Editor’s note: The names of the participants in this story have been changed for their safety and that of their families in Iran. For newlywed international student Sarah, her education and part-time job have taken a back seat as she grapples with the anxiety of a seemingly endless wait to see her husband again. Sarah […]

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When it’s freezing outside, an extension cord and your block heater are your car’s best friend — but there is a time and a place for plugging in. Winnipeg firefighters are warning the public, the time to plug in, is not “while it’s parked in your garage.” This, after a fire began in the garage […]

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A new report on COVID-19 misinformation has found that it contributed to about 2,800 Canadian deaths in 2021.

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A moment in history that has forever linked the Filipino and Jewish communities being commemorated. When 1,300 Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust were taken in by the small island nation. To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, community members gathered for a screening of a documentary entitled “Rescue In the Philippines” — Perla Javate, president of […]

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The Federal government has appointed Amira Elghawaby as the inaugural special representative on combatting Islamophobia. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) said they are pleased to see the roll coming to light with the help of Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Ahmed Hussen. “Diversity truly is one of Canada’s greatest strengths, but for many […]

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Canada is also providing trainers, spare parts and ammunition, while Anand left open the possibility of sending more Leopards in the future.

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The CEO of Via Rail says that after a tree fell on a passenger train as it travelled on CN Rail tracks during the holidays, it took the freight company longer than hoped to clear it – and passengers on board were stuck for 18 hours. Martin Landry, who is also Via Rail’s interim president, […]

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In 2020, a 17-year-old in Hamilton, Ont. was able to swipe more than $45 million from a billionaire in Los Angeles. But it wasn’t cold hard cash that was stolen, it was Bitcoin, a form of cryptocurrency that you’ve no doubt heard a lot about in recent months. In an upcoming documentary, “Veracity: The Bitcoin […]

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As the Bank of Canada said they plan to pause interest rate hikes after the latest increase, a new poll shows Canadians are speculating the central bank will push past the current level. The Maru Public Opinion survey found those polled believe the new prime interest level will go up to an average of 4.8 […]

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Retailer Home Depot shared details from electronic receipts with Meta, which operates the Facebook social media platform, without the knowledge or consent of customers, the federal privacy watchdog has found. In a report released Thursday, privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne said the data included encoded email addresses and in-store purchase information. The commissioner’s investigation discovered that […]

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In today’s Big Story podcast, if you live in a city, you should probably assume there’s at least one camera watching you at all times, and that’s not even taking into account the phones that come out the second anything interesting happens. Journalists who cover the courts now report that basically every case features video […]

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The Manitoba government is sending a second round of cheques to help people deal with inflation. Everyone with a net family income of less than $175,000 last year will be eligible, with single people set to get $225 and couples receiving $375. Premier Heather Stefanson’s office says the new program will be much more widespread […]

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