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RCMP helping to identify Canadian victims killed in downing of Ukraine Flight 752
The RCMP is working to help identify the remains of Canadians killed in the shootdown of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 near Tehran, Iran on Jan. 8. Continue reading
Family of Canadian crash victim claims Iran is intimidating them, won’t release remains
A relative of an Iranian-Canadian student claims the family is being intimidated by Iranian officials for speaking to the media and that Iran is refusing to release his body. Continue reading
Unit headed by Iran’s Qassem Soleimani armed Canada’s enemies, former CSIS official says
‘I would speculate that he had a role in supplying Canada’s enemies. And those enemies subsequently hurt Canadians.’ a former official with Canadian Security Intelligence says. Continue reading
An Iranian missile likely brought down a Ukrainian plane. Here’s how it could have happened
An Iranian missile appears to have brought a Ukrainian passenger plane over Iran this week, killing 176 people, according to Canadian and U.S. officials. Continue reading
Over 20 Canadian universities and colleges mourn students, faculty killed in Iran plane crash
The downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 has left more than 20 Canadian universities and colleges grieving the loss of students and faculty. Continue reading
Toronto-area family of 3, several students among 57 Canadians killed in Iran plane crash
Mayor John Tory spoke with the media about the tragic crash, promising the support of the city as the situation continues to develop. Continue reading
Iran plane crash: Here’s what we know about the victims who lived in Canada
A passenger plane crash in Iran claimed 176 lives on Wednesday — and at least 63 of them were Canadian. Others may have also worked or studied in Canada. Continue reading
Killing of Qassem Soleimani could endanger Canadian troops in Middle East, experts say
The targeted killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani has sparked fears for the safety of Canadian troops currently on the ground in Iraq and the Middle East. Continue reading
Australian PM Scott Morrison confronted by angry wildfire victims
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison received a less than warm reception on Thursday from residents in a small Australian town devastated by wildfires. Continue reading
Australian firefighters capture terrifying moment truck becomes engulfed by a wildfire
Video posted to Twitter shows a fire and rescue crew overrun by bushfires burning south of Nowra, New South Wales, forcing them to take cover in their truck. Continue reading
Canadians want more action on climate change, but are worried about ‘economic hardship’
Canadians say the country needs to be doing more to address the urgent threat of climate change. But 58 per cent of respondents believing the solutions will cause economic hardship, according to an Ipsos poll. Continue reading
Tainted water, Canadian ISIS prisoners, money laundering: Global News investigates 2019
From a groundbreaking investigation into the safety of drinking water to Canadians held in ISIS detainee camps in Syria, Global News took an in-depth look at a wide range of issues in 2019. Continue reading
Facial recognition ‘confirmed’ Ajax developer was wanted crime boss, but CBSA couldn’t prove it
A misrepresentation case against Md. Tarekh Rana was dropped after he denied allegations and officials said there were insufficient grounds to continue. Continue reading
How 500 Ontario investors may have lost millions in the Paramount Equity Financial collapse
A court-appointed receiver for Paramount Equity is suing a Toronto-area developer Enzo Mizzi and a number of companies linked to him for nearly $35 million. Continue reading
Watchdog calls for modernized privacy laws following Statistics Canada data collection investigation
“Canadians were deeply troubled by these initiatives,” said commissioner Daniel Therrien following an investigation into two projects from Statistics Canada to collect financial and credit information. Continue reading