14 h. 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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15 h. 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 […]

Society

66 h. 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.

Society

66 h. 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

2 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

3 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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3 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 […]

Culture

3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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5 d. ago Carney Faces New Test as He Plots Response to US Auto Tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said new US tariffs on cars and light trucks are a “direct attack” on workers in the auto sector as he prepared to return to Ottawa to plan the government’s response with members of his cabinet.

Economics

1 week ago International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) 2025: CTF/FCE and CSQ denounce Canada’s absence

MONTREAL and OTTAWA, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On the eve of the International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) 2025, the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) and the Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ) denounce the decision of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) not to send a Canadian delegation. CTF/FCE president Heidi […]

Society

3 w. ago Alberta responds to Trump tariffs with ‘buy Canadian’ plan but leaves oil exports off the table

'Cutting off energy entirely would make Canada the bad guy... and we don't want that,' said Smith

Economics

3 w. ago Global Mental Health Leaders Convene in Canada to Address the Root Causes of the Youth Mental Health Crisis

Canadian charity Jack.org, the International Association for Youth Mental Health, and partners will lead Vancouver conference on March 18th-21st to develop a blueprint for global action on youth mental health TORONTO, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today’s youth mental health crisis is the leading health issue impacting the lives and futures of young people, […]

Politics

3 w. ago Doug Ford tears up $100 million contract with Elon Musk's Starlink

During a press conference on March 4, Ontario Premier Doug Ford clarified that Ontario is no longer working with Elon Musk's Starlink.After threatening to pull the deal a few times, Ford has stepped up after Trump implemented tariffs on Canadian trade and called off the Starlink internet deal. This deal was worth $100 million."As part of this government-wide procurement ban, we're going one step further. We're ripping up Ontario's contract with Starlink. It's done, it's gone. We won't award contracts to people who enable and encourage economic attacks on our country," said Ford at his press conference.Ontario and Starlink signed a deal in late 2024 to connect 15,000 Ontario residents, but since Elon Musk has become so tightly tied to President Trump, it became an obvious choice to cut the deal and move instead to a Canadian business.While it's not as popular as Starlink, Xplore (previously XploreNet) also submitted a proposal and is a Canadian business, so there is a chance that it ...

Economics

4 w. ago Khan and Hashmi: A Ramadan call to help alleviate food insecurity

Human Concern International has inaugurated a new food bank in Ottawa and the Canadian Council of Imams is launching the nationwide #FastFeed campaign.

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