Plane crashes in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, all 62 on board killed
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva decries ‘sad news’ and offers condolences to families of victims. Police stand along the street leading to the gated community where a plane…
Federal Liberals miss deadline for promised salmon farm transition plan
OTTAWA – The federal government missed its own deadline to provide a plan for the multi-billion-dollar salmon farm industry, creating new uncertainty according to industry representatives. The Liberals made the…
10/3 Podcast: The fallout from Canada’s Olympic soccer scandal
Instead of focusing on defending their Olympic title, Canada’s women’s soccer team became embroiled in scandal at the Paris Games. Before the opening ceremonies even took place, accusations were levied…
Euthanasia was Canada’s 5th leading cause of death in 2022: report
Despite promises of a “stringently limited, carefully monitored system of exceptions,” medically-assisted death is now the fifth-leading cause of death in Canada, says a newly-released report. The report, released this…
Alberta manhunt: Person of interest sought, rural residents asked to look for stolen quad
For three days, RCMP across Alberta have been hunting for two suspects believed to have killed one person and wounded another. Almost no details at all have been released about…
Quebec says it won’t limit health care in English, open to ‘clarifying’ directive
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it is ready to make changes to a controversial directive that has raised concerns the province is restricting access to health care in English.…
You’ll be able to enjoy a beer with your 7-Eleven taquito this fall
OTTAWA — This ain’t your daddy’s Big Gulp. Starting in early September, having a beer with your mates may be as close as your nearest 7-Eleven, as the quick convenience…
Video shows moment police turn up at man’s home after Bristol disorder
Police have released body-worn camera footage of one of the 20 arrests they have made so far in connection with the violent disorder that broke out in Bristol last weekend…
Tim Walz military record called into question as he’s accused of ducking Iraq war
Tim Walz has been criticised for claiming he carried weapons “in war” amid accusations he dodged deployment to Iraq. Republicans claim the Democrat vice-presidential candidate has misrepresented his service. It…
U.S. avocado demand drives mass deforestation in Mexico
(Bloomberg) — U.S. demand for most of Mexico’s $3 billion avocado exports a year may have driven over 40,000 acres of deforestation in the country over the past decade, according…