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Canada

Canadian PM Trudeau splits from wife after 18 years of marriage

Trudeau, the 51-year-old scion of one of Canada’s most famous politicians, was sworn into office in 2015. Sophie Trudeau is a former model and TV host. The couple were married in 2005

03/08/2023

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Watch: Canada's Magdalen islands have front-row seat to climate change

Canada's Magdalen islands and in a race against time to survive global warming.

17/07/2023

Earth News

Canada: Toronto lake hailed 'ground zero' of the Anthropocene era

Crawford Lake was chosen by scientists because the annual effects of human activity on the earth’s soil, atmosphere and biology are so clearly preserved in its layers of sediment.

12/07/2023

Climate

Lightning storms fuel a fresh surge of wildfires in British Columbia

Lightning storms have set off a series of new wildfires in Canada as the country continues to experience its worst ever season.

11/07/2023

Travel News

Digital nomad visa: How to work, live and travel in Canada

Canada has launched a remote work scheme. Here’s what you need to know.

29/06/2023

Earth News

How will smoke from Canada’s wildfires affect Europe?

At the beginning of June, the smoke reached Norway.

27/06/2023

Culture news

Why the Titan submarine disappearance led to public schadenfreude

Following the confirmation by the U.S. Coast Guard regarding the tragic loss of all five individuals aboard the Titan submersible, which had been missing since last Sunday, Jonny Walfisz asks why this particular case caused so much joy for so many online.

25/06/2023

Mobility

Victor 6000: The French underwater robot searching for Titan survivors

As hopes fade of finding survivors on the five-man Titan submersible, a French robot has arrived over the Titanic wreck site to join the search.

22/06/2023

Canada

Implosion killed all onboard Titan tourist sub - US Coast Guard

“The debris is consistent with the catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber,” Rear Admiral John Mauger said on Thursday.

19/06/2023

Canada

French firefighters battle Canadian fires that could last 'all summer'

Two days after arriving in Quebec to assist their Canadian colleagues in the fight against the historic fires that are ravaging the country, French civil protection firefighters and rescue workers are working on operational preparation.

11/06/2023

Canada

Canadian PM blames climate crisis as fires displace over 20,000 people

Over 400 blazes are currently active in what has become Canada's worst wildfire season in history.

09/06/2023

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Toronto and New York City are shrouded in smog caused by wild fires

A huge pall of smoke from wildfires in the Canadian province of Quebec brought choking smog to North American cities as far apart as Toronto, New York and Washington DC.

08/06/2023

Earth News

‘I can taste the air’: Smoke from Canada fires is engulfing New York

Smoke from Canada wildfires has prompted New York City to cancel broadway shows and flights.

08/06/2023

Travel News

How are Canada's fires affecting travel in the US?

Wildfires in Canada have led to closures and flight delays in the US. Here's everything tourists need to know.

08/06/2023

Travel News

Canada is extending visa-free travel to 13 new countries

Canada's government says it wants to make travelling to the country easier, faster and cheaper.

07/06/2023

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WATCH: Logging enthusiasts gather for Canadian competition

The annual Logger Sports competition gathered hundreds of participants and spectators last weekend in the beautiful town of Kaslo, Canada.

23/05/2023

Culture news

The Weeknd changes his moniker to his birth name across social media

The record-breaking Canadian singer has changed his moniker to his birth name Abel Tesfaye across social media, after saying he wants to be 'reborn'.

16/05/2023

Culture news

'BlackBerry' movie sparks nostalgia for obsolete tech

The tale of the rise and fall of BlackBerry, one of the first personal hand-held communication devices, has opened to mostly positive reviews.

16/05/2023

Travel News

Canada’s new passport features a maple leaf and moving image

Canada has unveiled a new passport design with advanced security features. Here's everything you need to know.

11/05/2023

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WATCH: Aftermath of wildfire devastation in Western Canada

Aftermath and damage caused by the Western Canadian wildfires in the small town of Entwisle, about 100 km west of Edmonton, Alberta. Some residents have been able to return to their homes, but several fires remain out of control.

10/05/2023

Canada

Canada's Alberta province declares state of emergency over wildfires

Fire crews battled wildfires threatening communities in western Canada on Sunday as cooler temperatures and a bit of rain brought some relief, but officials warned the reprieve came only in some areas.

08/05/2023

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Climate activists march in Montreal on Earth Day

As the world marked the 52nd edition of Earth Day, thousands took to the streets in Montreal to tell the Canadian government to do more concerning climate change.

23/04/2023

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Daredevils use carton canoes to slide down icy slope into pond

The annual Slush Cup and Cardboard Canoe Race took place at Castle Mountain Resort in the Canadian province of Alberta on Saturday.

11/04/2023

Canada

Biden in Canada to discuss security, trade and migration issues

Two important agreements appeared to be in hand before Biden even departed Washington. Canada will escalate its timeline for military upgrades to the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the two nations have reached an agreement to update rules for migrants seeking asylum.

24/03/2023

Canada

EU Commission President asks Canada for lithium and more Ukraine aid

As the only supplier of lithium in the northern hemisphere, Canada is key for the EU's energy transition away from fossil fuels.

08/03/2023

Tech News

TikTok ban: Why is the social media platform under fire?

After the US and the EU Commission, Canada also banned the TikTok app from government-issued devices on Monday. What's going on?

01/03/2023