Canada
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RBC, Scotiabank among Canada’s largest banks to boycott Facebook in anti-hate campaign
Four of Canada’s five biggest banks are joining an international boycott of Facebook over concerns that the platform is complicit…
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Hong Kong confronts new security law as activist warns none are safe
A sweeping new Chinese security law that critics warn will dismantle the last vestiges of Hong Kong‘s autonomy came into…
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Edmonton woman wins prestigious award in honour of Princess Diana
An Edmonton woman’s community work is being recognized by a foundation that honours the work of Princess Diana. On Wednesday…
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Detroit man sentenced to 3 life terms in prison for LGBTQ killings
A 19-year-old Detroit man has been sentenced to three life terms in prison with no chance of parole for gunning…
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Canada updates travel advisory for Hong Kong after China enacts security law
Canada has updated its travel advice for Hong Kong, saying the new national security legislation enacted by China could put…
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Canadians can enter Europe starting July 1. Here’s what you need to know
On Tuesday, Canada was listed among 14 countries whose travellers will be allowed to enter Europe starting July 1. The…
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Opening middle seats on airplanes amid coronavirus pandemic risky, experts say
Air Canada and WestJet both announced they will begin selling the middle seats on their aircrafts again as Canada slowly…
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U.S. insurance adjusters in Calgary to respond to damaging hail storm
A parking lot outside a hotel in northeast Calgary is full of American licence plates from states like Texas, Florida,…
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Iran sends recorder from downed Ukrainian jetliner to France, according to Iranian news agency
State-run media is reporting that Iran has sent the black box flight recorder from a Ukrainian passenger jet that it…
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Canada, other democracies must unite in fight against online disinformation: minister
Canada, the United States and democracies around the world have lessons to share and plenty more to learn in what…
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Air Canada has more refund complaints in U.S. than any other foreign airline
Air Canada has more customer complaints about refunds to the U.S. Department of Transportation than any non-U.S. airline. The department…
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Starbucks halts Facebook ads amid movement to stop hate speech on social media
Starbucks is the latest company to say it will pause social media ads after a campaign led by civil rights…
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