Canada

Chinese-language paper Ming Pao winding up Canadian operations, laying off 60 staff

Chinese-language newspaper Ming Pao Daily News, which has newsrooms in Richmond, B.C., and Toronto, is winding up its Canadian operations. A letter from Ming Pao Newspapers (Canada) to the B.C. Labour...

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Mental fitness test for suspect in killing of B.C. RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang

A judge has ordered a mental fitness assessment for the man accused of killing British Columbia RCMP officer Const. Shaelyn Yang more than three years ago.

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AI taking FIFA World Cup scams to 'unprecedented' level, tech expert says

A Canadian-based online security company reported tracking thousands of newly registered websites related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Suspect in B.C. double murder arrived in Canada on student visa weeks earlier: Crown

The trial of three men accused of killing a couple in a violent invasion of their Abbotsford, B.C., home is underway, with the prosecution alleging the suspects were motivated by “debt, financial pressure and greed."

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Air Canada flight forced back to gate after worker trapped below aircraft, airline says

Air Canada says it has reinforced its ground‑handling procedures after a baggage crew member became trapped inside the cargo hold of a departing aircraft, forcing the plane to return to the gate in mid‑taxi. The...

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'We cannot listen to our loved ones' voices': Canadians with family in Iran fear the worst

OTTAWA — It has been nine agonizing days since Toronto resident Foad Farhani was able to check in on his father, who is struggling with Stage 4 cancer. Farhani's parents, who are Canadian permanent residents,...

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MNP report says Canadians expect 2026 to be challenging for their finances

A new report by insolvency firm MNP Ltd. suggests Canadians are expecting their household finances will come under pressure this year. The report says 71 per cent anticipate higher living costs heading...

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Canadian Milos Raonic says 'time has come' to retire from tennis

Canadian phenom Milos Raonic, a former Wimbledon finalist who has not competed since mid-2024, announced his retirement from professional tennis in an emotional social media post on Sunday. "The time...

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Accused in Ryan Wedding case set to make bid for bail ahead of extradition hearing

TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of laundering funds for an international drug smuggling operation is set to start making his bid for release ahead of his extradition hearing. Rolan Sokolovski was arrested...

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Canadian ice master makes Olympic history with the Games' 1st indoor temporary speedskating rink

RHO, Italy (AP) — No ice is colder and harder than speedskating ice. The precision it takes has meant that Olympic speedskaters have never competed for gold on a temporary indoor rink – until the 2026...

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