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Immigration officials in New Zealand search for 11 performers who arrived for festival
Asian and New Zealand share markets tumble, reports RNZ
Iran designates Mojtaba Khamenei as new Supreme Leader after father's death
Trump's ambassador pick reveals plans to expand defence partnerships with New Zealand
Women's Rally in São Paulo Demands End to Violence and Defends Abolition of 6x1 Work Shift
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Opinion
See allCanadian NDP leadership candidate sponsors petition to investigate Canadians who served in IDF
On Jan. 7, Heather McPherson, the longtime member of Parliament for Edmonton-Strathcona, sponsored an openly antisemitic petition. Heather...
Gunshots fired at Shaarei Shomayim synagogue in Canada on Friday night
Jonathan Milevsky reports that shots were fired at his synagogue, Shaarei Shomayim, on Friday night. He states that he has been expecting this...
Raymond J. de Souza: Carney vs Poilievre becomes battle of the philosophers in early 2026 Canadian politics
The early months of 2026 have witnessed a most welcome elevation in the quality of our political rhetoric. Prime Minister Mark Carney took the...
World
See allCanada Reverses Diplomatic Stance with India Over Sikh Radicalism and Tolerance Clash
Canadian diplomacy has executed an about-face with India. The shift involves Canada's values of tolerance and diversity clashing with Sikh...
Canada Arranges Chartered Flights and Buses for Citizens Stranded in Middle East
The Canadian government in Ottawa has secured chartered flights and buses for some Canadians stuck in the Middle East. This arrangement aims to...
Collision on Trans-Canada Highway Sends One Person to Hospital
A collision occurred on the Trans-Canada highway. One individual was sent to the hospital following the incident. The event was reported by...
Sports
See allCanada opens Para ice hockey tournament with dominant win over Slovakia
Canada opened the Para ice hockey tournament with a dominant win over Slovakia. The Canadian Paralympic Committee reported the result. The...
Canadiens Win Third Straight California Game with Third-Period Comeback; Slafkovsky Has Biggest Game Since Olympic Break
Juraj Slafkovsky had his biggest game since the Olympic break. The Canadiens came back from being down in the third period for a third straight...
Fiji to face Spain in Vancouver 7s Cup semi-final
Fiji is set to compete against Spain in the Cup semi-final of the Vancouver 7s. The match is part of the ongoing tournament in Vancouver. This...
Investigation
See all25-year-old man found unconscious with signs of violence in Montreal's Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough
A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after being discovered unconscious in Montreal's Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough. Police reported...
Crown Unable to Prove Attempted Rape Charge in Frank Stronach Trial, Acquittal Sought
The Crown and the defense have jointly asked the judge to issue a first verdict of acquittal in the Frank Stronach trial. This request comes...
Defense witness in Cardinal Ouellet's defamation trial testifies he rubbed pelvis on her
A former employee of the Grand Séminaire de Montréal (a major seminary in Quebec affiliated with the Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal) testified...
Health
See allMother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update: breathing tube removed
The mother of a survivor from a mass shooting in British Columbia has provided an update on her child's condition. She stated that the breathing...
Ottawa invests $5.4 million to support sexual and reproductive health amid access obstacles
Ottawa is investing $5.4 million for sexual and reproductive health. Health Canada states that obstacles persist regarding access to abortion and...
Researcher whose work informed B.C. daylight saving time decision calls it scientifically not a good idea
A researcher whose work informed British Columbia's (B.C.) daylight-time decision stated that it is scientifically not a good idea. The comment...
Politics
See allStudy finds Canada's foreign spy service debate influenced by allies and money
A study reveals that the debate over establishing a foreign spy service for Canada was influenced by allies and money. The research highlights how...
Lawyer Stéphane Handfield seeks PQ candidacy to fix broken immigration system
Lawyer Stéphane Handfield wants to run again for the Parti Québécois (PQ), a Quebec sovereignist political party. He aims to address the...
Canada launches new program to grant permanent residence to 33,000 foreign workers, immigration minister reveals
Canada has launched a new program to grant permanent residence to 33,000 foreign workers. The immigration minister revealed this initiative. The...
Lifestyle
See allCBC Highlights Key Local Events on Radar for Windsor-Essex on March 6
CBC has published 'What's on our radar in Windsor-Essex for March 6'. The article focuses on notable happenings in the Windsor-Essex region for...
Papineau-Leblanc Bridge between Montreal and Laval closed both directions Sunday for asphalt work
The Papineau-Leblanc Bridge between Montreal and Laval will be closed in both directions from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday for asphalt work....
Peel Pub in Peel set to reopen on St. Patrick's Day after previous closure
The legendary Peel Pub is set to rise again. It will reopen on St. Paddy’s Day. The article describes this development as poetic. The pub had...
Education
See allEmail threat causes school closures in northwestern Ontario communities on Friday
An email threat prompted school closures in several northwestern Ontario communities on Friday. The threat led to the decision to shut down...
McMaster Physiotherapy Student Jayden King Makes Canadian Curling History
Jayden King is a physiotherapy student at McMaster University (a Canadian public research university in Hamilton, Ontario). He is making history...
Quebec schools bar Muslim mothers from volunteering due to hijab policy
Muslim mothers are barred from volunteering at Quebec schools over their hijabs. The policy prohibits volunteers from wearing religious symbols in...
Entertainment
See allIranian-Canadian Filmmaker Alireza Khatami Discusses Autofictional Elements of Sundance Award-Winning Film 'The Things You Kill'
Iranian-Canadian filmmaker Alireza Khatami opens up about the autofictional dimension of his film. The film 'The Things You Kill' won an award at...
David Common becomes new host of CBC Morning Live on Feb. 2 after Heather Hiscox retirement
David Common became the newest host of CBC Morning Live (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's morning television program) on February 2. He took...
Mike Myers to Receive Special Award at Canadian Screen Awards
Actor Mike Myers will be honored at the Canadian Screen Awards for his significant contributions to the Canadian media landscape. Known for his...
Technology
See allOnline commenters criticize AI-generated content in C.D.N.-N.D.G. borough's Empress Theatre presentation
In late February, elected officials from the borough of Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (C.D.N.-N.D.G.) gathered across the street from the...
OpenAI promises RCMP communication to prevent tragedies; Canadian AI safety institute to review protocols
OpenAI promises to communicate with the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada's national police service) to prevent further tragedies. This...
Canada warns critical infrastructure operators to be vigilant against potential Iranian cyber attacks
Canada has warned critical operators to be vigilant against potential cyber attacks from Iran. The advisory comes amid heightened tensions. Global...
Business
See allIATA Modeling Projects 15-20% Aviation Emissions Cut by 2030 from SAF if Investments Scale, but Costs Limit 2026 Adoption
The IATA Economics report uses econometric modeling based on data from 150 airlines, fuel suppliers, and regulatory filings to simulate...
Quebec distillers cheer potential ready-to-drink beverage reform amid unsettled economics
Ready-to-drink beverages may soon join wine and beer on Quebec grocery shelves. This reform marks an opening in one of North America’s most...
Canada, Brazil, Vietnam, and Lithuania lead in attracting international tourists for 2026 as airlines and hotels prepare for surge
Canada, Brazil, Vietnam, and Lithuania are leading the charge in attracting international tourists in 2026. Airlines and hotels are preparing for...
Science
See allOldest known fossilized predator vomit identified by Manitoba researchers
Researchers from a university in Manitoba have identified what may be the world's oldest fossilized predator vomit, dating back nearly 290 million...
Scientists Identify 290-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Predator Vomit
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from a university in Manitoba have identified what may be the world's oldest fossilized predator vomit,...
Environment
See allQuébec delays its 2030 emissions target to 2035
The Québec government has officially extended its greenhouse gas reduction deadline from 2030 to 2035, citing economic uncertainties and trade...
Environment Canada forecasts drizzle ending near noon in Montreal, then cloudy Sunday
Environment Canada is forecasting periods of drizzle ending near noon. The weather will then be cloudy for the rest of Sunday in Montreal. This...
Montreal Sees Near-Freezing Temperatures and 1.50/Litre Gas Prices on Thursday, Both Expected to Rise
Montreal experienced mainly cloudy weather on Thursday with temperatures flirting with the zero mark. Gas prices in the city hovered around 1.50...
Research & Analysis
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February 2026 Report Reveals 7.4% Addiction Rate Among U.S. Online Sports Bettors
GamblingHarm.org's February 2026 report compiles data from over 50,000 online sports bettors surveyed nationwide using the Problem Gambling...
NIH Funds $2.4M FAU Study Linking Immune Signals to Social Behavior Patterns
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how immune system...
Deloitte's 2026 Human Capital Trends Point to Skills-Based Hiring and AI Integration as Core Workforce Shifts
Deloitte's 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report draws from a survey of more than 10,000 business and HR leaders across 94 countries,...
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Sports fans applaud Olympic return of Russian and Belarusian athletes (VIDEO)
Italians erupt in applause for Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in Winter Paralympics 2026 Read Full Article at...
German media giant buys UK’s top conservative newspaper
German media powerhouse Axel Springer SE has moved to buy Tory party-affiliated British newspaper The Telegraph Read Ful...
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 44: Dollar dominance and its discontents – Decoding US tariff populism
The greatest threat to dollar primacy is not foreign rivals but domestic populists, fighting the wrong battle with the w...
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