Following the recent deadly suicide terrorist attacks in Beirut, and then Paris, ISIS-(DAESH) released audio and written messages in Arabic, French, and English claiming responsibility. Although dozens of innocent people were killed in the Beirut bombings on Thursday, the voice… »
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Hardy or crazy? More people cycling in winter
There seem to be two kinds of Canadians: those who hate winter and avoid going outdoors, and those who enjoy being outside and take pride in meeting the challenges of harsh weather. And that extends to cyclists. Thousands of Canadians… »
International, Politics, Society
Canadian security expert on reaction to Paris terrorist attacks.
The horrific attacks in Paris on Friday November 13 have shocked the world. It was the second deadly terror attack in France this year following the murders at the Charlie Hebdo magzine, and one of the most deadly attacks in… »
Paris attacks: France is ‘at war’ and will destroy ISIS, says President Hollande
Soldiers patrol in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, November 16, 2015, as security in creases in the French capital after last Friday’s series of deadly attacks. © Charles Platiau / Reuters France “is at war” after Friday’s… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Heart, stroke: family history is important for you
One-third of Canadians have close relatives who have had heart attacks or strokes, but many have not talked to their doctors about their own increased risk. The Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation is on a campaign to get them to… »
Trudeau’s summit diplomacy marathon
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives in Antalya, Turkey, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 for the upcoming G-20 summit. The 2015 G-20 Leaders Summit will be held near the Turkish Mediterranean coastal city of Antalya on Nov. 15-16, 2015. © Okan Ozer… »
Paris attacks: France blames ISIS for ‘act of war’
French President Francois Hollande speaks at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, the day after a series of deadly attacks in the French capital, November 14, 2015. © POOL New / Reuters French President Francois Hollande has promised to “be merciless toward… »
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Vincent Woods talks of immigration and emigration
Vincent Woods, the Irish playwright, poet and broadcaster, addressed a standing-room-only crowd at Montreal’s Concordia University last night, for the annual St. Patrick’s Society lecture. Concordia has the only Canadian Irish Studies program in Canada, and the roots are deep, particularly… »
International, Politics, Society
Mandate letters set priorities for defence and foreign policy
End Canada’s combat mission in Iraq and Syria, launch an open and transparent competition to replace the ageing CF-18 fighter jets, renew Canada’s commitments to UN peacekeeping operations, those are some of the marching orders Canada’s newly minted defence minister… »
Trudeau set for international debut
Little over a week after he was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister, Justin Trudeau is getting set for a whirlwind diplomatic tour that would leave even a more experienced leader a bit dizzy. His diplomatic baptism by fire… »
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