4 d. ago US brings charges in North Korean remote worker scheme that officials say funds weapons program

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department announced criminal charges Monday in connection with a scheme by North Korea to fund its weapons program through the salaries of remote information technology workers employed unwittingly by U.S. companies. The charges are part of what law enforcement officials described as a nationwide operation that also resulted in the […]

Society

5 d. ago Canadian travellers exploring ‘their own backyard’ this summer, Airbnb says

There’s no place like our home and native land. That seems to be what Canadian Airbnb users are thinking as schools close and summer vacation officially kicks off with domestic travel bookings expected to continue being a hot ticket. Such bookings jumped 40% last year compared to 2019 for a total of more than 9 […]

Other

6 d. ago Ottawa orders Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says allowing Hikvision Canada Inc. to keep operating in Canada would be harmful for the country's national security.

Society

1 week ago Airmedic suspends operations after Quebec helicopter crash leaves four missing

NATASHQUAN — A search has resumed for four people who are missing after a medical transport helicopter crashed on Quebec’s North Shore during a rescue operation. The Airmedic helicopter was involved in an accident around 10:30 p.m. Friday near Natashquan, Que., just over 1,000 kilometres northeast of Montreal. Airmedic said in a statement Sunday that […]

Events

1 week ago Baranyai: Sense of pride, possibility comes with exploring Canada

The new Canada Strong Pass offers free admission to national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada.

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2 w. ago Niger says it will nationalize a uranium venture operated by France’s Orano

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Niger’s government said Thursday it would nationalize the Somair uranium venture operated by French company Orano and accused it of taking a disproportionate share of the uranium produced at the site. The announcement comes as military authorities in the west African country tighten their grip on foreign companies and civil society. […]

Society

2 w. ago «Le vaisseau fantôme, Wagner», Norwegian National Opera Orchestra

Décidément, il se dessine un mouvement fort intéressant. Non seulement le « genre » de l’opéra en...

Society

2 w. ago G7 leaders agree to ’charter’ on wildfires, pledging global co

BANFF, Alta. — Leaders of the G7 have agreed to co-operate on their efforts to manage the impacts of devastating wildfires, which are surging for another summer across Canada. The leaders are calling it the Kananaskis Wildfire Charter. The statement outlines steps that all G7 countries and five non-G7 members intend to take on wildfire […]

Politics

2 w. ago F1 drivers praise Canadian Grand Prix racetrack: ’One of my favourite’

MONTREAL — Lewis Hamilton has one race at the top of his list. Nothing compares to competing at Silverstone — his home track — for the seven-time world champion. The Canadian Grand Prix, however, ranks a close second. “One of my favourite Grands Prix,” the Ferrari driver said. “‘One of my favourite fan experiences.” Hamilton […]

Transport

4 w. ago Canada, China to regularize communication after Carney, Li talks

Carney said earlier this week that Ottawa is working urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products.

Transport

4 w. ago Carney and Li agree to regularize communication between Canada and China

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to regularize channels of communication between the two countries. A readout from Carney’s office also says the leaders committed to working together to address the fentanyl crisis. Canada and China have been involved in a trade dispute. China has imposed tariffs on […]

Transport

4 w. ago Judge and lawmakers question the Trump administration’s plan to gut Job Corps centers

Members of Congress and a federal judge are questioning the Trump administration’s plan to shut down Job Corps centers nationwide and halt a residential career training program for low-income youth that was established more than 50 years ago. The Department of Labor last week announced a nationwide “pause of operations” for dozens of Job Corps […]

Politics