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'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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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Two giant pandas born in Toronto

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Cirque du Soleil celebrates the strength of women in Amaluna

International circus troupe Cirque du Soleil seeks to reconquer Europe with its latest production Amaluna, a story which takes place on an island

Sweden

Nobel: neutrinos pair win 2015 Nobel physics prize

The 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics has been won by two scientists for a ground-breaking discovery about neutrinos. The subatomic particles have almost

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'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.

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

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Whitewashing accusations against Swift and Bieber comeback

Fresh from winning the MTV Best Music Video of the Year award for ‘Bad Blood’, Taylor Swift is facing criticism for her latest offering ‘Wildest

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

World

Cracking the code: the growing role of coding in education

Coding, used to build software for apps and websites, is increasingly becoming an essential skill in the 21st century. Correspondingly, educators

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

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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

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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

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