Belgium
Fighter pilot hangs from high-voltage power lines for 2 hours after jet crash
A Belgian fighter pilot was left hanging from a high-voltage power line after ejecting from his crashing aircraft. Continue reading
Women’s cycling race forced to pause after female rider catches up with men
The women’s edition of a one-day cycling race in Belgium was forced to pause after the lead female rider almost caught up to the men’s competition which had started on the same course 10 minutes earlier. Continue reading
Belgian PM offers to resign amid uproar over UN migration pact
Charles Michel lost the support of the biggest party in his coalition last week in protest at his support of a U.N. pact to foster cooperation over the world’s 21 million refugees. Continue reading
8th fatality reported in France’s ‘yellow vest’ protests
The announcement of a new death followed a day of demonstrations around France for a fifth Saturday, though numbers of protesters were dramatically down. Continue reading
Doctors face probe in Belgium after euthanizing woman with autism
Doctors who euthanized a woman with autism are under investigation in Belgium, where doctor-assisted dying is legal for psychiatric reasons. Continue reading
Police officer stabbed in Brussels knife attack, motive unclear
Belgian prosecutors are investigating whether a knife attack on a police officer in central Brussels on Tuesday was inspired by Islamist radicalism after witnesses said the assailant shouted “Allahu akbar.” Continue reading
Canadians travel to Mons, Belgium to honour relatives who served in First World War
One hundred years ago, Canadian troops drove German soldiers out of Mons, Belgium as the First World War ended. Today, Canadians honoured their relatives in Mons’ city square. Continue reading
Remembrance Day: This Belgian farmer lives on one of the most important battlefields in Canadian military history
By Mike Armstrong Global National Quebec Correspondent
Stijn Butaye operates the ‘Pond Farm’ in St-Julien, Belgium. The farm is in the middle of some of the most important battlefields in Canadian military history. Continue reading
Strengthening exports, recruitment priorities for Nova Scotia government in trips to Asia and France
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Nova Scotia’s premier and immigration minister are heading overseas on missions to strengthen seafood exports and recruit international students and immigrants to the province. Continue reading
Belgian fans in Montreal say knocking off rival France would be sweet
As with most long-standing neighbours, the relationship between Belgium and France is one that has its fair share of friendly needling built in. Continue reading