After more than a decade of work, Hamiltonian Leo Nupolu Johnson is preparing for the opening of a library and learning centre in his home country of Liberia. The Liberian Learning Center in West Africa will have a dedication ceremony in February Leo Nupolu Johnson still remembers his first visit …
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Nearly all victims died within minutes of attack, James Smith massacre inquest hears
A faster emergency response would not have saved any of the 11 victims in the 2022 stabbing massacre at James Smith Cree Nation and village of Weldon, an inquest heard Friday. Faster emergency response would not have saved any lives, pathologists say WARNING: This story contains distressing details. A faster …
Read More »Government’s endorsement of Palestinian statehood wins praise, draws outrage
The Liberal government's last-minute endorsement of an amended NDP motion on Palestinian statehood is being welcomed by the country's Muslim advocacy group and derided by Jewish voices who say Ottawa has sub-contracted its foreign policy to "anti-Israel radicals." 'We were able to find common ground,' Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly …
Read More »Ikea slashes prices on Billy, Svartpoppel and more — despite shipping problems in Red Sea
Ikea has announced it will be lowering many of its prices as 2024 kicks off, with retail and marketing experts say it is a change consumers will welcome that could potentially drive sales for the global furniture giant. Competitors might have difficulty matching Ikea's move, retail analyst says As many …
Read More »Ikea is slashing the price of its Lagkaptens despite shipping problems in the Red Sea
Ikea has announced it will be lowering many of its prices as 2024 kicks off, with retail and marketing experts say it is a change consumers will welcome that could potentially drive sales for the global furniture giant. Competitors might have difficulty matching Ikea's move, retail analyst says As many …
Read More »Man accused of smuggling migrant family who froze to death at border found living outside Toronto
More than a year after police in India named Fenil Patel as a suspect in the human smuggling case of a family that froze to death at the Canada-U.S. border in Manitoba, an investigation by CBC’s The Fifth Estate has found him living freely in a suburb just outside Toronto. …
Read More »Same car, same charge, different prices? EV drivers face inconsistent, unreliable charging network
Marketplace hit the road in an electric vehicle to see how well Canada’s public charging infrastructure is working for Canadians. The investigation found a range in pricing across providers, as well as poor reliability and maintenance at some stations. Environment minister weighs in on EV billing practices and pricing The …
Read More »Kenneth Law to face 1st-degree murder charge as new intelligence emerges in poison seller case
Alleged poison seller Kenneth Law will face at least one first-degree murder charge in connection with a death in Ontario, CBC News has learned. The upgraded count signals another significant shift in the way authorities approach the case. At least 1 of 14 2nd-degree murder charges will be upgraded, CBC …
Read More »Niagara Catholic school board says trustee breached code of conduct after she compared Pride flag to Nazi flag
The Niagara Catholic District School Board has found the trustee who compared the Pride flag to the Nazi flag violated the board's code of conduct. Natalia Benoit is relieved of duties until June 30 — but still gets $10,470 honorarium The Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) has found the …
Read More »Liberal ministers blast Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for hosting Tucker Carlson
Four of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet ministers appeared before reporters Thursday to condemn Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's decision to meet with former Fox News personality Tucker Carlson. 'Do not summon the dogs of MAGA conservatism to try and scare us,' Liberal cabinet minister says Four of Prime Minister Justin …
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