Canada to send 39 armoured vehicles to Ukraine ‘this summer’ The 39 vehicles will be shipped to Kyiv ‘this summer’, Canadian defence minister Anita Anand says The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022
Theo Bair: Early days, potential and just what he can bring to St Johnstone this season Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic, Web Editor for One Soccer and who also covers Vancouver Whitecaps extensively, provided insight as the striker looks to make his mark Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022
‘Asleep at the wheel’: Canada police’s spyware admission raises alarm Experts warn that RCMP document detailing covert surveillance of Canadians’ mobile devices highlights lax government oversight The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2022
Exclusive: Ukraine urges Canada not to hand over gas turbine to Russia Ukraine opposes Canada handing over a turbine to Russia's state-controlled Gazprom for natural gas supplies to Germany as the move would contravene sanctions on Russia, a Ukrainian energy ministry source told Reuters on Thursday. Reuters · Jul 7, 2022
$150M is not enough: Canada’s proposed Purdue Pharma settlement for opioid damages is paltry and won’t prevent future crises On June 29, Canadian federal and provincial governments reached a proposed $150-million settlement with Purdue Pharma Canada, makers of OxyContin, an opioid-based pain medication. The settlement is intended to recover the health-care costs related to the damaging effects from the sale and marketing of OxyContin. The Conversation · Jul 7, 2022
Canada to send 39 armored vehicles to Ukraine this summer Canada will send 39 General Dynamics-made armored vehicles to Ukraine later this summer to help Kyiv in its defense against the Russian invasion, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Thursday. Reuters · Jul 7, 2022
Canada's Ukrainians urge Trudeau to refuse Russian demand to return gas turbine Canada's Ukrainian community is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to refuse to compromise the country's sanctions against Russia in order to return a turbine that Moscow says is critical for supplying natural gas to Germany. Reuters · Jul 7, 2022
Woman, 20s, dies after being set on fire on packed bus in ‘hate crime’ attack Police have launched a murder investigation after another passenger attacked the woman while travelling to work in Toronto, Canada Irish Mirror · Jul 7, 2022
Jackson headlines New York-bound Opals Basketball legend Lauren Jackson is among an Opals squad that will head to New York to play matches against Canada later this month. AAP · Jul 7, 2022
Alta Equipment Acquires Yale Industrial Trucks Alta Equipment Group Inc (NYSE:ALTG) has agreed to acquire Yale Industrial Trucks, Inc. (YIT), a privately held Yale lift truck dealer with five locations in southeastern Canada. The implied enterprise value of the acquisition is estimated to be ~$33.5 million. Woodbridge, Ontario-based YIT provides sales, service, and rental of material handling equipment… Benzinga · Jul 6, 2022
Canadian conservative slams party for exclusion from leadership race One of the top contenders in Canada's Conservative Party leadership contest, Patrick Brown, on Wednesday slammed a decision to disqualify him from the race as "undemocratic" and said he was consulting his legal team about what to do next. Reuters · Jul 6, 2022
In defence of the notwithstanding clause: Why Canada should hold onto it In response to a streak of lamentable applications of the notwithstanding clause in Ontario and Québec over the past few years, consensus seems to be forming that Canada would be better off to get rid of the clause altogether. The Conversation · Jul 6, 2022
Calgary Stampede back on with oil prices high, COVID rules low With crude prices around $100 a barrel and COVID-19 restrictions largely gone, the Calgary Stampede looks to reclaim its place this year as Canada's biggest oil industry party. Reuters · Jul 6, 2022
Couple get matching tattoos of the exact location they first met Lee Kingham-Italia and his husband Aerjay first met on New Year’s Day 2020 with the help of the what3words app Wales Online · Jul 6, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2022 Canada to throw out 13.6m AstraZeneca Covid vaccine doses amid lack of demand Government pledged to donate millions of doses to other countries but they were ‘not accepted’ despite fresh rise in coronavirus cases around the world
Wales Online · Jul 6, 2022 Canada throwing away 13.6m doses of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine that nobody wants Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine fell out of favour amid concerns about rare but potentially fatal blood clots
360info · Jul 5, 2022 Reproductive justice isn’t just a women’s issue, it’s a racial one The Canadian healthcare system has a long and complicated relationship with people of colour. Acknowledging the need for change is the first step to change.
360info · Jul 5, 2022 Climate change can lead to more food poisoning We may not be able to stop food being contaminated, but computer models could help us predict where the next big risk might be.
Reuters · Jul 5, 2022 Canada swiftly ratifies protocol for Finland, Sweden to join NATO Canada became the first country to formally ratify Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO in an accelerated process completed shortly after member nations signed off on the nuclear-armed alliance's expansion on Tuesday.
Benzinga · Jul 5, 2022 Olli Brands Launches New Value Cannabis Brand STARTS In Ontario Olli Brands Inc. launched the newly created STARTS brand. OBi has recognized the consumer desire and need for more value offerings in the edible cannabis space. By offering a cheerful value proposition, STARTS’ mission is to provide a consistently safe and enjoyable experience to both new and experienced consumers in…
The Conversation · Jul 5, 2022 Why Canada's Supreme Court isn't likely to go rogue like its U.S. counterpart The appropriate role of courts has once again been called into question in the aftermath of the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Zenger · Jul 5, 2022 Wood You Believe It: Spooky Throat Singer Has Captivated Chilling Woodland Spirits A traditional throat singer has shown how his amazing vocal talents can captivate wildlife and draw in spooky woodland spirits.
Reuters · Jul 5, 2022 Canada says its officials were denied access to trial of billionaire in China Chinese authorities have blocked Canadian government representatives from attending the trial of Chinese-Canadian billionaire Xiao Jianhua, the Canadian embassy said on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022 Canada says China bars diplomats from Canadian tycoon trial The Canadian government says Chinese authorities refused to allow diplomats to attend the trial of a Chinese-born Canadian tycoon who disappeared from Hong Kong five years ago
ABC News · Jul 4, 2022 Socceroos, Matildas to descend on Brisbane for pre-World Cup friendlies against New Zealand and Canada Brisbane is set to welcome the Socceroos and Matildas for friendlies in the month of September as both of Australia's national teams prepare for upcoming World Cup campaigns.