The war between Israel and Hamas creates two challenges for Justin Trudeau, as it would for any Canadian prime minister. And the strain of tackling both those challenges has only become more apparent with each passing day, culminating on Tuesday with new comments from Trudeau on the war. The PM …
Read More »TikTok prohibits videos promoting bin Laden’s ‘Letter to America’
TikTok will prohibit content that promotes Osama bin Laden’s 2002 letter detailing the former al-Qaeda leader’s justifications for attacks against Americans, the app said on Thursday. Letter was written after al-Qaeda’s Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the United States. TikTok will prohibit content that promotes Osama bin Laden’s 2002 letter …
Read More »Toronto police seize over 900 kilograms of cocaine, crystal meth in major drug bust
Toronto police say they have seized 551 kilograms of cocaine and 441 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine in a drug bust they describe as the largest in the force’s history. Seven people, of the Greater Toronto Area, have been arrested and charged in connection with the illicit drugs, according to Supt. …
Read More »Mom of Canadian children gets 11th-hour reprieve to stay in Edmonton
Halima Abdi spent 15 months fighting to stay in Edmonton with her Canadian children. She received the good news hours before she was supposed to board a flight back to Kenya. Border agency says removal was cancelled after the issuance of a temporary resident permit. For 15 long months, Edmontonian …
Read More »Canadian-made fentanyl is an international problem, RCMP says
Mathieu Bertrand, an RCMP officer responsible for combatting organized crime, says Canada has become an internationally significant producer and exporter of fentanyl. Seizures of fentanyl precursors at border have surged, law enforcement numbers show. The head of the RCMP unit responsible for fighting organized crime says Canada is not just …
Read More »‘Queen of Canada’ Romana Didulo and her followers leave Sask. village school after 2 months
Self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” Romana Didulo and her followers left a rural Saskatchewan school earlier this week after officials paid a visit about a heater propped up on a propane tank in the school — a fire code violation that was seen in one of the group’s live streams. Richmound …
Read More »Ottawa’s green grants program for homeowners is running out of money faster than expected
A federal grant program that offers homeowners money to make their homes more energy efficient is running out of money faster than anticipated — alarming homeowners and industry stakeholders who fear the program might end earlier than expected. People in the energy efficiency sector fear the program will stop accepting …
Read More »Eagles ready for Chiefs in Super Bowl rematch
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Nov. 20, in a blockbuster rematch of last season’s Super Bowl classic that may well turn out to be a preview of next February’s NFL championship game. Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes (AFP) Nine months …
Read More »Mercado nails 2 titles in PCA Open Juniors
Chloe Mercado Chloe Mercado showcased her promising tennis prowess by securing the girls’ 16-and-under singles crown in the 40th PCA (Philippine Columbian Association) Open at PCA courts in Plaza Dilao, Paco recently. Mercado, 15, demonstrated an outstanding all-around game, defeating Sandra Bautista with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory in the …
Read More »Ontario’s lake-effect snow machine set to full throttle next week
A cold wind’s blowing, and it’ll reach the Great Lakes next week in true November fashion. We’re looking ahead to the potential next week for multiple rounds of lake-effect snow to target Ontario’s traditional snowbelt communities into next weekend. While specific snowfall accumulations are still a bit fuzzy this far …
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