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Government of Senegal claims diplomat was "savagely beaten" by Quebec police
GATINEAU, QUE - The government of Senegal is accusing Canadian police of "savagely" beating one of its diplomats.The Senegalese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the diplomat, who works ...
Aug 06, 2022
Condo cancellation renews calls for more protections for pre-build buyers
The cancellation of a ten-storey Toronto condominium development that has thrust would-be owners back into an increasingly competitive condo market has renewed calls for tighter regulations and more p...
Nov 10, 2017
Streaming films eligible for Oscars, but for 1 year only
LOS ANGELES - Movies that debuted on a streaming service without a theatrical run will be eligible for the Oscars, but only this year. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Tuesday annou...
Apr 28, 2020
US prosecutors weighing sedition charges in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON - Federal prosecutors are considering sedition charges against at least some of the Trump loyalists who stormed the U.S. Capitol last week and will be examining the movement and money flow ...
Jan 12, 2021
In new setback, Uber to lose license to work in London
LONDON - Uber will lose its license to operate in London because it may be endangering public safety and security, the local regulator said Friday, in a severe blow to a company already facing big que...
Sep 22, 2017
Canadians join global movement to boycott academic events held in the U.S.
TORONTO - Canadian intellectuals are in the thick of a global movement to protest the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump by boycotting academic conferences hosted on American soil. Hundreds...
Feb 08, 2017
Compromise proposed to allow opposition MPs to see documents on fired scientists
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is proposing a compromise over a long-running dispute with opposition parties over the disclosure of secret documents related to the firing of two scientists at Canada'...
Dec 02, 2021
Preserved roses bring Valentine's Day sales jolt to Ecuador
TABACUNDO, Ecuador - In a warehouse north of Ecuador’s capital, a small, busy army of dexterous workers puts the final touches on a shipment of made-to-order roses with tones as diverse as the c...
Feb 13, 2018
Liberals roll out social housing funding to keep 55,000 units in system
OTTAWA - Social housing providers reliant on federal funding will receive some short-term financial help starting this week to eventually keep 55,000 units available for low-income families. The gover...
Apr 04, 2018
Ottawa to invest $350 million to help dairy producers adjust to CETA
Ottawa is setting aside $350 million to help dairy producers weather the impacts of Canada’s trade agreement with the European Union, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced Thursday. A...
Nov 10, 2016