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- Family of billionaire Ottawa Senators owner sues yacht firm citing 'odorous, ill-tempered' captain
Eugene Melnyk and his girlfriend Sharilyne Anderson had chartered the $420,000-a-week Dream to spend Christmas in the Bahamas with loved ones. Now two lawsuits have been filed in Florida.
Daily Mail. Mon, 17 May 2021 22:11:43 GMT. - Vice News promotes Micheal Learmonth to editor-in-chief
Vice News promoted Micheal Learmonth to editor-in-chief, the company announced Monday.Learmonth, who was news director in charge of the U.S., will now manage coverage of Canada and Latin America as well. He ...
Thomas Moore. The Hill. Mon, 17 May 2021 17:26:28 +0000. - Boston Beer (SAM) Plans to Develop Cannabis Research Hub
Boston Beer (SAM) looks to tap the opportunities in the cannabis space. It is on track to create a subsidiary to conduct research and innovation in Canada on non-alcoholic cannabis beverages.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Mon, 17 May 2021 15:03:00 GMT. - Kyrgyz Parliament Supports Seizure Of Canadian-Run Gold Mine
Kyrgyzstan's parliament has backed a plan to temporarily seize the country's largest gold mine after its Canadian operator, Centerra Gold, announced it was taking the government to an international court.
Radio Liberty. Mon, 17 May 2021 07:48:26 +0000. - Canadian police use tear gas as Israel rally attacked by pro-Palestinians
Clashes break out after Palestinian activists arrive at Israel solidarity event; police declare both rallies 'illegal'
Times of Israel. Mon, 17 May 2021 01:07:40 +0000. - When the Bus No Longer Rolls Into Town
The final shutdown of Greyhound bus service in Canada will add to a growing accessibility problem for rural communities.
Ian Austen. New York Times. Fri, 14 May 2021 22:04:08 +0000. - Ontario, Canada to keep ban on outdoor recreation for two weeks
'Stay-at-home' order extended to at least June 2, as COVID cases rise in Ontario.
Al Jazeera. Thu, 13 May 2021 19:59:20 +0000. - Amazon set to hire 75,000 workers in US and Canada
The online retail giant is hiring extra staff to meet growing demand as the pandemic continues.
BBC News. Thu, 13 May 2021 15:08:52 GMT. - Norris scores 9 seconds into OT, Senators beat Maple Leafs
Josh Norris scored nine seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Wednesday night to finish the season.
Fox News. Thu, 13 May 2021 13:45:57 GMT. - Oakland Athletics Moving To Montreal? Odds Suggest That Canada Could Get A New Pro Sports Team
The Oakland Athletics could become Canada's next pro-sports franchise according to betting odds, which list Las Vegas and Montreal as the favored relocation cities.
By Zack Jones, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 12 May 2021 13:09:27 -0400. - U.S. to sell Canada vaunted AEGIS weapons guidance system
The State Department has signed off on a $1.7 billion deal to sell Canada the 50-year-old command and control system the U.S. Navy uses to track and guide weapons to destroy enemy targets. ...
Mike Glenn. Washington Times. Tue, 11 May 2021 12:55:06 -0400. - Air Canada Reports First Quarter 2021 Results
Operating revenues of $729 million, a decline of $2.993 billion or 80 per cent from the first quarter of 2020.
Travel Industry Wire. 2021-05-10 16:47:54 EST. - US unions file first trade labor complaint against Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) - U.S. and Mexican unions on Monday filed the first labor complaint against Mexico under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade pact. ...
Washington Times. Mon, 10 May 2021 16:12:51 -0400. - Canada, Quartet slam Jerusalem violence, int'l pressure grows on Israel
"Such actions are a violation of international law and impede the achievement of a peaceful settlement."
Jerusalem Post. Sun, 09 May 2021 16:48:51 GMT. - Baby geese born on Peoples Gas building just in time for Mother's Day
A Canada Goose is spending Mother's Day weekend with her six newborn goslings.
Wls. ABC News. Sat, 08 May 2021 02:01:43 +0000. - Russia loses to Canada in 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships final
Canada won the championship for the fourth time
Tass. Fri, 07 May 2021 07:17:23 +0300. - Covid 19 coronavirus: US tribe shares vaccine with relatives, neighbours in Canada
On a cloudy spring day, hundreds lined up in their cars on the Canadian side of the border crossing that separates Alberta and Montana. They had driven for hours and camped out in their vehicles in hopes of receiving the ...
New Zealand Herald. Thu, 06 May 2021 11:22:20 +1200. - Covid: Canada authorises Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12 to 15
It's the first country to allow the Pfizer jab for this age group.
BBC News. Wed, 05 May 2021 20:35:52 GMT. - Coronavirus: Canada becomes first country to approve Pfizer vaccine for children
Alberta province will begin offering jabs to people aged 12 and over from 10 May
Sam Hancock. The Independent. Wed, 05 May 2021 20:22:24 GMT. - Canadian giant OMERS plots bid for CityFibre stake
One of Canada's biggest pension funds is plotting a bid for a big stake in CityFibre Holdings, the telecoms infrastructure group targeting a £4bn investment programme by 2025.
Sky News. Wed, 05 May 2021 14:14:00 +0100.
Facts About Canada
Canada, a nation located in northern North America, is a federal
multi-party parliamentary state with two legislative houses. Its
capital city is Ottawa, and its currency is the Canadian Dollar.
The primary languages used by Canadians are English and French, and in 2020, Canada's estimated population was 37,742,154.
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