A three-year-old endangered orca received a shot of antibiotic treatment in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of British Columbia as an international team of scientists attempted to save the life of the ailing animal. There are only 75 Southern… »
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Michael Moore’s Trump doc to debut at TIFF
Michael Moore’s much-anticipated new documentary, Fahrenheit 11/9 will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, (TIFF) opening the documentary program on September 6th. Michael Moore, provocative as always, makes the claim that Donald Trump is the last president of the… »
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Little League Championship series includes a no-hitter
Little League Championship baseball, the Canadian tournament underway in Mirabel, Quebec is down to the semi-finals today, but one of the high points this week was the no-hitter pitched by Toronto player Roman Figueroa. “I pitched really well, I was just… »
Organized sport does not interfere with children’s free play: study
There has been concern in Canada that families may over schedule their children in organized sports to the detriment of free play. Free play is seen as important to a child’s overall health and development. A new study from the… »
Canada welcomes the appointment of Chile’s former president as UN rights chief
Canada welcomes the decision to appoint Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile, as the next UN human rights chief, Canadian officials said Friday. UN General Assembly voted Friday to appoint Bachelet as the organization’s next High Commissioner for Human Rights.… »
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The Hajj getting complicated for Canadian Muslim pilgrims
The hajj is becoming more complicated for Canadian Muslims setting out on the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Direct flights on the kingdom’s national carrier, Saudia, between Toronto and Jeddah, as well as the route from Toronto to Riyadh,… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Rogers Cup Tennis: just one Canadian in third round
Rogers Cup play has provided a spotlight on some of the youngest ones to watch in Canadian tennis. In Montreal, at the Women’s tournament, while Genie Bouchard struggled with blistered feet, and ultimately lost to Belgium’s Elise Mertens, she played… »
Canada still seeking clarity on Saudi Arabian sanctions
Canadian officials are still seeking clarity about the measures Saudi Arabia is taking in response to Canada’s public criticism of the kingdom’s human rights record, government officials say. But, at least for now, it seems neither Saudi exports of oil… »
Economy, International, Politics
Diplomatic spat with Ottawa won’t affect oil shipments to Canada, Saudi minister says
A diplomatic row between Riyadh and Ottawa triggered by Canadian concerns over human rights in Saudi Arabia will not have any impact on Saudi oil supplies to Canada, its energy minister said on Thursday. The oil-rich kingdom has reacted with… »
Immigration & Refugees, Society
Border ministry name fuels an unfounded sense of crisis, groups say
The Canadian government recently created a Ministry of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction and several groups are protesting the move. Amnesty International Canada, the Canadian Council for Refugees and many other advocacy groups have sent a letter to the… »
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