Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon kill eight Hezbollah members, two others
Hezbollah officials said Israeli airstrikes near Rayak killed eight of their members; Lebanon's Health Ministry reporte…
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Vancouver council to debate ICE presence during World Cup
Vancouver councillors will move a motion on Feb. 26 asking the city to oppose ICE agents performing security duties dur…
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Ramadan and Lent overlap highlights shared practices, says imam
Muslims observed the first full day of Ramadan the same day Christians marked Ash Wednesday in Calgary, the first such …
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Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon kill eight Hezbollah members, two others
Hezbollah officials said Israeli airstrikes near Rayak killed eight of their members; Lebanon's Health Ministry reported 10 dead and 24 wounded.
3hours ago
Vancouver council to debate ICE presence during World Cup
Vancouver councillors will move a motion on Feb. 26 asking the city to oppose ICE agents performing security duties during the 2026 World Cup; there are no confirmed plans for ICE to operate in Vancouver.
4hours ago
Ramadan and Lent overlap highlights shared practices, says imam
Muslims observed the first full day of Ramadan the same day Christians marked Ash Wednesday in Calgary, the first such overlap in more than 30 years; local faith leaders said the coincidence has prompted dialogue and highlighted commonalities between the two faiths.
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U.S. military airlifts small reactor as administration pushes to speed nuclear deployment
The Pentagon and U.S. Energy Department flew a 5-megawatt microreactor without fuel from California to Utah for testing, officials said. The move is described as part of an effort to accelerate licensing and deployment of microreactors for military and civilian power needs.
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NDP leadership candidates look inward as party faces decline
After a leadership debate, five NDP hopefuls focused on rebuilding the party while showing limited French ability and offering few clear plans to regain lost support.
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Toronto doctor from the U.S. receives invitation to apply for permanent residence
Dr. Michael Antil, an American family physician who moved to Canada in 2023, received an invitation from Canada's Immigration Department to apply for permanent residence through a new talent stream prioritizing foreign physicians; about 390 people were selected in the inaugural draw.
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Bangla: Why I'll always speak my mother language while building a life in Canada
Itrat Anwar, a Bangladeshi-born resident of Steinbach, Manitoba, writes that speaking Bangla connects her to home, memory and history, and she notes Feb. 21 is observed as International Mother Language Day.
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Margie Singleton retires after 18 years as CEO of Vaughan Public Libraries
Margie Singleton will retire on Feb. 27 after 18 years as CEO of Vaughan Public Libraries; Lisa McDonough is named to succeed her.
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Oshawa artist says diverse art scene needs more visibility
Elle de Lyon, a storyteller and program director with R.I.S.E. Edutainment, says Oshawa's arts scene is becoming more diverse but that visible, welcoming spaces are still needed; she has joined the city's community DEI committee and R.I.S.E. is planning festival programming after receiving Ontario Arts Council funding.
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RCMP's reserve program faces recruitment, training and resource challenges
An internal RCMP evaluation found recruitment, training, resource and management issues are limiting the reserve program’s ability to meet needs; the RCMP has provided a management response that includes reviews and timelines to address the report’s recommendations.
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