Tag: Canada
Guy Laliberté fined $24,000 in Tahiti over cannabis use
Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté was originally taken into custody by authorities in Tahiti in 2019 over claims of cannabis cultivation.
UN head warns of ‘climate hell’ as May sets temperature record
The UN's secretary general warned of "climate hell" on Wednesday as two new reports show that the planet may warm above the 1.5 C threshold once hoped to be kept at or under.
China ‘aggressively’ trying to lure West’s military trainers: Five Eyes
Five Eyes intelligence partners said Beijing is using private companies in South Africa and China to target potential recruits in western countries with 'exorbitant salaries.'
Lethbridge’s Friendship Force chapter sparks the power of connection
Australian members of the worldwide Friendship Force joined the Lethbridge chapter to visit Waterton National Park in an effort to turns strangers into friends.
Formula 1 Grand Prix: Why Montreal is telling commuters to leave their cars at home
Montreal is gearing up for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix and officials are strongly urging fans to leave their cars at home since there will be no parking at the venue.
Canada, China defence ministers discuss interference, Taiwan, Russia
Canada's defence minister met with his Chinese counterpart to discuss election interference, Taiwan and China's support for Russia.
Barley the dog travels from U.S. to the Okanagan
Barley ran away from his home in Tonasket, Wash., embarking on a 10-day, over 100-kilometre-long journey from Tonasket crossing the border to Penticton.
Western U president suggests divestment from Israel not possible as encampment continues
Western University President Alan Shepard and the Western Divestment Coalition are trading public statements as a pro-Palestinian encampment continues.
2 men charged after U.S. prosecutors say B.C. freight trains used for human smuggling
The U.S. Department of Justice says two men are facing human smuggling charges for their alleged role in a scheme to transport people across the border on freight trains.
Trudeau to attend G7 and Ukraine peace summits next month
Justin Trudeau's focus at the G7 summit will be on highlighting the importance of democracy, promoting fair economic growth and combating foreign interference.
Trudeau says Canada ‘horrified’ by Israeli strikes in Rafah but mum on action
Trudeau says Canada "in no way" supports the attacks on Rafah, which had become a safe haven for Palestinians fleeing Israeli attacks elsewhere in the Gaza Strip.
Partial injunction granted against pro-Palestinian encampment at UQAM
Superior Court Justice Louis J. Gouin says safety measures need to be put in place urgently at the encampment.
Unknown N.L. soldier who fought in France over 100 years ago returns home
An unknown soldier from Newfoundland who died in the First World War was returned to St. John's Saturday. He will be officially laid to rest on July 1, Memorial Day.
Canada waives fees on permits for Haitian temporary residents
Haitians with temporary resident status in Canada can now apply for a study permit, open work permit or status extension at no cost.
Tobacco industry ‘aggressively’ targeting youth with ‘manipulative’ tactics: WHO
Globally, an estimated 37 million children aged 13 to 15 years use tobacco, the WHO said in a report released Thursday, laying out how the industry lures young people.