Tag: Canada
As 1K Canadians leave Lebanon, thousands more still eligible, officials say
Since Sept. 29, a total of 1,162 Canadians, permanent residents and immediate family members have flown out of Lebanon, Global Affairs Canada said.
‘Free your voice’: How yodeling is being reclaimed by German progressives
Yodeling may sometimes be connected to conservative thinking, but a group of progressive women in Germany want to rebel against that and 'reclaim the yodel.'
Israel could strike Iran back in ‘next few days,’ says retired Israeli general
'I think that if no real change might occur, then Israel will probably strike back in the next few days,' Giora Eiland, retired major general of the Israel Defense Forces, said.
More events in Canada to mark 1 year since Hamas attack on Israel
Ceremonies, events and protests are being held across Canada on Monday to mark the anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Archbishop of Toronto
The Pope significantly increased the size of the College of Cardinals with Sunday's appointments, further cementing his mark on the group of prelates.
MPs to speak at Ottawa march marking one year since Oct. 7 Hamas-Israel conflict
A Liberal MP and a Conservative MP will be part of a team delivering speeches at an event in Ottawa commemorating the one year anniversary of the attacks on Oct. 7.
Trudeau repeats ceasefire call but doesn’t condemn Israel sending troops into Lebanon
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pleaded for peace in the Middle East Saturday, as he decried a civilian death toll he blamed on Hamas, Hezbollah and Israel.
‘Get out’: Trudeau urges Canadians to leave Lebanon as conflict intensifies
Trudeau said an immediate ceasefire from both Hezbollah and Israel was needed so the situation could be stabilized and United Nations resolutions could begin to be respected again.
Travel filmmaker chooses Winnipeg — of all places — as home base after visiting 80 countries
In a now-viral video that has been watched over 153,000 times on YouTube, Karl Watson shared the reasons why he moved from London, England to the Manitoba capital.
Trudeau to talk about AI as Francophonie summit kicks off
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to take part in an armchair discussion on artificial intelligence in France on Friday as the Francophonie summit kicks off.
Ottawa secures more flights out of Lebanon as some Canadians face delays
Ottawa has yet to order a military evacuation of Canadian citizens from Lebanon but is preparing logistics, as Canadians express frustration with government-assisted departures.
Trudeau to attend Francophonie summit in France. What’s on the agenda?
The shadow of a wider conflict in the Middle East will likely loom large over the meeting of French-speaking countries in France.
‘Hearts in our throats’: Conflict in the Middle East impacts Manitoba communities
Almost one year after Hamas' attack on Israel, conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, the impacts being felt even in Manitoba communities.
As Middle East tensions flare, Canadian police brace for potential unrest
Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw said emotions were 'running high' in the city ahead of the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks.
Leave Lebanon now, Ottawa urges as most decline offer of seats on flights
Roughly 300 Canadians have left Lebanon on government-charted flights from Beirut to Istanbul, a Global Affairs Canada official said. Three more flights are scheduled this week.
