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In a move to support Canadian journalism, Google has transferred $100 million to the Canadian Journalism Collective, a nonprofit organization managed by independent publishers and broadcasters. This initiative is part of Google's compliance with a regulatory framework established in late 2023. The......
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a renowned humanitarian, passed away at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. His remarkable journey from a modest peanut farmer to a global advocate for peace and human rights left an indelible mark on history. A Humble Beginning......
Canada Post has halted mail delivery nationwide due to a strike involving tens of thousands of postal workers, who are advocating for improved wages, working conditions, and other workplace issues. This disruption, coinciding with the onset of the holiday season, is expected to impact millions of Canadians......
An arson incident at a bungalow in Nepean has drawn the attention of Ottawa police, who are probing potential connections to the infamous Alkhalil crime family. The fire erupted around 3:45 a.m. on October 8, at 95 Rossland Avenue, where firefighters found two individuals who had managed to escape the......
In a significant disruption to operations, the Port of Montreal has come to a standstill due to a 24-hour strike by dockworkers. Nearly a thousand workers across four terminals participated in the strike, which aims to expedite negotiations for a new collective agreement, as stated by the Montreal Dockworkers......
In a remarkable show of support, Taylor Swift has pledged $5 million to aid relief initiatives following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The nonprofit organization Feeding America expressed its heartfelt gratitude, stating that this generous contribution will assist communities......
Political leaders across Canada are expressing outrage following a pro-Palestinian rally in Vancouver, where a speaker incited the crowd with inflammatory statements, including chants of "death to Canada, death to the United States, and death to Israel." The rally, organized by the Samidoun......
In a somber event that unfolded mid-air, a Turkish Airlines pilot tragically lost his life during a flight from Seattle to Istanbul. Captain İlçehin Pehlivan, aged 59, collapsed shortly after takeoff, prompting the co-pilot and second pilot to take control of the aircraft. An airline spokesperson......
Baran Abed and Mahdi Pourbaghi, a couple married for over a decade, had recently embarked on a new chapter in Canada. Their journey took a devastating turn when Abed's body was discovered in a suitcase, leaving the Iranian community in St. John’s grappling with shock and sorrow. The couple’s......
The United Kingdom has organized a charter flight for British nationals wishing to leave Lebanon as tensions escalate in the region. This decision comes in response to a volatile situation marked by Israel's recent military actions against Hezbollah. The flight is scheduled to depart from Beirut-Rafic......
In a chilling account, Canadian Michael Kovrig has revealed the psychological torture he endured during his over 1,000-day detention in China. Kovrig, a former diplomat, described his experience as a combination of solitary confinement, relentless interrogation, and total isolation, painting a grim picture......
In a gripping development, the US Coast Guard has released the first visual evidence of the Titan submersible's tragic demise, offering a stark glimpse into the aftermath of an accident that claimed five lives. The image, presented at a public hearing on Monday, depicts the broken tail cone of the......
In a dramatic turn of events off the coast of Sicily, a catastrophic incident involving the luxury yacht Bayesian has left the international community on edge. The 56-meter vessel, flying a British flag, succumbed to treacherous weather conditions early Monday morning, leading to a frantic rescue operation......
