Floating trash bin installed in Halifax, making its Canadian debut
An innovative device that cleans trash from the surface of the ocean has been installed at a yacht club in Halifax. The makers of the V5 Seabin say it was placed in the [...]
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Canada’s foreign-born population at highest level in almost a century
Statistics Canada released the latest findings from the 2016 census Tuesday, this time focusing on Indigenous Peoples, immigration and housing. Some selected highlights: [...]
Kenya’s Philemon Rono sets new record at Toronto Waterfront Marathon for fastest marathon run on Canadian soil
Marathon champion Philemon Rono won the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, and made history by crossing the finish line at 2:06:51. Rono’s marathon time broke three significant [...]
Quebec lawmakers pass religious neutrality bill banning face coverings
Calling it a North American first, the Quebec government passed legislation Wednesday forbidding anyone from receiving or giving a public service with their face covered — [...]
Abdulahi Hasan Sharif, Edmonton Attack Suspect, Charged With 5 Counts Of Attempted Murder
Police have charged a Somali refugee who they say attacked an officer and ran down pedestrians with a truck — but are holding off on terrorism charges for now. RCMP Supt. [...]
3 Canadians among Las Vegas shooting fatalities
The number of Canadians confirmed killed in the Las Vegas mass shooting stands at three, but friends and family of a fourth person, a woman from the Calgary area, say they [...]
Former astronaut Julie Payette installed as Canada’s 29th GG
Julie Payette has been sworn in as the 29th Governor General of Canada. During a ceremony in the Senate chamber Payette, 53, spoke about her vision for her mandate, citing [...]
Man charged in Saskatchewan crash that killed 3 women from Edmonton
RCMP have charged a man in connection with a fatal collision in Saskatchewan that killed three women from Edmonton last week. Brandon Stucka, 26, of Lloydminster has been [...]
Commemorating 4th anniversary of Westgate mall terror attack
Today, Kenya mourns the innocent victims of Westgate mall attack, one of the deadliest terror attacks in the country. It is also a day we celebrate and honour the heroes who [...]
IEBC moves Kenya’s repeat presidential poll to October 26
The fresh presidential elections as ordered by the Supreme Court will now be held on October 26, just five days to the 60 days allowed by the Constitution. In a brief [...]