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Tuya Smart partners with Gaya, to Bring Smart Lights and Smart Life to Brazil (Tuya Inc)
) Nov. 4, 2021-- Tuya Inc. ("Tuya Smart" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUYA), a leading global IoT development platform, and Gaya, a leading lighting company in Brazil, today announced a strategic partnership to further strengthen the
Hamilton hopes Mercedes avoid altitude sickness in Mexico
Mexico City, Nov 4 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Nov, 2021 ) :Lewis Hamilton will be hoping his Mercedes team have overcome their occasional altitude sickness this weekend as he bids to beat Red Bull's Max Verstappen at the Mexican Grand Prix. The
International Criminal Court to probe abuses in Venezuela
The International Criminal Court is opening a
Joint readout: Minister Fran�ois-Philippe Champagne meets with Secretary Gina Raimondo of the United States
Ellensburg Daily Record | 2021-11-04, 03:45
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2021 /CNW/ -�Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Today,�Fran�ois-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Gina�Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, met in Washington to discuss�areas of
Toronto residents can get their flu and COVID-19 shots at the same time, city's top ...
The City of Toronto is offering residents the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu at the same time. ...
Snowy McPlowface, Berta, Gary? Calgary runs snowplow naming contest
The City of Calgary is running a contest asking children to name 30 snowplows by the end of November. ...
Mexico ex-oil chief held in prison in bribery case
Mexico City, Mexico --- A Mexican judge on Wednesday ordered a former oil executive and a key figure in a
Vast majority of federal public servants comply with mandatory vaccination policy
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier says 95.3 per cent of federal public servants have indicated they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. ...
SIU investigates death after shots fired during police operation near Port Dover
The Special Investigations Unit is investigating a 70-year-old man's death after shots were fired just west of Port Dover. ...
Youth charged in stabbing at Bishop McNally High School that sends Calgary student to hospital
Calgary police have charged a 15-year-old youth after a teenage boy was rushed to hospital on Wednesday following a stabbing at Bishop McNally High School ...
Sawatsky Sign-Off: Meals with Mom
"I wanted her to see how much I appreciated all her sacrifices." Adam meets a Saanich woman who found a creative way to pay tribute to her mom, who used to invite her to skip school to go out for lunch together. ...
Democratic governor and Biden ally narrowly wins reelection
Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy narrowly fended off an election challenge from Republican former state lawmaker Jack Ciattarelli, returns showed, a day after polls closed in a race that proved an unexpected nail-biter for the incumbent. Murphy, 64,
‘The Harder They Fall’: Filmed in New Mexico Western reimagines real-life Black characters of the ...
Jeymes Samuel, director, and Idris Elba as Rufus Buch on the set of “The Harder They Fall” in Santa Fe. (David Lee/Netflix) Jeymes Samuel grew up a fan of Westerns. But there was something amiss while watching them – an incomplete story. The
US ambassador cites “serious concerns” on Mexico energy bill
The U.S. ambassador to Mexico said Wednesday that his country has “serious concerns” about the Mexican government’s attempts to limit competition in the electrical power sector. Ambassador Ken Salazar said ...
Vehicle flipped on roof in head-on crash
Debris is scattered across Harvey Avenue (Hwy 97) at Gordon Road,
Community Fridge restocked thanks to Grade 5 students
Grade 5 Leadership students at Peter Greer Elementary School in Lake Country The Lake Country Community Fridge has been re-stocked after Grade 5 Leadership students at Peter Greer Elementary organized a “Scare Away Hunger” food drive. The Lake
Free parking on Fridays, Saturdays in downtown Penticton this December to encourage local shopping
It will be free to park in downtown Penticton on Fridays and Saturdays this December
Photos: Engineering marvel taking shape in Kicking Horse Canyon
Bighorn Bridge east transition concrete pour Click here to view gallery Work continues on one of largest B.C. highways projects in decades. A "huge" concrete pour has been completed
In Peru’s Amazon, ‘forgotten’ tribes discover Covid-19 as vaccines arrive
The remote community first learned of the pandemic when health workers arrived at the isolated village Mariano Quisto, a remote community leader in Peru’s dense Amazon rainforest, first learned of the global pandemic in October when health workers
Clive Tolley elected 41st mayor of Moose Jaw after close vote
The voters have spoken and Clive Tolley has been elected the 41st mayor of the City of Moose Jaw following a tightly contested race. Tolley received 21.5 per cent of the votes
Soccer-Rodriguez returns to Colombia squad for first time in a year
(Reuters) - Colombia recalled James Rodriguez to the squad for the first time in a year as they prepare to face Brazil and Paraguay in World Cup qualifiers. Read full story ...
How a medieval English law affects the US gun control debate
A medieval English law dating back nearly seven centuries is now at the heart of the most important US Supreme Court gun case in a decade. The case - which stems from a New York legal battle - challenges a state law that requires that gun users who want a
Lobo women host Eastern New Mexico Thursday in final season tuneup
The Lobos gave fans an entertaining offensive show in exhibition No. 1, hitting 12 3-pointers and showing flashes of explosive scoring ability. Still, UNM was clearly a team in transition as point guard LaTora Duff frequently found herself directing traffic
Report: New Mexico State receives Conference USA offer
New Mexico State did not confirm Thamel’s report on Wednesday. On Monday, Action Network’s Brett McMurphy reported that FBS independents
ICC to probe Venezuela over alleged crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will investigate whether crimes against humanity were committed during Venezuela's crackdown on anti-government protests in 2017. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said the state respects the decision to
Greta Child Activist Francisco Javier Vera Manzanares From Colombia Used At COP26
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Ontario's police watchdog investigates shooting death of 70-year-old man in Port Dover
Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of a 70-year-old man in Port Dover on Wednesday in an incident involving the Toronto police. ...
Ottawa says 95% of federal public servants fully vaccinated as mandate approaches
More than 95 per cent of federal public servants are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and 98 per cent have received at least one dose, according to new figures published by the government on Wednesday night. ...
Shelly Glover's challenge of Manitoba PC leadership race proceeding despite meeting with party officials
Members of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba's election committee failed to assuage Shelly Glover's concerns the party's leadership race was unfair. ...
Air Canada CEO says he's lived in Montreal 'without speaking French' for 14 years
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau has drawn the ire of federal and provincial officials after speaking only 20 seconds of French in his first major speech. ...
VanVleet drops season-high 33 as red-hot Raptors top Wizards for 5th consecutive win
Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 33 points, OG Anunoby added 21 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 109-100 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. ...
ICC to launch formal probe into Venezuela rights violations
The Hague-based court is moving to formally investigate human rights abuses in Venezuela after a three-year preliminary probe. Caracas has said it respects the decision but doesn't agree. ...
‘The Harder They Fall’: Filmed in New Mexico Western reimagines real-life Black characters of the Old West
The westerns Samuel, and the world, grew up on reflected a Hollywood not ready to embrace the truth of the Old West and how it was settled in the mid- 1800s. When the institution of slavery was abolished and the formerly enslaved flocked West in search of a
Indiana man charged in fatal shooting of trick-or-treater
HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — A man was charged with murder Wednesday in the death of a 13-year-old boy who was killed when shots were fired at a group of trick-or-treaters on Halloween in northwestern Indiana. Desmond Crews, 23, of Gary is also
Poll explores why some people decline vaccination
The Angus Reid Institute recently completed a poll that collected reasons why some Canadians are refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. ...
Codiac RCMP investigate shooting outside Moncton pub
There was a shooting outside the Miss Cue Pub on Mountain Road in Moncton on Wednesday night. ...
Family members save boy from burning home
12 people escaped a massive house fire in the Mid-Island, and one man is being called a hero for pulling a young boy from the building. ...
Edmonton barista ranks 1st in Canada, 5th in the world
A small coffee shop in Edmonton is home to not only the best barista in Canada, but one of the best in the world. ...
Forestry industry responds to proposed deferrals
Workers in the forestry industry are bracing for another blow after B.C. proposed deferring logging in 2.6 million hectares of old-growth. ...
Riders lose receiver Kyran Moore ahead of matchup with Elks
As the Saskatchewan Roughriders continue to prepare for the Edmonton Elks, they will have to do so without Kyran Moore as the wide receiver is expected to be put on the six-game injured list. ...
Nova Scotia landlords complain about insurance hikes
A proposed rent cap that would max out rent increases at two per cent for the next two years has pitted landlords against tenants and the Nova Scotia government. ...
Stand up comedy seeing resurgence in Victoria
A curious side effect of the pandemic is that live comedy is seeing a resurgence in the city. ...
Price of dairy products expected to spike in 2022
The price of dairy could be going up early next year. ...
'A testament to the city': Air Canada CEO under fire for statement on living in ...
His statement has been met by fierce criticism from politicians, including Canada's minister of official languages. ...
Motor Vehicle Ownership Doubts in Mexico
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US ambassador cites "serious concerns" on Mexico energy bill
Jacksonville Progress | 2021-11-04, 02:20
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Mexico said Wednesday that his country has “serious concerns” about the Mexican government’s attempts to limit competition in the electrical power sector. Ambassador Ken Salazar said he met with Mexican officials to
Schitt's Creek's Dan Levy on memes, representation and 'Ew David'
Dan Levy tells Newsbeat about iconic memes, the Rose family and LGBTQ+ representation on his show. ...
I booked luxury holiday in Mexico expecting five-star hotel – but my one-year-old girl was ...
A FAMILY claims they have been left covered in bed bug bites after holidaying at a "luxury" five-star resort. Sarah Finch, 33, says her trip was "ruined" by the creepy crawly infestation that
Urgent Amber Alert issued in Albuquerque, New Mexico for Christopher Chavez, 1, who was ‘abducted ...
AN AMBER Alert was just sent out in New Mexico for a 1-year-old boy allegedly kidnapped by his non-custodial mother. Little Christopher Chavez, a one-year-old in Albuquerque, was
Customer who coughed at Calgary bar employee found guilty of assault
A belligerent bar patron committed an assault when he removed his mask and deliberately coughed at a female employee during a dispute over a VLT payout, a Calgary judge has ruled in a legal test of pandemic-era conduct. Story continues below This advertisement
VIOLENT CRIME CAPITAL: Winnipeg tops national list
Winnipeg is number one on the police-reported violent crime severity index for 2020. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Thunder Bay is in second place on the Stats Canada report followed by Regina,
Victories Verstappen and Hamilton in Mexico compared: Who is really the favourite?
Formula 1 also calls them the 'Masters of Mexico'. Both Verstappen and Hamilton have won two races at the Mexico City circuit, which made a return to the calendar in 2015 after a year-long absence. So on paper the title rivals have an equal chance of winning
Montreal police officer Roger Fréchette acquitted of sexual assault charge
Montreal police officer Roger Fréchette leaves the courtroom for the lunch break in his sexual assault trial on July 13, 2021, in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz A Montreal police officer who was charged with sexual assault following an
Canada's spy agency plans to offer 'significant' help assessing climate change threat
The Canadian flag flies over the Columbia Icefields' Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, on May 7, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh A senior Canadian Security Intelligence Service official predicts the spy agency will make a "significant
Stretch your legs to get into the holiday spirit with the 2021 Santa Rec Run
Get out your red hats and holiday cheer, it will soon be time to marathon, Santa-style. Hoodoo Adventures is hosting their annual Santa Rec Run and
New provincial court judge got her start in Kelowna
Dannielle Dunn recently appointed as one of three new judges to B.C. Provincial Court. A Kelowna resident and graduate of Spring Valley High School has been appointed provincial judge. Danielle Dunn graduated from Spring Valley High in 1989. Before leaving
Detroit Grand Prix to return downtown starting in 2023
The Detroit City Council approved a contract Wednesday to return the Detroit Grand Prix downtown from its current home on an island in the middle of the Detroit River. ...
Sask. premier says pandemic-delayed healthcare services will restart soon, NDP wants to see details
Healthcare services that were delayed due to the fourth wave of COVID-19 will resume over the next few weeks, according to the provincial government. However, one Saskatoon family is still concerned about their child’s care. ...
Fire damages Orleans restaurant
Ottawa firefighters responded to multiple 911 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from the roof of a restaurant on St. Joseph Boulevard, near Dusserre Street, just after 5:15 p.m. ...
Precautionary park fencing comes down at former Domtar site
After nearly two years, a northeast Edmonton community is getting back full use of its park. ...
'Act of violence': Sask. Nurses Union reacts to anti-vaccination signs at Yorkton hospital
The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses says recent anti-vaccination signs placed on windows and doors at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre are “demoralizing” to healthcare workers. ...
Nova Scotia gives public-sector workers eight more weeks to get COVID-19 vaccine
Nova Scotia is extending the Nov. 30 deadline by eight weeks for public service workers in the province to show proof of vaccination. ...
‘It would be more convenient’: proposal for transit connections between Grand River communities
A local transit worker says it’s time to connect more communities along the Grand River watershed by public transit. ...
Ottawa weather: Coldest night since early April in the forecast for Ottawa
Expect cool temperatures and chilly nights for the next couple of days in Ottawa. There’s a chance we could see rain or flurries today. ...
Customers of face mask company connected to Kevin Vuong could get tax refund
Customers who bought some of the more
'A real life treasure hunt': Krazy Binz opens in Saskatoon
Hundreds of people are flocking to the new Krazy Binz in Saskatoon, trying to find deals by rummaging through bins. ...
Goodwill donation of war medals makes its way to soldier's grandson after months of detective work
When a collection of medals representing one man's service in both the First and Second World Wars turned up at a Calgary Goodwill store, staff knew immediately they had work to do. ...
Residents told to stay indoors after moose mom and babies spotted in southeast Airdrie
Airdrie RCMP are warning some residents in the community to steer clear of a mama moose and her two babies. ...
'It's not a costume': First Nations student mocked for wearing regalia to B.C. school
The superintendent of the school district that includes Kitimat, B.C., has apologized to a student at Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary after the boy’s teacher ridiculed him for wearing his traditional Haisla Nation regalia and cedar hat to class. ...
ISC Reports 2021 Third Quarter Financial Results
REGINA, Saskatchewan, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) (“ISC” or the “Company”) today reported on the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021. ...
Workplace Technology Dividend Fund Announces Exchange Ratios
TORONTO, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
In Brazil, Elder Soares addresses 5 concerns from young adults and invites them to put ...
https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-and-ministry/2021-11-02/elder-soares-young-adult-devotional-brazil-missionary-meeting-231778 ...
Unlimited internet now available in Dawson City, Watson Lake
Three communities — Dawson City, Watson Lake and Upper Liard — now have fibre-to-the-home connection, Northwestel says. ...
Jury gets glimpse of accused killer's family life as murder trial for his mother's death continues
The jury at the trial of a man charged with stabbing his own mother to death in 2019 got a window into the accused killer’s bizarre upbringing for the first time on Wednesday. ...
Reported moose attack in Airdrie deemed medical emergency, say RCMP
RCMP now say they are attending a medical emergency in Airdrie, Alta., that involves a moose in the area after issuing a wildlife warning for a "moose attack" in the city just north of Calgary. ...
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B.C. records 430 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 more deaths
British Columbia announced 430 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 more deaths on Wednesday. ...
Frustrated Wheatley residents hear plans for homes during fiery update with officials
Residents of Wheatley got their
Meet Calgary's Top 7 Over 70 award winners
Age is just a number, and these older Calgarians are proving just that after they were honoured by the city for their contributions on Wednesday. ...
Air Canada CEO sparks anger with statement on living in Montreal 'without speaking French'
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau has drawn the ire of federal and provincial officials after speaking only 20 seconds of French in his first major speech. ...
Former Vancouver Whitecaps coach accused of sexual misconduct suspended by Jamaica Football Federation
Hubert Busby Jr. has been provisionally suspended from his position as head coach of the Jamaican women's national team pending an investigation by FIFA. ...
New Mexico getting 90,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-11-04, 01:25
LAS CRUCES - New Mexico received its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 last week and will receive two more shipments in the next week, totaling about 90,000 doses, health officials said Wednesday. ...
Peru’s President meets with EU’s Borrell and calls on European investors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of Peru,
Data Influye poll sees Gabriel Boric at the top of the presidential race in Chile
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Peru’s interior minister resigns after being accused of hosting house party despite pandemic restrictions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Peruvian Interior Minister
Buenos Aires Governor met with businessmen in S�o Paulo, trying to show predictability after elections
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Aiming to deepen trade
International Criminal Court probes Venezuela – News
The ICC (International Criminal Court) will launch an official inquiry into this Venezuela Prosecutor Karim Khan said this during a meeting with President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Wednesday (3) about possible crimes against humanity during the crackdown on
Clutching graveyard crosses, hundreds protest violence against women in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Holding aloft crosses bearing the names of murdered women, hundreds of people marched in Mexico's capital on Wednesday to protest violence against women amidst a steady nationwide increase in femicides. Read full story ...
ICC prosecutor says he will open Venezuela crimes against humanity case
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is opening a full investigation into potential crimes against humanity in Venezuela. The announcement was made by ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, Reuters reported. The announcement of the investigation came after a memorandum
WEG announces expansion investments of R$ 178.2 million in Linhares, Brazil (WEG SA)
) WEG has just announced new investments for its existing electric motor factory in the city of Linhares, state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The Company´s investment plan up to 2023 is in the range of R$ 178.2 million for the modernization and expansion of the
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SIU investigating after senior killed during Port Dover police search
A 70-year-old man was fatally shot while Toronto Police executed a search warrant near Port Dover, some 131 kilometres west of Toronto in Norfolk County, according to Ontario’s police watchdog. The Special
Orthodox patriarch hospitalized after stent procedure
NEW YORK (AP) — The spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians was staying overnight in a New York City hospital after having a stent placement Wednesday afternoon at the conclusion of his U.S. visit, according to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of
Bullying, exploitation accusations follow death of homeless teen 'internet star'
He described their meeting as divine intervention. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. As Toronto mourned Tuesday’s death of online star Alexis Matos — better known as “Debby Gang,”
