Eric Stober

National Online Journalist, Breaking News

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• Canada eases some rules around foreign homebuyers ban

  Amendments to the foreign homebuyers' ban will allow some non-Canadians to purchase residential property in certain circumstances and help add to Canada's housing supply.

  Canada

  38 mins
• Will recreational homes be more affordable in 2023? Report predicts prices will dip

  Recreational real estate across Canada could soon see a price dip after rising throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Royal LePage.

  Canada

  Mar 28
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• Shooter kills 3 children, 3 adults at Nashville school. What we know

  A female shooter killed three children and three adults at a Nashville elementary school on Monday before being killed by police, according to officials.

  U.S. News

  Mar 27
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• Canada is set for its largest alcohol tax increase yet. Here’s what to know

  Canadians could soon be paying around a quarter more for a 24-pack of beer thanks to the largest increase yet in a federal tax on alcohol.

  Canada

  Mar 26
• Cineplex says service it uses was victim of cyberattack, no customer data accessed

  The company said that a third-party supplier which Cineplex used for data transfer services was the victim of a zero-day cyberattack.

  Canada

  Mar 24
• Canada, U.S. close to reaching deal on Roxham Road, reports say

  The crossing has been a consistent sticking point between the two countries as it had become a popular crossing into Canada due to terms of the Safe Third Country Agreement.

  Canada

  Mar 23
• Launch an election interference inquiry, House of Commons urges in vote

  The House of Commons voted in favour of a non-binding motion calling for a public inquiry into foreign election interference, placing more pressure on the Liberals to do so.

  Canada

  Mar 23
• China working to reset ‘global order’, vice admiral says ahead of Xi’s Moscow visit

  Vice Admiral Mark Norman said on 'The Roy Green Show' on Saturday that there is "rapid and disturbing" growth in China attempting to "undermine the global system."

  Canada

  Mar 19
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• Poilievre proposes ‘blue seal’ test to license doctors trained abroad

  Pierre Poilievre called the test a 'blue seal' during a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday, comparing it to the 'red seal' standard test already in place for trades.

  Canada

  Mar 19
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• IN PHOTOS: Protests over legal reforms in Israel continue for 11th week

  Israelis took to the streets Saturday to protest planned judiciary reforms that some say could lead to authoritarian powers for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

  World

  Mar 19
• Feds using ‘new strategy’ to help those impacted by Turkey, Syria earthquakes

  Canada has announced new measures to assist those impacted by a pair of earthquakes that hit Syria and Turkey on Feb. 6, leaving more than 50,000 dead and millions displaced.

  Canada

  Mar 18
• Guelph, Ont. bar now Canada’s smallest with a capacity of 9

  A bar in Guelph, Ont., is now the smallest in Canada. It's called Standing Room Only and for good reason -- it has a capacity of just nine people.

  Canada

  Mar 18
• Sunbeam heated blankets recalled over fire, burn risk

  Queen-sized heated blankets sold by Sunbeam between September 2022 and January 2023 are being recalled in Canada due to the potential of overheating.

  Canada

  Mar 16
• How will Canada mark King Charles’ coronation? Details revealed

  'His Majesty has a long history and a special relationship with Canada, and we look forward to celebrating his Coronation in May,' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

  Canada

  Mar 16
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• Flair Airlines files $50M lawsuit against leasing firms over plane seizures

  Flair Airlines has filed a $50-million lawsuit over alleged 'conspiracy' by its leasing firms after the seizure of four planes last week.

  Canada

  Mar 15
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• Russian fighter jet collides with U.S. drone, causes crash. What we know

  A Russian fighter jet collided with an unmanned U.S. aircraft in international airspace over the Black Sea, causing the drone to crash according to the U.S. European Command.

  World

  Mar 14
• Parisian streets are piling over with garbage amid retirement age strike

  Sanitation workers entered their ninth day of strike on Tuesday, and their absence is beginning to become apparent in the City of Light.

  World

  Mar 14
• Extreme poverty worldwide could be eradicated by 2050, report says

  A paper from the Centre for Global Development says that there will likely be fewer people living in poverty by 2050 than ever before in history.

  World

  Mar 13
• Canada in ‘better shape’ than predicted in face of XBB.1.5, expert suggests

  The potential for a rise in infections and reinfections from the new COVID-19 variant XBB.1.5 in Canada appears to be in the 'rearview mirror,' according to one expert.

  Canada

  Jan 29
• Health Canada recalls ZLINE gas stove models over carbon monoxide risk

  The recall involves the oven compartment of ZLINE gas stoves with model numbers RG30, RG36 and RG48. Model numbers are displayed on the label on the back of the machine.

  Canada

  Jan 27
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• Ottawa to have ‘special parking restrictions’ during anniversary of ‘Freedom Convoy’

  Ottawa will have extra bylaw officers deployed on the anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy' and warns that all vehicles found violating regulations will be ticketed and towed.

  Canada

  Jan 26
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• Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan to take leave of absence due to ‘health challenge’

  Kirsty Duncan said in a statement that she is taking the leave based on the advice of her doctors, and will remain as MP for the Etobicoke North riding in Ontario.

  Canada

  Jan 26
• Canada appoints first-ever special advisor on tackling Islamophobia

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first special representative on combating Islamophobia.

  Canada

  Jan 26
• Is Canada ready to meet its ‘aggressive’ electric vehicle mandate by 2026?

  As Canada has mandated at least 20 per cent of car sales to be electric vehicles by 2026, some are asking if the goal is realistic given supply levels and charging infrastructure.

  Canada

  Jan 20
• Commercial space launches in Canada? Minister to make ‘important’ announcement

  A Canada commercial space launch announcement being held at 9:30 a.m. EST Friday will include Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra, Quebec MP Marc Garneau and other officials.

  Canada

  Jan 19