Critics say Canada’s new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger – National
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties came together…
Critics say Canada’s new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger – National
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties came together to raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill. But an advocacy group that helps LGBTQ refugees come to Canada and the U.S says the federal government’s new border law is putting people at risk of being sent back to countries…
Ghana lodges protest over Canada’s refusal of visa to World Cup player
Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada’s refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges. Read More
Trump to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining efforts at G7 as confidence grows for Iran war deal – National
Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war appeared to grow Saturday as key mediator Pakistan said an agreement was closer than “ever before” and U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during next week’s Group of Seven summit. Separately, Iran’s state-run television said funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in…
Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal
President Donald Trump has vowed dozens of times that an agreement to end the war that began in February is near, only for none to materialize so far. The primary US objectives are to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic, and curb Iran’s nuclear program. Iran insists on retaining a degree of control…
Disclosure Day less interested in world-ending threats than revelation
Perhaps no institution has been knocked quite as hard as the Fourth Estate, with a real crisis in trust happening over the past decade of “fake news.” According to Gallup, roughly 7 in 10 Americans trusted the mainstream media in the 1970s, when Spielberg made Close Encounters. By 2025, fewer than 3 in 10 did, a record-low according to the polls. But…
Some Australia beaches shut after woman injured in shark attack
Some of Sydney’s most popular beaches were closed on Saturday after a swimmer was attacked by a shark, leaving her in critical condition, the police said. Read More
18-year-old Toronto man charged in U.S. consulate shooting
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An 18-year-old Toronto man has been charged with shooting at the U.S. consulate in March, a court document says. Toronto police…
Montreal mayor urges calm, vows to uncover truth after police unit suspected of racist behaviour
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada called for calm and pledged that Montrealers would learn the truth about allegations of co-ordinated racist…
Canada vows to restrict social media for kids under 16. Teens say they’ll ‘always find a way’
Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Canadian high schoolers have mixed feelings about the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34), introduced Wednesday by the federal government. Key…
Brooks residents seek info on the data centre megaproject planned right next door
The impacts of a data centre can vary greatly depending on the specifics of the particular project, speakers at a public meeting in Brooks told attendees this week. But with little more than a name — Newell Data Centre — known about a megaproject proposed near their community, many attendees left with unanswered questions. “Everybody understands…
