55 h. ago Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 2,700, but survivors still being found

The head of Myanmar’s military government told a forum for relief donations in Naypyitaw that 2,719 people have now been found dead, with 4,521 others injured and 441 missing.

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3 d. ago Earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis as death toll passes 2,000

The quake could exacerbate hunger and disease outbreaks in a country that was already one of the world’s most challenging places for humanitarian groups to operate

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3 d. ago Families awaits news of missing workers at site of Bangkok building collapse

BANGKOK (AP) — When the earthquake that hit Myanmar sent its tremors to Thailand, Naruemon Thonglek didn’t immediately know it also had collapsed a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok. Seeing images of the debris on television news later, Naruemon immediately recognized the building where her long-time Burmese partner, his son and four of her […]

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5 d. ago Canadian, international relief orgs plan response to Myanmar earthquake aftermath

In hours, the death toll has risen to 1,644, with the likelihood numbers will continue to grow as rescuers confirm more casualties over a widespread region.

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5 d. ago Canadian agencies join relief efforts in Myanmar earthquake aftermath

In hours, the death toll has risen to 1,644, with the likelihood numbers will continue to grow as rescuers confirm more casualties over a widespread region.

Culture

5 d. ago King Charles sends ‘deepest possible sympathy’ to Myanmar after earthquake

In his first statement since he was briefly hospitalized on March 27, Charles said that he was 'shocked and saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar.'

Culture

5 d. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as bodies recovered from rubble

BANGKOK — The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. The country’s military-led government said in a statement that 1,002 people have […]

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5 d. ago The Latest: Countries sending humanitarian aid after Myanmar earthquake

BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake keeps climbing amid rescue efforts. The military government said Saturday that 1,002 people have been killed, with another 2,376 injured and 30 others missing. The earthquake struck midday Friday, followed by several aftershocks, including one that measured 6.4. In Thailand, the quake rocked […]

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5 d. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to 1,644 as more bodies are recovered from the rubble

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to 1,644, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. The new total is a sharp rise […]

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5 d. ago Myanmar resistance movement announces partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military, has announced a unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts. An announcement issued Saturday night said its armed wing, the People’s Defense Force (PDF) will implement a two-week pause in offensive military operations starting Sunday in earthquake-affected […]

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5 d. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble

Earthquake struck midday Friday followed by several aftershocks including one measuring a strong 6.4 magnitude

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5 d. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,600 as more bodies recovered from the rubble

Earthquake struck midday Friday followed by several aftershocks including one measuring a strong 6.4 magnitude

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6 d. ago Canadian company bypasses UN agency and seeks U.S. approval to start deep

If the U.S. government granted Vancouver's Metals Company permission to mine in international waters 'it would be a major breach of international law,' said one lawyer

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6 d. ago Earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand, killing scores in two countries

Full extent of death and destruction was not immediately clear, particularly in Myanmar, which is embroiled in a civil war

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8 d. ago 9thCO Achieves Storyblok Silver Partner Status, Solidifying Expertise in Headless CMS Migrations

TORONTO, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 9thCO, a Canadian digital experience agency, today announced it has achieved Silver Partner status with Storyblok, a testament to the agency’s deep expertise in headless CMS solutions and its commitment to delivering exceptional digital experiences for clients of varied sizes. This prestigious partnership recognizes 9thCO’s extensive experience with […]

Culture

1 week ago Canadian Food Inspection Agency suspends license of Calgary breastmilk company

Without its license, the company cannot operate, but there is no recall on existing products

Economics

1 week ago Booby Food, an Alberta breast milk company, has licence suspended by CFIA

Booby Food, an Alberta-based company specializing in breast milk freeze-drying, has had its licence suspended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Economics

2 w. ago Paragon Spyware Tool Linked to Canadian Police, Watchdog Says

A Canadian law enforcement agency is suspected to have used spyware designed to hack into mobile phones and eavesdrop on messages, according to cybersecurity researchers from the University of Toronto.

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2 w. ago List of nominations announced by the National Newspaper Awards

TORONTO — Finalists for the National Newspaper Awards include four nominations for the national news agency The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne. Here’s look at the categories and contenders: ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT -Richie Assaly, Toronto Star, for his portfolio of stories about musicians Mustafa, John Kameel Farah and Elisapie -Charles-Eric Blais-Poulin et Jean Siag, La Presse, […]

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2 w. ago Toronto Public Health says it saw ‘many deviations’ at gynecologist’s clinic with potential HIV, hepatitis exposure

TORONTO — Toronto Public Health says it observed “many deviations from best practices” during an inspection at a gynecologist’s office that led to the agency notifying 2,500 patients of a potential exposure to blood-borne viruses. The agency has provided additional details about its investigation to The Canadian Press as patients voice anger and frustration towards […]

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