Iran court jails 10 troops over 2020 Ukraine jet downing

TEHERAN - Iran has sentenced 10 members of the armed forces to prison after finding them guilty of involvement in the downing of a Ukrainian airliner, the judiciary’s Mizan Online website reported on Sunday. A commander received 10 years in prison and nine others were sentenced to between one and three years, Mizan reported, in …

Alcaraz to face Sinner in Indian Wells semi-finals

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) – Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz edged Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday to book a semi-final meeting with Jannik Sinner at the WTA and ATP Masters 1000 at Indian Wells. Alcaraz posted his first win over the 10th-ranked Canadian in four career meetings to keep his bid to regain the world number …

World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

Kigali (AFP) – The expanded 2026 men's World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams in a change from the original planned format of 16 groups of three, football's world governing body FIFA announced on Tuesday. The next World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the first …

Canadian companies licensed to produce, sell cocaine and other drugs

Canadian biosciences company Sunshine Earth Labs announced Thursday it has been licensed to produce and sell cocaine, reflecting the federal health agency's bid to improve safety conditions for the country's addicts. The licensing deal comes after a radical policy shift to address an  opioid overdose crisis  that has killed thousands, by decriminalizing small amounts of cocaine, …

US jet shoots down new mystery ‘object’ over Canada

Ottawa (AFP) – A US fighter jet shot down an unidentified object over Canada on Saturday -- in a joint operation by the North American neighbors and the second such take-down in their skies since the dramatic downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon a week ago. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he ordered the takedown …

Canada bans most foreigners from buying homes

Ottawa (AFP) – A ban on foreigners buying residential property in Canada took effect on Sunday, aiming to make more homes available to locals facing a housing crunch. Several exceptions in the act allow individuals such as refugees and permanent residents who are not citizens to buy homes. Canada's real estate market has cooled for sellers …

Croatia 4-1 Canada: Kramaric double eliminates inexperienced entertainers

Canada were eliminated from the World Cup after just two matches despite again playing their part in an entertaining encounter as Croatia won 4-1 at Khalifa International Stadium. Back at the finals after 36 years away, Canada thrilled in their opening game against Belgium, only to be narrowly beaten. Andrej Kramaric was ruthless against Canada …

Canada to attend G20 summit even if Putin goes: Trudeau

Madrid (AFP) – Canada will take part in the G20 summit in Bali in November even if Russian President Vladimir Putin attends, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. Indonesia holds the rotating presidency of the G20 and Jakarta has come under Western pressure to exclude Russia's president from the gathering despite announcing in April that …

Herdman thrilled as Canada reach World Cup

Canada boss John Herdman said his team are "only getting started" after they ended the country's 36-year wait to get back to the World Cup. The head coach is an Englishman, but he has a tight bond with Canada having previously led the women's team with distinction. Canada coach John Herdman celebrates his team's World …

Canada end 36-year World Cup absence after a 4-0 win over Jamaica

Canada have qualified for the 2022 World Cup thanks to a 4-0 win over Jamaica in their penultimate qualifying match. Les Rouges have been the standout team in the CONCACAF section and their participation in Qatar had long seemed a formality. Canada celebrate during their decisive win over Jamaica But having passed up the opportunity …

Canada’s Trudeau carries out major Cabinet shuffle, names new environment minister

OTTAWA (REUTERS) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday (Oct 26) carried out a major Cabinet shuffle, putting long-time green activist Steven Guilbeault into the environment portfolio and appointing new ministers of defence and foreign affairs. Trudeau, who took power in 2015, won a third term last month but had to act after he …

Canada zoo to send pandas back to China after coronavirus bamboo shortage

OTTAWA (AFP) - A Canadian zoo is shipping two pandas home to China after the coronavirus pandemic left it struggling to source the massive bamboo stockpiles needed to feed the giant creatures. Er Shun and her mate, Da Mao, have lived in the country since 2013 as part of a 10-year loan agreement with a breeding facility …

Iran plane crash will be ‘thoroughly investigated’ – Canada PM Justin Trudeau

OTTAWA (AFP) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday (Jan 8) that Ottawa would work to ensure a thorough investigation of a Ukrainian jetliner crash in Iran that killed dozens of Canadians. Bodies lie covered near the site of the crash on the outskirts of Teheran.PHOTO: NYTIMES "This morning, I join Canadians across the …

Canada says another citizen detained in China amid row

Montreal (AFP) China detained another Canadian citizen amid sour relations between the two countries, Canada's foreign ministry said on Saturday, though the reason for the jailing remains unclear. "Global Affairs Canada is aware of the detention of a Canadian citizen in Yantai, China," a spokesman told AFP. He added that "Canadian officials are providing consular …

Canada evacuates by air remote indigenous community due to wildfire

OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada’s military began evacuating by airplane 1,600 “vulnerable” people from a remote indigenous community in Northern Ontario due to a wildfire and concern about the smoke, the public safety ministry said on Friday. “We’re trying to get as many aircraft into the area as we possibly can. We’ve got to make sure those …