Tag: Canada
Why has China lodged a complaint with Canada over a warship?
The Canadian naval exercise on July 31 'caused disturbance and stirred up trouble,' the Chinese defence ministry said in a statement Friday.
Ottawa warns Canadians in Lebanon there is no guaranteed evacuation
Global Affairs Canada says 21,399 Canadians have officially registered as being in Lebanon, though it expects many more are present in the country.
Fire chief battling Jasper National Park wildfire watches his house burn down while protecting town
Fire chief Matthew Conte set out to protect his town from Jasper National Park's worst wildfire in a century. He lost his own home in the process.
Canadian sentenced to 5 years in prison for terrorism offences in U.K.
Khaled Hussein, a resident of Edmonton, was sentenced alongside Anjem Choudary, the British leader of Al Muhajiroun, after they were convicted on multiple terrorism charges.
Canada and other Western nations urge citizens to leave Lebanon now
“There is no evacuation operation underway for Canadians currently in Lebanon and you should not rely on the Government of Canada," said Global Affairs Canada.
Dalhousie University in Halifax orders removal of pro-Palestinian encampment
The encampment was set up on the Studley Quad at Dalhousie University in Halifax on May 12 by Students for the Liberation of Palestine.
FIFA strips Canada of 6 points in Olympic soccer, coaches banned a year in drone spying scandal
The stunning swath of punishments include a $226,000 fine for the Canadian soccer federation in a case that has spiralled at the Summer Games.
Trudeau urges Israel response to UN court opinion on West Bank, Gaza
The International Court of Justice's non-binding opinion released last week was an unprecedented, sweeping condemnation of Israel's rule over the lands it captured 57 years ago.
Russia’s economy is struggling from sanctions, western officials say. Here’s why
High inflation, rising interest rates and labour shortages are undermining Moscow's claims of a strong economy, western officials say.
A Canadian has been convicted of terrorism in the U.K. What we know
Khaled Hussein, a Canadian citizen and resident of Edmonton, and Anjem Choudary, a British citizen, were convicted in the United Kingdom on multiple charges on Tuesday.
Travelling for the Paris Olympics? Here’s what health precautions to take
Health officials and experts are urging vigilance and warning about potential disease risks for those attending the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Canadian killed in Israel after threatening security forces with knife
The Israeli military said the man drove to the entrance of an Israeli town close to the border, left his vehicle and approached the security forces with a knife.
Global tech outage: Flights, banks impacted after faulty update
Toronto Pearson International Airport said the global technology outage early Friday morning could lead to flight delays and cancellations throughout the day.
B.C.-made material to be used by Max Space, NASA for habitats on moon
A small West Coast company is helping astronauts return to the moon in 2026. ALUULA Composites has signed on to provide its durable, lightweight fabric to build space habitats.
TC Energy’s US$15B Keystone XL claim thrown out by trade tribunal
TC Energy Corp.'s ill-fated Keystone XL pipeline has suffered a major blow after a trade tribunal decision that tossed out its claim to US$15 billion in damages.