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- Canadian man at center of New York Times podcast charged with 'fabricating' ISIS fighter story
Shehroze Chaudhry, a 25-year-old from Burlington, Ontario, claimed he traveled to Syria in 2016. His story was turned into a New York Times podcast, but on Friday he was charged with a hoax.
Daily Mail. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:14:41 GMT. - Huawei CFO Meng back in Canadian court fighting US extradition
Soon after Meng's detention, China arrested Canadian citizens Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, charging them with espionage.
Sydney Morning Herald. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:31:55 +1000. - Solid Grain Movement Amid Pandemic Aids Canadian National
Network disruptions due to coronavirus hurt Canadian National (CNI). Meanwhile, record grain movement is a positive.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:49:00 GMT. - How Canadian Food Buying And Cooking Habits Have Changed Due To COVID-19, According To Experts
Two new research reports indicate a shift in household approaches to groceries.
By Leslie Wu, Contributor. Forbes. Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:15:28 -0400. - Canadian Police Charge Man With Faking Terrorist Activity
The man, Shehroze Chaudhry, created a political storm in Canada with his assertions that he participated in atrocities by ISIS in Syria.
Ian Austen. New York Times. Sat, 26 Sep 2020 20:26:54 +0000. - Canadian police arrest man over 'hoax' Islamic State activity
Shehroze Chaudhry, made social media posts talking about his role with Islamic State, gave several media interviews but a police investigation found the 25-year-old had no links to the group.
Jerusalem Post. Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:42:41 GMT. - Canada charges man for lying about joining ISIL
Shehroze Chaudhry was arrested after allegedly lying about having a role with ISIL, performing execution-style killings.
Al Jazeera. Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:34:02 +0000. - Man who claimed to be IS killer charged with lying about terrorism
A Canadian man who claimed he was an Islamic State killer has been charged with lying about his terrorist activity.
Sky News. Sat, 26 Sep 2020 08:19:00 +0100. - At least 2 dead after fiery multi-vehicle crash closes WB I-80 near Ottawa Friday: ISP
As of 2:37 p.m., all WB lanes of I-80 have been reopened according to an ISP.
Wls. ABC News. Fri, 25 Sep 2020 22:07:46 +0000. - Enforcement Notice - Hearing - IIROC to Hold Settlement Hearing for Former Vancouver Investment Advisor Paul Brum
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has scheduled a hearing to consider whether a Settlement Agreement entered into between IIROC staff and Paul Brum should be accepted.
Yahoo. Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:46:00 -0400. - FDA Takes Actions to Help Lower U.S. Prescription Drug Prices
Today, HHS and FDA took actions to help provide safe, effective, and more affordable drugs to American patients by completing the rulemaking to allow states to import certain prescription drugs from Canada.
Fda. Food and Drug Administration. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:51:43 EDT. - U.S., U.K., Canada May Soon Announce Sanctions On Belarusian Officials: Report
The United States, Britain, and Canada could soon impose sanctions on Belarusian officials for their violent crackdown on protesters following a presidential election widely viewed to have been rigged.
Radio Liberty. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:14:21 +0000. - Canadian PM Trudeau promises 'ambitious' recovery plan
The plan comes as Mr Trudeau warns Canada is in the midst of a "second wave" of the pandemic.
BBC News. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:43:09 GMT. - Canada's Quinn on coming out as transgender and the power of 'being visible'
Quinn, a defender for Canada's women's football team, came out as transgender earlier this month.
BBC News. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:54:07 GMT. - Canadian woman suspected of sending White House a ricin package pleads not guilty
A Canadian woman is scheduled for her first court appearance Tuesday afternoon to face charges that she sent a package containing the deadly substance ricin to the White House.
Bradford Betz. Fox News. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:30:49 GMT. - Number of coronavirus cases in Canada rises by over 1,300
The last 24 hours saw eleven deaths, according to the country's health ministry
Tass. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:20:08 +0300. - Canadian auto workers extend Ford contract, delay strike
DETROIT (AP) - The union that represents Canadian auto workers has extended its contract with Ford beyond an 11:59 p.m. deadline, a sign that progress is being made toward an agreement. ...
Washington Times. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:17:07 -0400. - AP Sources: Woman Accused of Sending Ricin Letter Arrested
The letter addressed to the White House appeared to have originated in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have said.
Voice of America. Sun, 20 Sep 2020 20:58:01 -0400. - Trump admin. removes tariff on Canadian aluminum
The Trump administration said Tuesday it will no longer slap a 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum but reserves the right to reimpose the levy if imports surge above anticipated levels. ...
Tom Howell Jr.. Washington Times. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:33:48 -0400. - Travel Restrictions to Canada Remain in Place for September Long Weekend
All travel of an optional or discretionary nature, including tourism, recreation and entertainment, is covered by these measures across all ports of entry in all modes of transportation – land, marine, air and rail.
Travel Industry Wire. 2020-09-01 17:16:10 EST.
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