomagnetic storm offers a chance to see colourful auroras, but authorities are taking precautions. A series of powerful solar storms made …
Read More »Grocery prices in Canada: Toronto vlogger Johnny Strides shares video comparing prices at Loblaws vs. Dollarama
Canadians have grown increasingly frustrated over the price of groceries in recent months. Many are taking part in a Reddit-led boycott of stores affiliated with grocery giant Loblaw, which has just reported yet another increase in profits, in favour of smaller, independent and cheaper alternatives. Inspired by this groundswell, popular …
Read More »Scientists watching wastewater for signs of H5N1 as U.S. bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle grows
Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 as an outbreak of bird flu among American dairy cattle keeps growing. U.S. officials launching wastewater dashboard, monitoring for influenza A increases. Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 …
Read More »Tired of Canada’s rising Islamophobia, this Toronto family is leaving the country
For Toronto couple Sana and Will Saleh, the itch to move out of Canada with their three young children somewhere all the way across the world has been growing over the years. But it’s become impossible to ignore since the latest Israel-Palestine conflict began in October 2023. The couple, who …
Read More »This Hamilton couple has spent decades tracking down the real landscapes behind the Group of Seven
Jim and Sue Waddington, now in their 80s, have whitewater canoed, portaged and trekked around the country to track down the places that inspired the famous artists. A new documentary, narrated by their granddaughter, explores some of those trips. A new documentary, narrated by their granddaughter, explores some of their …
Read More »Toronto awarded WNBA expansion team to begin play in 2026
A group headed by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum has been granted an expansion franchise with the WNBA, CBC Sports has learned. Larry Tanenbaum’s Kilmer Sports group to run league’s 14th franchise. Women’s professional basketball is coming to Toronto. CBC Sports has learned that Kilmer Sports Inc., headed by Toronto billionaire …
Read More »Filipinas U-17 team falls to North Koreans
The Filipinas’ Under-17 team AFC The Filipinas’ Under-17 team absorbed their first loss in the 2024 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup after suffering a 0-6 rout at the hands of North Korea on Thursday at the Bali United Training Center in Indonesia. The North Koreans took charge early when Jon …
Read More »Ex-Grand Slam champion Thiem announces retirement
Dominic Thiem (Anadolu) ANKARA – Former Gand Slam champion Dominic Thiem announced on Friday his plan to retire from tennis at the end of the ATP Tour season. “It is a very important, very sad, very beautiful message that the 2024 season will be my last one,” the Austrian said in a …
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