Only 58 per cent of the Canadian Armed Forces would be able to respond if called upon in a crisis by NATO allies right now — and almost half of the military's equipment is considered "unavailable and unserviceable" — says a recent internal Department of National Defence presentation obtained by …
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Extortions threatening South Asian businesses with shootings and arsons are linked, police say
Several brazen and violent attacks linked to extortion threats have targeted South Asian businesses across Canada since October. CBC News has learned that at least five policing jurisdictions in B.C., Alberta and Ontario are now investigating as many as 74 incidents or cases related to a series of extortion attempts. …
Read More »Bald eagle nest found in Toronto for 1st time in recorded history, conservation authority says
When Jules McCusker came across a bald eagle nest near his Toronto home in December, he could hardly believe his eyes. That's because it's the first ever documented bald eagle nest in Toronto, according to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Experts say it's a significant moment for local biodiversity, …
Read More »Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5% again, saying it’s still too soon for rate cuts
The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate at five per cent again, saying that it's still too soon to consider rate cuts. 'We need to give higher interest rates more time to do their work,' Macklem says The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate …
Read More »She ended up on Zoom with the man accused of raping her. She doesn’t want it to happen to other students
A student who alleges she was sexually assaulted on campus is continuing to call for change at Université Sainte-Anne in Church Point, N.S., saying the school needs to do more to support its students. Spokesperson says university ‘condemns inappropriate conduct of any kind’ She still remembers how her hands shook …
Read More »These unclaimed dead bodies are stuck in limbo in freezers outside the Health Sciences Centre
Cold storage containers outside of the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's house approximately 28 unclaimed cadavers, and there's no immediate plan to cremate or bury them. Cadavers accumulating in storage units as cost of living — and dying — rises A smattering of nondescript storage containers sit nestled on …
Read More »Health Canada clarifies eligibility for seniors under national dental care plan
The federal government has updated information on its website about who is eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Seniors who purchased insurance themselves, or opted out of pension programs they can't rejoin, will qualify for the national public program, Ottawa now says. Those who purchased insurance themselves — or …
Read More »Lightning strikes plane after takeoff from Vancouver airport
A student pilot and aviation enthusiast captured video of an airplane in B.C. being struck by lightning. Air Canada says aircraft are designed to withstand lightning strikes Student pilot captures video of a plane being hit by lightning 7 hours ago Duration 1:01 Ethan West, a student pilot, was watching …
Read More »Just for Laughs comedy festival cancelled, company seeks creditor protection
In a news release sent Tuesday, organizers said they plan to “maintain JPR’s operations, albeit in a scaled-down format” as they restructure the event. Financial difficulties have forced company to 'restructure,' organizers say The Montreal company that operates the Just for Laughs comedy festival has cancelled the 2024 edition of …
Read More »2024 Just for Laughs Montreal comedy festival cancelled, company seeks creditor protection
In a news release sent Tuesday, organizers said they plan to “maintain JPR’s operations, albeit in a scaled-down format” as they restructure the event. Financial difficulties have forced company to 'restructure,' organizers say The Montreal company that operates the Just for Laughs comedy festival has cancelled the 2024 edition of …
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