Eurovision director says door is open for Canada to join song contest
Martin Green told the BBC on Wednesday that ‘nothing’s particularly come over my desk’ from Canada but acknowledged ‘we are an open place’ for new participants outside of Europe.
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Canadian officer accused of spying for China acquitted of charges
William Majcher was accused of helping Chinese police coerce a Vancouver-area real estate investor, accused of fraud, to return to ChinaA retired police officer Canada accused of being an agent for China has been acquitted of national security charges …
Canada and Alberta Reach Agreement to Raise Carbon Prices as Pipeline Tradeoff
But the agreement is the latest softening of carbon reduction measures introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney since he took office last year.
Black Bear Fatally Mauls Uranium Contractor in Northern Canada
The attack, at a remote uranium mining site in northern Saskatchewan, was only the fourth fatal black bear encounter in the province’s recorded history, officials said.
Alberta Separation Petition Is Dealt a Court Blow
A judge sided with an Indigenous group that had asked for a petition by separatists to force a vote on the oil-rich province seceding from Canada to be thrown out.
Céline Dion’s Paris Olympic gown on display in Montreal
Iconic Dior gown worn by Céline Dion at Paris Olympics opening ceremony goes on display at McCord Stewart Museum until Sept. 7.
Les Simpson: Québécois version of show to return on air after uncertainty
Beloved animated series will return for 36th season in the fall after telecoms giant Bell Media reaches deal with DisneyFans of Les Simpson have a message for anyone who doubted the future of the beloved and long-running Québécois version of the animat…
Iran war ‘depleting’ global oil reserves at ‘record rate,’ IEA report warns
In April, global oil supply shrank by 1.8 million barrels a day, with the total losses since February amounting to 12.8 million barrels of oil lost every day, the IEA said.
Why Canadian Telecom Providers Are Prime Targets for Cyberattacks
Canadian telecom providers face mounting cyber threats from ransomware, SIM swapping, data breaches, and nation-state attacks targeting critical infrastructure.
Italian court orders new extradition hearing for Dave Turmel of Blood Family Mafia
Roy says Turmel will remain detained inside Rome’s Regina Coeli prison while extradition proceedings continue.