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Canada

Canada's new PM confirms pledge to end fight against Islamic State militants

Canada’s Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau has confirmed his pledge to end the country’s combat role against Islamic State militants in Iraq

21/10/2015

Canada

Justin Trudeau sweeps to power in Canada on wave of change and optimism

Canadians are still trying to come to terms with the breathtaking election victory of Justin Trudeau, son of the legendary Pierre who dominated

20/10/2015

Culture news

Bryan Adams returns with new album 'Get Up!'

Canadian rocker Bryan Adams is back with a new album ‘Get Up!’ which he describes as the ideal follow-up record to his iconic ‘Reckless’ album of 30

20/10/2015

Canada

Justin Trudeau elected Canada's prime minister

Justin Trudeau has been elected Canadian prime minister. The 43-year-old is the second-youngest premier in the country’s history and the son of

20/10/2015

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Two giant pandas born in Toronto

14/10/2015

Culture news

'We're like furry little pagans wandering around'

Canadian indie rock band Metric release their latest album 'Pagans in Vegas' and keep skirting around the mainstream.

28/09/2015

Canada

'Demolition' world premiere opens Toronto film festival

The world premiere of ‘Demolition,’ starring Jake Gyllenhaal, has opened the 40th Toronto International Film Festival. More than 300 films from 60

11/09/2015

Canada

Deaths of Aylan and Galip will 'change the world'

The aunt of Aylan Kurdi, the three-year Syrian boy washed ashore on Bodrun beach and his brother Galip, also lost at sea, has been speaking about her

05/09/2015

Economy

Canada in recession after Q2 contraction

Canada went into recession in the first half of 2015, and figures indicate Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s prediction the second half would be better

01/09/2015

Culture news

UN says let there be light as "Until the Sun Comes Up" opens campaign year

It is the International Year of Light, the latest annual UN push to highlight primary outstanding global problems. “Until The Sun Comes Up” is

28/08/2015

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Bearing up under the strain of it all....

21/08/2015

Canada

Canada PM Stephen Harper announces October 19 election

Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has called a parliamentary election for October .. kicking off a marathon eleven-week campaign. He announced

02/08/2015

Sport

Drogba presented to Montreal Impact fans

Montreal Impact’s star summer signing Didier Drogba was officially presented to the fans in Quebec on Thursday. The Ivory coast’s all-time top scorer

31/07/2015

Sport

Drogba makes immediate impact on Montreal arrival

Didier Drogba arrived at Trudeau International airport in Canada to a heroes welcome ahead of completing his move to MLS side Montreal Impact. The

30/07/2015

Canada

Dating site AshleyMadison is victim of cyber attack

The Canadian dating website AshleyMadison has been attacked by hackers who have threatened to leak the details of around 37 million customers.

21/07/2015

Canada

Canada wildfires force evacuation of entire communities

Raging wildfires in Saskatchewan, central Canada have forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Local media reports state 107 fires are burning

04/07/2015

Sport

England suffer World Cup heartbreak in Edmonton

England’s historic journey at the women’s world cup in Canada ended in heartbreak on Wednesday night when the Lionesses lost to holders Japan in the

02/07/2015

Sport

USA into World Cup final with Germany win

Carli Lloyd and Kelley O’Hara fired the United States passed European Champions Germany and into their fourth Women’s World Cup final. It was a

01/07/2015

Culture news

The Tenors launch new album ahead of North American tour

The Tenors are taking their signature operatic pop music on tour as they release their fourth studio album, ‘Under One Sky’. The all-male quartet

26/06/2015

Culture news

Tamia loves life with a 'Sandwich and a Soda'

Canadian singer songwriter, Tamia, has released her sixth album entitled ‘Love Life’ with the single ‘Sandwich and a Soda.’ It is collection of songs

10/06/2015

Sport

Hamilton edges out Rosberg to clinch Canadian Grand Prix

Welcome back to Speed​​, our weekly programme dedicated to the world of motorsport. Merecedes are clearly the team to beat this season as both of

07/06/2015

Canada

Canada: Three tobacco companies ordered to pay billions in damages for failure to inform of health dangers

A court in Canada has ruled that three tobacco companies must pay 11 billion euros in damages to smokers and former smokers. They have said they will appeal the verdict.

02/06/2015

Sport

Ice cool Canada defeat Russia 6-1 in the Ice Hockey World Championship Final

Canada are the new Ice Hockey World Champions after beating defending champions Russia in a one-sided final in Czech Republic. Canada came out 6-1

17/05/2015

Canada

Canada: Accident involving Airbus A320 hospitalises at least 25

At least 25 people have been hospitalised in Canada following an accident involving an Airbus A320. The Air Canada flight skidded off the runway at

29/03/2015

Canada

Canada shivers in yet more wintry storms

Winter storms are once again battering parts of Atlantic Canada with high winds and heavy snow falls. Halifax is almost completely shut down, with

19/03/2015

Canada

New video shows Canada gunman blamed foreign policy for Ottawa attacks

The gunman who shot dead a Canadian soldier and stormed parliament in Ottawa last year said the attacks were in retaliation for military missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

07/03/2015