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While China and Russia have close economic ties and a shared desire to challenge the West, the relationship is being put to the test as the U.S. dials up the pressure on countries that are helping Russia get around sanctions.  Vladimir Putin will be accompanied by a large entourage on …

A loophole in the House of Commons’ spending rules has allowed MPs travelling to party conventions to bill taxpayers for more than half a million dollars over the past year — even though House of Commons rules normally prohibit MPs from charging expenses linked to partisan political activity.  Commons picked …

Thousands of Fort McMurray residents headed south to safety as a large out-of-control wildfire inched closer to their community, but many are worried they won’t have a home to return to.  Evacuees directed to Cold Lake, Edmonton for accommodation. Thousands of Fort McMurray residents headed south to safety as a …

The annual rate of housing starts in Canada fell slightly by one per cent compared with March 2024, while the number of residential home sales dropped in the same period of time, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.  New housing starts and …

A wildfire that forced more than 6,600 people from their homes in Fort McMurray continues to grow, threatening a northeastern Alberta community that was ravaged by fire eight years ago.  6,600 people forced from evacuation zone as fire grows to nearly 21,000 hectares. Poor internet connection?Access a low-bandwidth, accessible version …

When Harkirat Singh Virdi moved to Brampton from India, he was focused on building a career in computer programming. But he wound up pivoting to learn French, and spending $3,000 in the process, to help his bid to land permanent residency. “I started to learn French for 10 hours per …

Set to delight all the senses and celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Cebu Themed “Taste Cebu,” the Cebu Food and Wine Festival 2024 is set to delight all the senses and celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Cebu throughout the entire month of June. This multisensory gastronomic experience will …

Boeing has violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution after two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft more than five years ago, the Justice Department told a federal judge on Tuesday.  Decision could come by July, as Boeing disputes alleged breach of settlement deal after …

A small town in Saskatchewan is reacting to learning that a local community member is now facing more than 70 charges of crimes against children, including sexual assault and making child pornography. Police arrested Richard John Dyke in 2023 and charged him with 13 sex offences at the time. Police …

The turtle bins installation designed by artist John Parmisano Athena launches Pawi-CAN waste management project Improper waste disposal has led to numerous problems for the environment such as the destruction of ecosystems, the increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters, the endangerment of marine life, and many more. Such occurrences …