Air Canada expands service to India, to offer non-stop flights from Toronto to Mumbai
Air Canada says it is ramping up its flights to India this year, including new non-stop service from Toronto to Mumbai
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U of T convocations to begin as campus protest continues
Graduation ceremonies for University of Toronto students are set to begin today as a pro-Palestinian encampment remains on campus despite looming legal action
Trudeau endorses proposal outlined by Biden to wind down Israel-Hamas war
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is endorsing a proposal put forward by U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday that seeks to bring about the end of the Israel-Hamas war.
National task force not lowering age for routine breast cancer screening to 40
A national task force that provides guidance for primary health-care providers is not lowering the recommended breast cancer screening age to 40, despite urging from several cancer specialists, surgeons and radiologists.
Largest vaccine production plant in Canada opens in Toronto
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the opening of a major vaccine production plant in Toronto on Thursday — part of Canada’s efforts to build up the domestic biomanufacturing sector in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police move on pro-Palestinian protesters at University of B.C. campus
Police have moved on pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, with video on social media showing lines of officers advancing on demonstrators rallying at a main intersection
Blair announces billions in training, equipment deals at military trade show
Defence Minister Bill Blair announced an $11-billion deal to train Air Force pilots at a defence trade show in Ottawa this morning
Trudeau to attend G7 summit in Italy, Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to attend the G7 leaders’ summit next month in Italy, followed by the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland
Canada to see warm summer, wildfire risks loom for some regions: Weather Network
The weather broadcaster’s annual summer forecast released Wednesday indicates Canada will be blanketed in heat over the next three months as the country sees fewer rainy days and several regions experience humid conditions
Liberal MP calls out PBO for error in carbon price analysis, asks for correction
The parliamentary secretary for Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is criticizing the parliamentary budget officer for not issuing a more-public correction to its carbon price analysis after finding an error in it.
Ottawa and Ontario reach deal on funding for housing after months-long dispute
Ontario and Ottawa say they’ve reached a deal under the national housing strategy that will unlock $357 million in federal funding for the province.
U of T seeks court injunction to clear encampment as protesters stay put
The University of Toronto is asking the courts to authorize police action to remove protesters who refuse orders to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment set up on campus earlier this month.
Miller increases cap on applications for Palestinians to join relatives in Canada
Immigration Minister Marc Miller is increasing the number of applications that will be processed under a much-criticized program to reunite Palestinians with Canadian relatives
Judge grants partial injunction against pro-Palestinian encampment at Montreal’s UQAM
A judge has granted Université du Québec à Montréal a partial injunction against pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment on its downtown campus earlier this month
Fort Nelson, B.C., evacuees heading home after being forced to flee wildfires
Residents in Fort Nelson are able to go home today after being evacuated for more than two weeks due to wildfires
Canada expects ‘everyone’ to abide by ICJ’s latest Israel ruling, Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the International Court of Justice’s latest ruling is in line with Canada’s position on Israel’s military operations in Rafah
B.C.-based $900M hydrogen project will create nearly 300 jobs, cut emissions: Eby
The British Columbia government says a $900 million project to create a network of hydrogen production plants and refuelling stations will create nearly 300 jobs and cut greenhouse gas emissions in the province
Board orders deportation for trucker who caused horrific Humboldt Broncos crash
The truck driver who caused the horrific bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team has been ordered to be deported