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A government audit of one of Canada’s largest Muslim charities alleges some of its directors and employees were involved in “an apparent Hamas support network.” Canada Revenue Agency auditors cited the “troubling” allegation as one of the reasons it felt there were grounds to revoke the charity status of the …
Read More »More Canadian soldiers seek donations to help with high housing, food costs: memo – National
The military’s chaplain-general says morale among troops is the lowest it’s been in recent memory as many soldiers struggle with the cost of living. In a briefing note sent to the chief of the defence staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre, chaplains say more Armed Forces members have been asking for help …
Read More »Homebuilding surge in some Canadian cities to start 2023 may not last: CMHC
Higher borrowing costs are expected to drive drastic slowdowns in homebuilding for Canada’s largest urban centres after a surge in activity that started the year, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. The CMHC’s mid-year housing supply report released Thursday shows Canada’s six largest housing markets had wildly different …
Read More »‘He just loved music’: Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Guthro dies at age 62
Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Guthro has died at the age of 62 following a battle with cancer. J.P Cormier, a fellow Cape Breton artist and close friend of the late Guthro, said he heard of his death Wednesday morning after receiving a call from Guthro’s family. “We knew this was coming, …
Read More »‘Tough all over’: Canadian parents rein in back-to-school spending
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian consumers have grown increasingly vigilant about getting the biggest bang for their buck, and that extends to back-to-school shopping. A recent survey by Deloitte suggests that the cost of school supplies has risen by 24 per cent. The firm anticipates parents …
Read More »Missed out on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour? Catch it in Canadian theatres – National
If you were among the thousands of disappointed Taylor Swift fans across Canada that didn’t get a presale code to one of her highly anticipated Eras Tour shows in Toronto — fear not — there’s another way to see Swift perform her career-spanning, 44-song setlist. Swift announced on social media …
Read More »Canadian teachers turning to TikTok to share learning tips, fashion choices
Teachers across Canada are turning to social media platform TikTok to share everything from their daily experiences to learning tips and even their classroom outfits. As part of the wider online community known as TeacherTok, some of them have amassed a following that extends beyond the classroom. The Canadian Press …
Read More »Kleen-exit: Iconic tissue brand to be wiped from Canadian shelves – National
Here’s an issue: you soon won’t be able to find Kleenex tissue in Canada. The maker of the iconic brand told Global News Friday it has made the decision to pull its tissues from the Canadian market. Todd Fisher, Kimberly-Clark Canadian vice-president and general manager, said in a statement its …
Read More »U.K. police investigate 88 deaths linked to Canadian websites selling sodium nitrite
British police said Friday they are investigating the deaths of 88 people in the U.K. who bought products from Canada-based websites allegedly offering lethal substances to people at risk of self harm. The probe is part of international inquiries sparked by the arrest in Canada earlier this year of Kenneth …
Read More »A Canadian gymnast recovering from skull surgery, and the medals and memories stolen from her
Janine Rankin-Abbott says she feels like a part of her history has been taken away after awards, memorabilia and uniforms were stolen from the former Olympian’s home earlier this summer. Rankin-Abbott, who is still recovering from major surgery to her skull, was a member of the Canadian national gymnastics team …
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