US and Canada News
page: 1
next
FAR Resources Ltd. Announces Delay of Meeting 3 Days
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE
Conservatives call for government to fund Afghan safe houses for ex-interpreters
OTTAWA — The Conservative opposition is calling on Liberal government to give urgent funding to Kabul safe houses that are providing refuge to 1,700 Afghan interpreters and their families. On Friday, those safe houses are set to close because the money keeping
Alex Dowsett falls short in attempt to regain World Hour record in Mexico
Great Britain’s Alex Dowsett failed in his attempt to regain the UCI Hour Record on Wednesday in Mexico. The British rider, 33, who briefly held
Expo 2020 Dubai pavilions: Sweden, Kuwait, China, Canada, Belgium, Mexico, Argentina, Sierra Leone
Here’s a list of eight participating country pavilions and their offerings . ...
'Team Lolo' rallies round little girl with rare genetic disorder
Laurence Benay, 2, was diagnosed with Rett syndrome in September, which takes away a toddler's newly acquired skills. ...
Small number of Conservative MPs still unvaccinated with just weeks left before Commons resumes
As MPs prepare for the start of a new
6 Toronto cops were found guilty of disparaging anti-racism advocates. The report was kept secret
An internal investigation reviewed comments by six Toronto police officers after a public complaint labelled the posts racist and discreditable to the service. ...
After my near-death experience, I'm never neglecting to get the flu shot
I will never delay getting the flu vaccine again. Four years ago, I found myself in a coma and nearly died because of my self-neglect, writes Lise Watson. ...
He was told he had the N.B. 'mystery illness.' But a 2nd opinion says No ...
A second diagnosis for a New Brunswick man identified as part of a cluster of neurological patients with a mystery illness gave him some answers, but questions remain about whether the cluster actually exists. ...
Valérie Plante falsely claimed to have no knowledge of sexual assault allegations against elected official
After a wave of sexual assault and
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday, Nov. 4
Here's CBC Ottawa's latest roundup of key updates during the coronavirus pandemic. ...
Indigenous identity fraud is encouraged in academia. Here's how to change that
The revelations about Dr. Carrie Bourassa’s claims to Indigeneity were, in retrospect, not especially surprising to those of us who research Indigenous identity. ...
How Montreal could lead the way to Canada's first domestically produced COVID-19 vaccine
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Canada
Afghan ambassador to Canada forging ahead, despite Taliban takeover
Afghanistan's ambassador to Canada said he and his staff are still working and committed to representing the people of that country, despite its new government. ...
Even a climate crisis can't stop the world's appetite for burning coal
Slowing down the burning of coal should be
The Ottawa area's weekly COVID-19 vaccination checkup: Nov. 4
Guidance for third vaccine doses and rules for international travel are changing as officials keep planning for a vaccine age expansion. ...
Woman opens her home to some of thousands unable to get into only detox centre ...
About 3,000 people are turned away from detox services every year in Thunder Bay, Ont., but Brenda Letourneau and others won't have it, so are opening their doors and couches to people looking for help. ...
Transit riders disappointed by fare raise detailed in 2022 budget
Ottawa transit riders say they don’t understand why fares will increase in January, considering the still out-of-service train service, reports of crowded buses and schedules riders have felt were less than reliable. ...
Doug Ford's PCs to outline re-election roadmap in Thursday's mini-budget
Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives will reveal more of their re-election strategy on Thursday when Ontario's finance minister delivers his fall economic statement. ...
Fully vaccinated and ready for a winter getaway? It may cost more than you think
Hoping to book a winter getaway? It may be more costly than you think. Both airfare and car rental prices are on the rise, and the added fee for one or more mandatory COVID-19 tests could make that trip down south unaffordable. ...
Sabotage could be behind tragedy on Baldwin film set: Lawyer
A lawyer for the armourer who oversaw weapons used on the Rust film set has suggested that someone deliberately put a live round into the gun used by actor Alec Baldwin when he accidentally shot dead a cinematographer. Jason Bowles said on Wednesday that his
Post-pandemic health systems could be challenged by COVID-19 spending spike: CIHI
OTTAWA — A spike in health-care spending during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to some serious financial challenges for provinces as they work to rebuild their health systems in the aftermath, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information. The
Letruska carrying hopes of Mexico in Breeders' Cup race
Tribune Star | 2021-11-04, 08:09
DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Coming from Mexico, where he has dominated racing, Fausto Gutierrez is at his first Breeders’ Cup with the best horse he’s ever had in his stable. ...
Cloudy skies but little to no chance of rain at Mexico City Grand Prix | ...
Typically warm and cloudy conditions are expected for this weekend's race in Mexico, with little to no chance of rain. ...
Brazil Transfer of Rights | We've Got You Covered (PGS - Petroleum Geo-Services ASA)
) Brazil Transfer of Rights | We've Got You Covered November 4, 2021 Brazil's second bidding round of surplus volumes of the Onerous Assignment of the Fields of Atapu and Sépia is confirmed for 17 December 2021. PGS' Santos Vision covers both of them. PGS'
Arturo Vidal's name removed from football stadium in Chile
Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal's name has been removed from a stadium in the community where he was born by local officials, prompting an angry response from the player. The mayor in San Joaquin, a community in greater Santiago, said they took the decision
Red Bull's Perez heads home to adoring crowd in Mexico City
The Buffalo News | 2021-11-04, 07:59
By JIM VERTUNO and CARLOS RODRIGUEZ Associated Press In a teeming metropolis of more than 20 million, one face and one smile stands out on billboards and on television this week in Mexico City: Formula One driver Sergio Perez. Mexico’s favorite racing son is
Defense Ministers of Chile and Brazil sign cyber defense cooperation agreement
RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL - The agreement is part of
Brazil: 5G network auction expected to raise US$9 billion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In addition to the main
Trade between Brazil and Argentina up 44% in October year-on-year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The information was presented
Letruska carrying hopes of Mexico in Breeders’ Cup race
Coming from Mexico, where he has dominated racing, Fausto Gutierrez is at his first Breeders’ Cup with the best horse he’s ever had in his stable. And the trainer is ...
Migrants stop for candlelight vigil on Day of the Dead in Mexico
Go to the source via the article link to view the video. ...
Forza Horizon 5 Review: Everything You Love, in Mexico
Forza Horizon 5 review: the Xbox and PC exclusive racing game from developer Playground Games takes players to Mexico, the biggest open world for a Forza Horizon game. Forza Horizon 5 release date is... ...
Ketamine One Announces Virtual Mental Healthcare Platform in Partnership With iHealthOX
The Company is also Launching a New Patient-Facing Website and Social Media Profiles Under the K1 Integrative Care Brand The Company is also Launching a New Patient-Facing Website and Social Media Profiles Under the K1 Integrative Care Brand ...
Reliq Health Technologies, Inc. Announces Six New US Contracts, New Management Hire
HAMILTON, Ontario, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reliq Health Technologies Inc. (TSXV:RHT
A.I.S. Resources Commences RC Drill Program at Fosterville Toolleen Gold Project
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A.I.S. Resources
Brazil’s Indigenous Xavante strangled by agribusiness, slammed by COVID-19
Beneath the intense sun of Brazil’s Central-West region, protesters paraded their bodies painted black and red — with charcoal and annatto, from the urucum (achiote) plant — and adorned with earrings and bracelets. They carried banners that read, “The Xavante
Risk of landslides in North Shore region could quadruple by 2080s, study suggests
Metro Vancouver’s North Shore region could see a 300 per cent increase in landslide risk by the 2080s, a new study suggests. ...
Progressive politics in Latin America needs a Green Democratic Revolution
A green populism could be the basis of a new kind of politics in Latin America, one that embraces many of the region’s struggles in a challenge to neoliberalism Rodrigo Echecopar 4 November 2021, 12.00am Indigenous people protest during the closing of the 'Red
Vast majority of federal public servants comply with mandatory vaccination policy
OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Mona Fortier says 95.3 per cent of federal public servants have indicated they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. She says another 2.7 per cent of the roughly 268,000 employees of the core federal public service say they
Forza Horizon 5 review: the ultimate big-tent driving game cruises to Mexico
One key to the success of the Forza Horizon open-world driving games has been how easy developer Playground Games made that success look. From day one, these games have had a
James Rodriguez returns to Colombia squad after 12-month absence
BOGOTA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- James Rodriguez has been recalled to Colombia's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Paraguay after a 12-month absence, the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) said on Wednesday. Rodriguez, who joined Qatar's
Vargas nets winner as Atletico Mineiro extend Brazil Serie A lead
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chilean forward Eduardo Vargas scored a late winner as Atletico Mineiro extended their
2010 World Cup: Asamoah Gyan deserved to take penalty against Uruguay – Oti Adjei
More than a decade after that heartbreaking penalty miss against Uruguay, legendary striker Asamoah Gyan continues to suffer abuse over the incident. Every now and then, trolls are directed at him for missing the penalty that could have made Ghana the first
Tacos in space: Astronauts do a taste-test of the first chile peppers to ever grow ...
We humans have sent all kinds of things into space, and have made some remarkable discoveries. The fascination to find life beyond the planet we inhabit has inspired many films and docu-series. And now, in an interesting turn of events, we have also managed to
Lewis Hamilton hopes Mercedes avoid altitude sickness in Mexico
Mexico - 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 defending seven-time world champion, who is bidding to overhaul
Can Perez and Verstappen pull off a dream podium in Mexico this weekend?
Mexico City - Formula One leader Max Verstappen, along with tens of thousands of fervent fans, will be hoping to see Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez stand on his home Mexican Grand Prix podium for the first time on Sunday. Verstappen is favourite at the
Ukraine 1917: socialism and nationalism in a world turned upside down
A groundbreaking new book by historian Marko Bojcun explores a whirlwind year in the life of Ukraine Simon Pirani 4 November 2021, 12.00am Ukrainian soldiers rally in support of Ukrainian autonomy in Petrograd, March 1917 | Image: Simon Pirani / Museum of
Clive Tolley new mayor-elect of Moose Jaw
The city of Moose Jaw has voted in Clive Tolley as their new mayor-elect, according to the city’s unofficial results ...
US ambassador cites “serious concerns” on Mexico energy bill
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
International Criminal Court to probe abuses in Venezuela
The International Criminal Court is opening a formal investigation into allegations of torture and extrajudicial killings committed by Venezuelan security forces under President Nicolás Maduro’s rule ...
US predicts China could have 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030
China is expanding its nuclear arsenal much quicker than anticipated, narrowing the gap with the United States, the Pentagon said in a report published. China could have 700 deliverable nuclear warheads by 2027, and could top 1,000 by 2030 – an arsenal
Crash causes truck to flip onto its roof at Harvey and Gordon
UPDATE 8:50 p.m. A witness told Castanet it looked like the black SUV was eastbound on Harvey, turning left onto Gordon, when it was struck by the White
Clutching graveyard crosses, hundreds protest violence vs women in Mexico
MEXICO CITY --- Holding aloft crosses bearing the names of murdered women, hundreds of people marched in
Teekay LNG Partners Mandates Banks To Arrange Fixed Income Investor Call
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teekay LNG
Red Bull Racing drops Mexico GP digital collectibles to express gratitude to fans
Red Bull Racing is dropping a set of digital collectibles associated with the Mexico Grand Prix in partnership with official blockchain partner Tezos (XTZ/USD), Invezz learned from a press release. Red Bull presents limited series of unique racing memorabilia
Brian Jean pursues UCP nomination in Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche
Former Wildrose leader Brian Jean is pursuing a UCP nomination in the riding of Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche. ...
Brazil’s CSN expects to produce or buy up to 37kt of iron ore in 2021
It added that it expected 2021 C1
Argentina announces call-ups for World Cup Qualifying fixtures against Uruguay and Brazil
The FIFA international break is around the corner, and Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni announced the call-ups for their upcoming World Cup qualifying fixtures. Scaloni held out to see if Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi could be summoned
Motor racing: Hamilton hopes Mercedes avoid altitude sickness in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AFP) - 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 defending seven-time world champion, who is bidding to
No democracy in Venezuela under 'dictator' Maduro: Colombia's Duque
Paris, Nov 4 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Nov, 2021 ) :Democracy will never blossom in Venezuela until its "dictator" President Nicolas Maduro loses power, Colombian President Ivan Duque said Wednesday, dismissing regional elections there due later
ICC to probe possible Venezuela rights violations
Caracas, Nov 4 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Nov, 2021 ) :The International Criminal Court will investigate whether crimes against humanity were committed during Venezuela's clampdown on anti-government protests in 2017, President Nicolas Maduro and
Mexico ex-oil chief held in prison in bribery case
Mexico City, Nov 4 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Nov, 2021 ) :A Mexican judge on Wednesday ordered a former oil executive and key figure in a corruption scandal linked to Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht to be held in preventive detention in prison.
In Peru’s Amazon, ‘forgotten’ tribes discover Covid-19 as vaccines arrive
Mariano Quisto, a remote community leader in Peru's dense Amazon rainforest, first learned of the global pandemic in October when health workers arrived by boat at his isolated village with vaccines. "We didn't know about Covid-19. This is the first we are
International Criminal Court opens probe into alleged crimes against humanity in Venezuela
The Washington Post | 2021-11-04, 04:56
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan warned against attempts to interfere with his investigation, the first probe of its kind in Latin America. ...
Doug the ugly New Zealand potato could be world's biggest
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Colin and Donna Craig-Brown were weeding their garden in New Zealand when Colin's hoe struck something huge just beneath the soil's surface. As the couple knelt down and began digging around the object, Colin wondered if it was
Two dead in clashes between police and indigenous activists in Chile
Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-11-04, 04:49
Buenos Aires — Two people were killed
Hamilton hopes Mercedes avoid altitude sickness in Mexico
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.","content":"Lewis Hamilton will be hoping his
All eyes on vulnerable House Democrats after election losses
WASHINGTON (AP) — For many House Democrats, 2021 is looking a lot like 2009, a year when a Republican elected governor in Virginia foreshadowed a dreadful blowout in the next year's midterm elections. Republican Glenn Youngkin's surge to victory in Virginia
More issues, less Trump: GOP sees model after Virginia win
NEW YORK (AP) — Since the day he rode down a golden escalator and announced his candidacy for president, Republicans have struggled with how to deal with Donald Trump. But after Glenn Youngkin's stunning victory in the Virginia governor's race — a state
COVID-19 expected to push Canada’s health spending beyond $300 billion in 2021
OTTAWA, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Former Wildrose Party leader Brian Jean to seek UCP nomination in Fort McMurray byelection
The last leader of the Wildrose Party is planning a return to politics. ...
Okanagan College unveils new Indigenous sculpture
A new Indigenous sculpture has been revealed in Okanagan College’s new Health Sciences Centre in Kelowna. Local Indigenous artist Clint George installed the 30-foot, hand-cut metal sculpture, which represents the Four Food Chiefs, and depicts the Syilx
Vehicle flipped on roof in head-on crash in Kelowna
UPDATE 8:50 p.m. A witness told Castanet it looked like the black SUV was northbound on Harvey, turning left onto Gordon, when it was struck by the
Crews working to repair landslide on KVR Trail west of Myra
Crews will be working this month to repair a landslide on the KVR trail west of the Myra Trestles. Crews will be at work this week on
Are COVID-19 boosters the same as the original vaccines?
NEW YORK (AP) — Are COVID-19 boosters the same as the original vaccines? Yes, COVID-19 boosters use the same recipe as the original shots, despite the emergence of the more contagious delta variant. The vaccines weren't tweaked to better match delta because
Two major GTA highway projects greenlighted in fall economic statement
The Ontario Fall Economic Statement will confirm the government plans to go ahead with the construction of the Bradford Bypass and Hwy. 413, a senior source told the Toronto Sun . Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but
Youth charged in stabbing at Bishop McNally High School in northeast Calgary
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 ...
Driver escapes vehicle fire in Caledon
OPP says there were no injuries in a vehicle fire on Wednesday in Caledon thanks to the quick actions of a nearby driver. ...
Ottawa, eastern Ontario takes centre stage in these Christmas movies this holiday season
Tis the season for Christmas movies, and you will be able to spot locations in Ottawa and eastern Ontario in several movies on the small screen this holiday season. ...
Canada expected to spend over $300B on health care in 2021: report
Canada is expected to spend a record $308 billion on health care in 2021, a new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information says. ...
CTV News Vancouver wins prestigious award for reporting on unmarked graves at residential schools
CTV News Vancouver's coverage of the discovery of unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School won the award for Enterprise/Feature reporting for television or video at the 2021 Jack Webster Awards Wednesday night. ...
Joint readout: Minister Fran�ois-Philippe Champagne meets with Secretary Gina Raimondo of the United States
Sunnyside Daily Sun | 2021-11-04, 04:16
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
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
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. ...
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
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
