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Canadian embassy in Jordan asked to help with deportation of online ISIS supporterMisc CDN | 206693 hits | 9:24 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Canada's embassy in Amman has become involved in the attempt to deport a Jordanian citizen who spread Islamic State propaganda online while living in B.C. as a refugee, a hearing heard Thursday. Ottawa to spend $113 million on pre-arrival services for new immigrantsMisc CDN | 206907 hits | 12:40 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Trudeau government has announced $113 million in new money to improve pre-arrival services for future immigrants to Canada. Canada to admit nearly 1 million immigrants over next 3 yearsMisc CDN | 207742 hits | 8:46 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Canada will welcome nearly one million immigrants over the next three years, according to the multi-year strategy tabled by the Liberal government today in what it calls "the most ambitious immigration levels in recent history." Environmental and economic development choices split Canada's First NationsMisc CDN | 207941 hits | 11:48 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A Vancouver-area First Nation's decision to support the Woodfibre LNG project may have come as a surprise to some, considering the nation's role in helping to derail the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion earlier this year. China accuses Canada of having 'different' human rights standards when it comes to Meng Wanzhou arrestMisc CDN | 207846 hits | 11:30 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
China suggests Canada’s allies are hypocrites for expressing concern about the detention of two Canadians but not speaking out against the arrest in Vancouver of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Misc CDN | 207771 hits | 11:44 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Rally 4 Resources, a grassroots movement based in Red Deer that promotes resource-based industries, is planning a Convoy to Ottawa beginning on Feb. 15. Tragedies in Arctic hamlet sparking talk of a Franklin 'curse'
The tiny Arctic community of Gjoa Haven, NU, grieved over six tragic deaths in just two weeks in August. Now, CBC News has learned that some in the community are afraid that the tragedies are somehow linked to Parks Canada divers "disturbing" the newly di New loonie to commemorate end of laws against homosexuality
The federal cabinet this month approved a new design for the loonie to commemorate the elimination of laws against homosexuality in 1969. The initiative 50 years ago was led by Pierre Trudeau. In 2017, his son Justin Trudeau issued an official apology for Crossing the border illegally into Canada was the only option left for me
Seeking asylum in the U.S was not an option — not after President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric. So I made my way to Canada. This was not an easy decision by any means. Regina yellow vest protesters 'standing up for Canada,
About 200 people donned in bright yellow clothing gathered on Regina's Albert Memorial Bridge to protest a variety of issues on Saturday. Misc CDN | 207514 hits | 11:56 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Canada is stuck in the middle over Meng Wanzhou and taking punishment -- and its ally to the south has been conspicuously absent in coming to its aid Coast Guard takes possession of new icebreaker named after pioneer Molly Kool
The first of three new Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers refitted at Quebec's Davie Shipyard will be named after a female maritime pioneer. The ship, one of three bought from Norway in August, is the first new icebreaker floated by the Coast Guard in 25 ye 'This is not a small problem': TSB's Fond-du-Lac investigation finds planes often aren't de-iced
"Almost 40 per cent of participating pilots said that they are rarely or never able to have their aircraft effectively de-iced at remote airports," said lead TSB investigator David Ross. Quebec to receive $1.4-billion equalization boost while oil-producing provinces face deficitsMisc CDN | 207119 hits | 11:58 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Quebec will receive $13.1-billion in equalization payments next year – a $1.4-billion increase – while Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador continue to be left out even though Canada’s oil-producing provinces are facing deficits and hard ti Canadians have different concept of nationalism than U.S., surveys show
Surveys show that Canadians don't correspond nationalism with white supremacy, but with being connected to the country. Federal Conservatives would win majority if election held today: Forum pollMisc CDN | 207135 hits | 2:56 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The federal Conservative party would win a majority is an election was held today, a new poll shows.In a recent random sampling, 43% said they would vote conservative, while 34% would cast a Liberal ballot. Time for Trudeau to pay piper on border chaosMisc CDN | 206963 hits | 2:55 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Justin Trudeau has a new headache, one with a dollar sign at the front and a lot of zeros at the end.Ontario and Quebec are demanding half a billion dollars from the Trudeau government to cover their costs for his bungled border policies and the illegal c Police in Costa Rica arrested in bold extortion plot targeting Canadian tourists
Cops near tourist beach resorts are accused of shaking down Canadians for bribe money to avoid bogus charges for not carrying their passports 'Never seen anything like it': 200 dolphins spotted from ferry
Passengers on a ferry between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay were treated to an incredible sight on Tuesday. 205 sticks of dynamite among explosives recovered by Alberta RCMP
Alberta RCMP have recovered a "substantial amount" of explosives and detonators, including some dating back to the Second World War. 'It's very exciting': First rail tourists in 560 days depart for Churchill, Man.
For the first time in 18 months, tourists are riding the rails to Churchill, Man. When Douglas Belcher heard the train was returning, he decided to buy a ticket and take the two-day ride. Humpback whale in B.C. died from ship strike, necropsy shows
A ship strike has been blamed for the death of a female humpback whale that was found near Tsawwassen, B.C. The whale was found near a BC Ferries terminal on Nov. 16. King tide floods part of Vancouver's seawall, offering glimpse into city's future
City staff say the king tides of today will be the high tides of 2050. A renewed climate change strategy is to be put before council next week. King tides are predictable sea level events that occur roughly twice a year. They are when the tide reaches its Canadian oil advocacy campaign deemed 'discriminatory' by CNWMisc CDN | 207981 hits | 9:31 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A conservative political advocacy group has launched a TTC ad campaign urging federal politicians to ban Saudi Arabian oil imports.With the campaign currently supported by radio spots, a mobile billboard and an ad-wrapped TTC streetcar, Ontario Proud foun Misc CDN | 207667 hits | 10:13 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Alleged online ISIS supporter Othman Ayed Hamdan was accepted as a refugee based on his claim that his abandonment of Islam had put him at risk in Jordan, but the government argued his "conversion to Christianity was bogus." Bill and Hillary kick off their paid speaking tour in CANADA but rows of seats remain EMPTYMisc CDN | 207773 hits | 10:00 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Bill and Hillary Clinton launched their paid 13-city speaking tour in Toronto in an ice hockey arena Tuesday night. 12 injured after Prince George school bus crashes near Cache Creek
Bus was carrying students from College Heights Secondary School in Prince George. The crash happened on Highway 97 at around noon. A tweet from Interior Health said none of victims suffered serious injuries. Woman, 10-month-old daughter killed by bear at remote Yukon cabin
Yukon's coroner says 37-year-old Valérie Théorêt, and her daughter Adele Roesholt were found dead by the child's father on Monday. When the father returned to the cabin, he was immediately charged by a grizzly bear. Otter madness continues as Sun Yat-Sen staff try to rescue surviving koi
Only a few of the prized fish remain in the pond of the Chinatown garden in Vancouver, B.C., as a wayward otter continues to elude capture. Staff at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden are now trying to save the few remaining fish, but first they Quick-thinking 6-year-old helps save mom from frigid ocean waters
Jax Burnside was crabbing with his mom off the end of a dock in Colwood B.C. last weekend when his six-year-old hero instincts kicked in. The sun was just going down and it was their last catch of the day when Jax's mom, Shannon Burnside, lost her footing From bat flips to beetles: Jose Bautista gets insect named after him
Former Toronto Blue Jay Jose Bautista has a new namesake buzzing around, thanks to a scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. Entomologist Bob Anderson has dubbed a newly discovered species of beetle Sicoderus bautistai after the Major League Otter eats 3 more koi, evades capture at Chinatown park
Four koi are left at a classical Chinese garden in Vancouver after an elusive otter killed another three of them over the weekend. There was a glimmer of hope the day before, when garden staff caught and relocated one koi to the Vancouver Aquarium. Feds announce $450K investment to protect LGBTQ CanadiansMisc CDN | 207357 hits | 6:48 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the government will provide $450,000 to Pride Toronto to lead an initiative that aims to improve the relationship between the LGBTQ community and the criminal justice system. Alberta is in 'crisis' over low energy prices, Trudeau acknowledges, as thousands protest in CalgaryMisc CDN | 207617 hits | 12:21 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the current low price of Canadian oil is a "crisis" for Alberta, but brought nothing in the way of new help for the industry while greeted in Calgary by thousands of protesters on Thursday. 'A lot of people facing potential deportation' under upcoming changes to DUI penalties: immigration lawyerMisc CDN | 207323 hits | 10:03 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Getting an impaired driving conviction is a big deal for anyone — but for permanent and temporary residents of Canada, changes to the Criminal Code mean a DUI could lead to deportation. Federal government has spent $2.3M to house asylum seekers in Toronto hotels, some rooms still booked until JanuaryMisc CDN | 207430 hits | 9:56 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A spokesperson for Border Security Minister Bill Blair said that only 10 rooms remain occupied as of Nov. 21, down from 64 at the start of October Some Canadian diplomats who fell sick in Cuba still unable to work
Most of the seven employees suffering dizziness, headaches and trouble concentrating are working in various new roles. Elusive otter evades authorities at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
A wayward otter who is ravaging the prized koi population at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, a popular Vancouver park is proving to be a slippery customer. The animal appeared in the garden five days ago, soon after it was spotted on Carrall Str Toronto migrant care workers call for permanent resident status, fairness: reportMisc CDN | 207000 hits | 4:00 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Caregivers Action Centre and Caregiver Connections group held a press conference in Toronto to bring awareness to their campaign and shared stores from racialized women care workers on their experience. St. Michael's launches independent review amid sexual assault investigations
The principal of a Toronto private boys' school at the centre of a police probe following allegations that students have been assaulted or sexually assaulted on camera said there is a problem at the school and it needs to do better. Refugee claims to Canada on track to hit highest levels in nearly 30 yearsMisc CDN | 206903 hits | 12:29 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Canada is on track to receive its highest number of refugee claims since record-keeping began nearly three decades ago, the latest data shows Alberta man finishes record 10-year hike in Tuktoyaktuk
'I've walked for 10 years and I hiked the Trans Canada trail,' Dana Meise told CBC at a stop along the Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway. Canada experimenting with new approach to foreign aid: Giving cash directly to poor peopleMisc CDN | 206979 hits | 9:21 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Canada has been experimenting with a new method for spending tens of millions of dollars worth of foreign aid: handing cash directly to people in poverty-stricken or war-torn countries, according to two senior officials with Global Affairs Canada. City of Toronto quashes plans to buy hotel housing refugees, asylum seekersMisc CDN | 207047 hits | 3:31 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The City of Toronto is putting the brakes on the potential purchase of a financially troubled hotel currently housing some 500 homeless people and asylum seekers, despite quietly making a bid for the facility earlier this year. Immigration detainee seeks $65M in lawsuit against Ottawa for violating rightsMisc CDN | 207026 hits | 7:58 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A man who spent four years in immigration detention, including more than two years in solitary confinement, has launched a $65-million lawsuit against the Canadian government for allegedly violating his Charter rights.Back to Canada News
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