Canada

Sport

Aksel Lund Svindal shines in Lake Louise

Olympic and World Champion Aksel Lund Svindal kept his composure to prevent Italian rival Peter Fill from sealing his second Alpine Skiing World Cup

28/11/2015

Culture news

The Wainwright sisters sing El Condor Pasa

It was Simon and Garfunkle with tones that seemed to tiptoe over the words who made the song “El Condor Pasa” famous. Now another version has been

27/11/2015

Canada

Canada reduces refugee intake to 10,000 by the year's end

Canada is to reduce the number of Syrian refugees allowed into the country to 10,000 by the year’s end. Originally Ottawa planned to accept 25,000

25/11/2015

Canada

#Flushgate: Montreal's controversial sewage dump begins

Montreal begins a controversial eight-billion-litre sewage dump into its river. The city says it's the most environmentally-friendly option.

12/11/2015

Economy

Blackberry aims to regain market share with first Android phone

After years of relying on its own software, Blackberry is to break with tradition and use Google’s Android operating system. The Canadian group’s

06/11/2015

Canada

Canada: Justin Trudeau breaks new ground as he is sworn in as PM

Autumn sunshine and adoring crowds were on hand as Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, 43, headed to his swearing-in ceremony as Canada’s new prime

04/11/2015

Canada

Trudeau's 'simple message' embodies major ambitions

Canada once earned a good reputation in the world. But under the new prime minister’s predecessor it suffered. Restoring the reputation is high on

04/11/2015

Culture news

20 years on, Alanis Morissette releases 'Jagged Little Pill' collector's album

Celebrating twenty years since the release of ‘Jagged Little Pill’, Alanis Morissette is launching a special collector’s edition of her multi-award

02/11/2015

Canada

'No opportunity for Mayday' says Canada whale-watching operator

The operator of a whale-watching boat which sank off the coast of Canada says there was no opportunity to send a Mayday distress call. Five Britons

27/10/2015

Canada

Whale-watching holiday of a lifetime turns to tragedy in Canada

Five Britons have been confirmed killed while on the holiday of a lifetime in western Canada. They were part of a group of 27 tourists who were

26/10/2015

Canada

At least five die when whale-watching boat capsizes off Vancouver

The five people who died when their whale-watching ship capsized off the west coast of Canada were all British nationals. UK Foreign Secretary Philip

26/10/2015

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