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Russia planning to hold biggest war games in nearly 40 years
Russia will hold its biggest war games in nearly four decades next month, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says, a massive military exercise that will also involve the Chinese and Mongolian armies.
Russia will hold its biggest war games in nearly four decades next month, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says, a massive military exercise that will also involve the Chinese and Mongolian armies.
Saskatoon's synchrotron helps debunk Franklin Expedition lead-poisoning theory
In short, the work in Saskatoon debunks the theory that lead killed the crew. Police investigating alleged attack on journalist in northeast CalgaryProvincial Politics | 76 hits | 6:52 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Calgary Police say they are investigating an alleged attack last week at an event in northeast Calgary that the victim claims was politically motivated. Katherine Johnson, Trailblazing NASA Mathematician, Celebrates 100 Trips Around the Sun
Katherine Johnson — a mathematician at NASAs Langley Research Center in Virginia who helped make human spaceflight possible — celebrated 100 trips around the sun this weekend. Tesla wins case against Ontario government over electric vehicle rebatesProvincial Politics | 122 hits | 5:20 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Tesla Motors Canada has won its case against the Ontario government over electric vehicle rebates. Air pollution causes ‘huge’ reduction in intelligence, study revealsEnvironmental | 135 hits | 5:19 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Impact of high levels of toxic air ‘is equivalent to having lost a year of education’ Humans caused more than 400 B.C. wildfires so farEnvironmental | 163 hits | 7:07 PM on Monday | posted by BeaverFever
American home builders accuse lumber mills of running a 'cartel' as softwood tariffs trigger inter-industry strife
Instead of boosting domestic production, U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports led to unwarranted price-gouging, alleges the CEO of the National Association of Home BuildersVegan festival gets the chop as French meat lobby threatens to fire up barbecue protest
About 400 people had said they would turn out for the meat-eating event, but insisted they would have remained peaceful
Misc World | 181 hits | 8:35 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
About 400 people had said they would turn out for the meat-eating event, but insisted they would have remained peacefulMyanmar military should face genocide charges over Rohingya, UN team says
Investigators working for the UN's top human rights body say Myanmar military leaders should be prosecuted for genocide against Rohingya Muslims, taking the unusual step of identifying six by name among those behind deadly, systematic crimes against the e
Law & Order | 73 hits | 7:23 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Investigators working for the UN's top human rights body say Myanmar military leaders should be prosecuted for genocide against Rohingya Muslims, taking the unusual step of identifying six by name among those behind deadly, systematic crimes against the e Are homegrown tech firms shut out of big federal IT contracts'
Shared Services Canada wants to consolidate 595 aging data centres, and is looking for high-tech firms to help. But Canadian firms say requirements for applicants will automatically exclude them. Passenger ship that ran aground in Nunavut has been refloated, company saysEnvironmental | 165 hits | 6:57 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
A passenger ship that ran aground Friday morning in the Far North has been refloated, and all its passengers were safe and being cared for on another ship. Shoppers angry over Walmart charging more for plus-size clothing
Some customers are angry Walmart Canada is charging more for plus-size clothing, a policy critics say amounts to an unjust "fat tax." The company defends its pricing arguing that larger items cost more to produce.Prolific playwright Neil Simon dead at 91
Playwright Neil Simon, known for his Tony Award-winning works The Odd Couple, Biloxi Blues and Lost in Yonkers, has died at age 91.
Arts & Entertainment | 139 hits | 5:57 PM on Sunday | posted by Strutz
Playwright Neil Simon, known for his Tony Award-winning works The Odd Couple, Biloxi Blues and Lost in Yonkers, has died at age 91.Multiple fatalities in mass shooting in Jacksonville, Fla.
There was a mass shooting at a video game tournament that was being streamed online from a restaurant in Jacksonville, Fla., on Sunday, and the local sheriff's office said there were multiple fatalities.
Law & Order | 127 hits | 12:40 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
There was a mass shooting at a video game tournament that was being streamed online from a restaurant in Jacksonville, Fla., on Sunday, and the local sheriff's office said there were multiple fatalities.Eight-year-old girl takes her dog for a walk. Neighbour calls police, then child welfare officials
'Apparently whoever called the police didn't think the police were a good enough judge of what was okay and not okay. Then they called (family services)'
Lifestyle | 228 hits | 11:02 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
'Apparently whoever called the police didn't think the police were a good enough judge of what was okay and not okay. Then they called (family services)' Canada's backlogged asylum system is 'not sustainable,' immigration minister says in leaked letterMisc CDN | 280 hits | 10:59 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The language is unusually strong for Ahmed Hussen, who speaks often about Canada’s 'strict and efficient immigration and border-control system'Trio facing 1,460 charges of having sex with animals
MUNSON, Pa. - Three men have been charged with more than 1,400 counts for allegedly having sex with dogs, horses, a cow and a goat on a makeshift farm in Pennsylvania.
MUNSON, Pa. - Three men have been charged with more than 1,400 counts for allegedly having sex with dogs, horses, a cow and a goat on a makeshift farm in Pennsylvania.More than 1 million people flee Venezuela amid political crisis
A host of internal problems have forced more than a million Venezuelans to abandon their home country as the United Nations warns the nation is teetering towards a 'crisis moment'
Misc World | 144 hits | 11:53 PM on Saturday | posted by martin14
A host of internal problems have forced more than a million Venezuelans to abandon their home country as the United Nations warns the nation is teetering towards a 'crisis moment' Toronto Maple Leafs hire Hayley Wickenheiser for front-office role | CTV News
Longtime Canadian national team star Hayley Wickenheiser is the Toronto Maple Leaf's new assistant director of player development.Sweden rape: Most convicted attackers foreign-born, says TV
Swedish national TV says 58% of men convicted of rape in the past five years were born abroad.
Misc World | 112 hits | 11:04 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Swedish national TV says 58% of men convicted of rape in the past five years were born abroad.Britain's longest-serving poppy seller Rosemary Powell dies age 103
Rosemary Powell (pictured) helped her mother sell poppies on Richmond Bridge for the Royal British Legion's first Poppy Appeal in 1921, when she was just six years old.
Misc World | 136 hits | 8:57 AM on Thursday | posted by martin14
Rosemary Powell (pictured) helped her mother sell poppies on Richmond Bridge for the Royal British Legion's first Poppy Appeal in 1921, when she was just six years old.Starving Venezuelans are eating ROTTEN meat as butchers' refrigerators fail
Residents in Maracaibo, Venezuela - once the oil capital of the country - are eating spoiled meat after months of powercuts have made refrigerators idle and ruining whole sides of beef.
Misc World | 173 hits | 7:14 AM on Thursday | posted by martin14
Residents in Maracaibo, Venezuela - once the oil capital of the country - are eating spoiled meat after months of powercuts have made refrigerators idle and ruining whole sides of beef. Man shot and killed by Edmonton police fired rifle at officer, sources sayLaw & Order | 124 hits | 6:17 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
After he was ordered to surrender, the driver of a stolen vehicle involved in a hit-and-run Saturday evening fired a rifle at police before he was shot and killed by an officer, CBC News has learned. Australian police informant targeted by biker gang granted refugee status in CanadaLaw & Order | 87 hits | 5:53 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
An Australian investigative journalist has praised the Canadian government for granting refugee status to a man who infiltrated the Bandidos motorcycle gang in his country. 'A new low': Conservative robocall tries to exploit Liberal MP's cancer diagnosis
CTV News has obtained audio of a robocall made on behalf of a Conservative riding association that tried to pitch party memberships by citing a Liberal MP’s cancer diagnosis. Mexican negotiator suggests there is no need for Canada to rejoin NAFTA talks after U.S.-Mexico reach dealBusiness | 151 hits | 3:40 AM on Thursday | posted by shockedcanadian
Arctic’s strongest sea ice breaks up for first time on record
Usually frozen waters open up twice this year in phenomenon scientists described as scary Hawaii residents brace for Category 5 hurricane
Hawaii residents rushed to stores to stock up on bottled water, ramen, toilet paper and other supplies as they faced the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and high surf as a strengthening hurricane churned toward the state.Argentina police officer breastfeeds malnourished baby in viral photo, receives promotion
Misc World | 114 hits | 8:46 AM on Wednesday | posted by Robair
'I cannot rest until they are all saved': Alberta man vows to rescue young chimps from Guinea-Bissau
An Alberta teacher who went to Guinea-Bissau to help rescue a chimpanzee is now trying to free four chimps from the West African country. Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty for woman activist, rights group saysLaw & Order | 145 hits | 8:01 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for five activists including Israa al-Ghomgham, who could become the first woman in the country to face it for human rights-related work. Facebook uncovers new global misinformation operations
Facebook has identified and banned hundreds of accounts, groups and pages engaged in misleading political behaviour, a far larger discovery than a "sophisticated" effort it reported three weeks ago with great fanfare. U.S. to impose anti-dumping duties of 24% plus on Canadian-made pipes
The United States says it will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties on large-diameter welded pipe from Canada and five other countries. Google's data collection is hard to escape, study claims
A new study examines just how much information Google collects about people each day.Nabisco redesigns Animal crackers to get rid of cages
After more than a century behind bars, the beasts on boxes of animal crackers are roaming free now that the company that owns the brand has redesigned the packaging.
After more than a century behind bars, the beasts on boxes of animal crackers are roaming free now that the company that owns the brand has redesigned the packaging.Strong earthquake hits northern Venezuela
A powerful earthquake has shaken eastern Venezuela, causing buildings to be evacuated in the capital of Caracas.
Misc World | 149 hits | 3:31 PM on Tuesday | posted by Strutz
A powerful earthquake has shaken eastern Venezuela, causing buildings to be evacuated in the capital of Caracas. European measles cases skyrocket over 2 years, at least 37 dead in 2018
The number of measles cases in Europe jumped sharply during the first six months of 2018 and at least 37 people have died, says the World Health Organization. Scientists slowly cast light on celestial mystery known as Steve
A new study by University of Calgary scientists concludes glowing, purplish lights spotted in northern skies — and known as Steve — are definitely not aurora. Russian hackers target U.S. conservative think-tanks and Senate, Microsoft saysMisc World | 164 hits | 5:06 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Hackers linked to Russia's government tried to target the websites of two right-wing U.S. think-tanks, suggesting they were broadening their attacks in the build-up to November elections, Microsoft says. Big banks set to reveal quarterly profits as NAFTA fears and rate hikes loomEconomics | 136 hits | 4:47 AM on Tuesday | posted by shockedcanadian
Canada has to stop pretending our hands are completely tied on the borderMisc CDN | 199 hits | 7:03 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Canadians are understandably confused by the government’s border policy because it is being justified on the basis of an inaccurate legal claimFormer UN secretary general Kofi Annan dies at age 80
Kofi Annan, one of the world's most celebrated diplomats and a charismatic symbol of the United Nations who rose through its ranks to become the first black African secretary general, has died.
Misc World | 337 hits | 12:33 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
Kofi Annan, one of the world's most celebrated diplomats and a charismatic symbol of the United Nations who rose through its ranks to become the first black African secretary general, has died.Bridge cable damaged months ago but no action taken, Italian media report
Engineering experts determined in February that corrosion of the metal cables supporting the Genoa highway bridge had reduced the bridge's strength by 20 per cent — a finding that came months before it collapsed last week, an Italian newsmagazine reported
Misc World | 118 hits | 11:52 AM on Monday | posted by Hyack
Engineering experts determined in February that corrosion of the metal cables supporting the Genoa highway bridge had reduced the bridge's strength by 20 per cent — a finding that came months before it collapsed last week, an Italian newsmagazine reported Alberta's new normal could be a 'constant state' of drought: expertEnvironmental | 127 hits | 11:46 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Farmers and ranchers across the prairies have been facing off against hot and dry weather conditions for the past year, and a drought researcher says simulations show it's time to start treating these conditions as the "new normal." 'Unbelievable': Dieppe vet, 98, surprised with flight in military plane
A 98-year-old Canadian veteran of the Second World War was honoured with a surprise flight aboard the military Dash-8 aircraft in Winnipeg. “It’s unbelievable,” said Cole, who was a member of the First Calgary Tank Regiment, told CTV Winnipeg. “I thought Castlegar bridge designed by architect of collapsed Italian bridge
The bridge that collapsed this week in Genoa, Italy and tragically killed at least 39 people has an unusual tie to Castlegar of all places: the architect.Back to Canada News
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