Canada pledges $132M in aid for Sudan as conflict hits 1-year mark
The conflict has killed thousands of civilians, forced millions of people to flee within Sudan and to neighbouring countries and created one of the world's worst hunger crises.
Canada
Apr 12
As Sudan crisis rages, groups urge Ottawa to do more to help
The fighting that erupted last April between militias has forced out at least 8.5 million people in what the UN calls the largest internal displacement crisis in the world.
Canada
Apr 8
Ottawa ‘doubling down’ on foreign aid amid global decline: minister
The Liberals pledged in their Tuesday budget to increase humanitarian aid by $150 million in the current fiscal year and $200 million the following year.
Canada
Apr 18
Thousands attend Kingston, Ont., Eid celebration
Thousands descended on Kingston's Cataraqui Arena Wednesday morning as the Islamic Society of Kingston held its annual Eid al-Fitr prayer and celebration.
Canada
Apr 10
Driver dead after single-vehicle crash in Caledonia: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say the crash happened early Thursday at an intersection in Haldimand County and involved a sedan.
Traffic
Apr 11
Ethnic violence in Darfur, Sudan killed up to 15,000 people last year: UN report
Up to 15,000 people were killed in one city in Sudan's West Darfur region last year in ethnic violence, a United Nations report found.
World
Jan 20
Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony may be moved from Seine amid security fears
France is on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, which are expected to draw millions of visitors to the country.
World
Apr 15
Calls for more affordable housing as over $426M spent to temporarily house asylum claimants
The federal government has spent over $426 million this fiscal year on temporary accommodations like hotels for asylum claimants.
Canada
Apr 12
2 people shot at in broad daylight near Stoney Creek residential neighbourhood: police
Hamilton police say two people were lucky not to be hit when multiple shots were fired from a sedan driving through a Stoney Creek neighbourhood Thursday.
Crime
Apr 4
New Brunswick Tories want Liberals to join call to scrap carbon tax
The government introduced a motion Wednesday calling for the carbon tax to be abolished, while provincial Liberal leader Susan Holt says the planned increase should be paused.
Politics
Mar 20
Calgary senior replaces Sudanese refugee’s stolen wheelchair: ‘You give me hope again’
Calgarian Amal Zyad was devasted and felt like a burden to her children after her wheelchair was stolen from her front porch late last year.
Canada
Feb 27
Most countries bouncing back from COVID-19, but poorest are not: UN
Many countries are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing their conditions deteriorate, the UN says.
World
Mar 14
Growing majority unhappy with Higgs-led government in New Brunswick: poll
New poll numbers show a growing majority of voters in New Brunswick are dissatisfied with the PC government, while Liberal Leader Susan Holt is most preferred as premier.
Politics
Feb 28
The West Block – Episode 30, Season 13
Declassified summaries of top secret intelligence documents, attempts to funnel $250 thousand and what was said about the two Michaels.
Politics
Apr 7
Driver dead after crash between car, SUV in Pelham: police
The driver of a sedan was rushed to hospital late Thursday afternoon after his vehicle collided with an SUV on Merrittville Highway.
Traffic
Feb 16
The West Block — Episode 29, Season 13
Gen, David Petraeus on the role of the United States and Canada in trying to quell global violence, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault on the carbon price increase.
Canada
Mar 31
Canada opens humanitarian pathway for family members fleeing Sudan conflict
Children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents and siblings of Canadian citizens or permanent residents will be eligible for the new program, the government announced.
Canada
Dec 28, 2023
Cooking through the generations, Edmonton’s Africa centre celebrates Black History Month with food
Cooks, young and old, showcased their favourite dishes while also highlighting the African diaspora at a special event in Edmonton on Saturday.
Canada
Feb 3
Charges laid in Mississauga crash that killed 2
Peel Regional Police said that it happened at the intersection of Dixie Road and Eglinton Avenue on April 4.
Canada
Apr 23
Semi-trailer trucks stolen from Puslinch trucking yard: OPP
Investigators say the thefts occurred on March 14 around 9 p.m. at a trucking yard near Highway 401.
Crime
Apr 11