Biden calls Japan, India ‘xenophobic’ while praising value of immigration
The remarks, at a campaign fundraising event Wednesday, came after the White House has hosted the leaders of Japan and India and as the U.S. seeks strategic alliances with both.
U.S. News
May 2
Biden welcomes Kishida to Washington as U.S., Japan navigate rare spat
The state visit will spotlight shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific but comes amid disagreement over Nippon Steel's plans to acquire U.S. Steel.
World
Apr 9
Biden gathers leaders of Japan, Philippines to reinforce bonds, counter China
Biden said U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.
U.S. News
Apr 11
Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, prompts tsunami warnings in region
A tsunami of up to three meters was expected to reach Japan's southwestern coast late Wednesday morning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
World
Apr 2
Cockroach caught on camera at Cornwall Centre, forcing Edo Japan to temporarily close
Edo Japan at Regina's Cornwall Centre has temporarily closed after a video circulated showing a cockroach at the restaurant.
Canada
Apr 3
2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific leaving 1 dead, 7 missing
The helicopters crashed south of Tokyo during night-time training, Japan’s defense minister said.
World
Apr 20
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
The resolution led by the U.S. and Japan would have called on all countries not to develop or deploy nuclear arms or other weapons of mass destruction in space.
World
Apr 24
New report claims whole logs used for B.C. wood pellet production
A new report from the says Japan has become a huge market for wood pellets from B.C. and claims many of those pellets are made from whole logs and not scrap wood.
Environment
Apr 24
As AUKUS looks to collaborate with other allies, why is Canada not mentioned?
The U.S., Britain and Australia said the next phase of its AUKUS security pact will include collaborating with Japan and other countries, but Canada may still be left out.
Canada
Apr 10
Alberta distillery takes home best new spirit prize at World Whiskies Awards
Anohka Distillery just took home a huge title at the World Whiskies Awards in London, England, beating out submissions from Scotland, Ireland, Japan and the U.S.
Consumer
Mar 28
2-win day puts Rachel Homan at 8-0 and in a playoff spot in women’s world curling
Rachel Homan skipped the host side to a 7-2 victory over Japan's Miyu Ueno in the morning and a 9-5 win over Turkey's Dilsat Yildiz at night Wednesday to remain unbeaten at 8-0.
Canada
Mar 21
Japan’s economy falls into recession after shrinking for 2nd straight quarter
The surprisingly weak performance in a second consecutive quarter saw Japan lose its title as the world's third-largest economy, replaced by Germany.
World
Feb 14
Vancouver mining company’s first quarter profit falls from year ago
Teck Resources Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago due in part to its reduced ownership in its steelmaking coal business.
Canada
Apr 25
Japanese company passes on Winnipeg for lithium-ion separator facility
A Japanese company that was considering building a new lithium-ion separator manufacturing facility has decided to not to build the facility in Winnipeg.
Canada
Apr 26
Hockey Canada announces team for world para championship in Calgary
The Canadian team attempting to reclaim a world para hockey championship on home ice was announced Thursday by Hockey Canada.
Canada
Apr 18
What G7 phase-out of ‘unabated’ coal-powered energy means for Canada
Canada signed a pledge to phase out coal-fired electricity by 2030 with other G7 countries but plans to keep producing coal for steel production.
Canada
May 2
Curling legend Jennifer Jones falls to Hasselborg in final game of her team career
Team Jennifer Jones bowed out of the Players' Championship on Friday night to end her legendary career in the four-player game.
Sports
Apr 12
Five people from Maine arrested in Nova Scotia for illegally fishing baby eels
The federal Fisheries Department says five people from Maine were arrested in southwestern Nova Scotia last weekend for illegally fishing for baby eels.
Canada
Apr 24
Jones, Jacobs rebound from lopsided losses at Players’ Championship
Manitoba based teams skipped by Jennifer Jones and Brad Jacobs both picked up their first win of the Players' Championship on Wednesday.
Sports
Apr 10
Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say
Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles.
Canada
Apr 22