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British Columbia Martel is now estimated to owe $312 million to 1,300 investors, putting him in the running for the largest Ponzi scheme perpetrator in Canadian history. Sale of luxury home not likely to result in money for Martel investors bilked out of an estimated $312M Karin Larsen · CBC NewsContinue Reading
World U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday vowed the U.S. would take “all necessary actions” to defend its troops after a deadly drone attack in Jordan by Iran-backed militants, even as President Joe Biden’s administration stressed it was not seeking a war with Iran. Biden administration blames Iran-backed militantsContinue Reading
Toronto·Updated Doug Ford government to refurbish Pickering nuclear plant as demand for electricity growsThe Ontario government announced Tuesday that it plans to refurbish the half-century old Pickering nuclear generating station, keeping the plant operating for at least another 30 years. Canada’s oldest nuclear power station expected to operate for 30-plusContinue Reading
World President Joe Biden has made some strong claims over the past few days about shutting down the U.S.-Mexico border as he tries to salvage a border deal in Congress that would also unlock money for Ukraine. Republicans want border deal tied to Biden pitch for more Ukraine war fundingColleenContinue Reading
As It Happens Thousands of people marched in cities and towns in Kenya during protests Saturday over the recent slayings of more than a dozen women. At least 14 women have been killed in Kenya this month alone, local activists say Sheena Goodyear · CBC Radio · Posted: Jan 29,Continue Reading
6 days agoNewsDuration 0:31Gary Saurage, owner of Gator Country Adventure Park/Sanctuary, sees his gators ‘freeze’ in a peculiar position to survive the winter chill. Sticking the tips of their snouts up just enough to reach air, the reptiles are able to slow their heartbeats and hibernate while still being ableContinue Reading
Business Toyota Motor Corp. is urging owners of certain older vehicle models to stop driving and get immediate repairs because an airbag inflator could explode and potentially kill motorists. Company reissues warning from 2015, trying to reach remaining ownersThomson Reuters · Posted: Jan 29, 2024 5:03 PM EST | LastContinue Reading
Politics The National Council of Canadian Muslims abruptly cancelled a meeting Monday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and accused his government of failing to protect Palestinians or take “tangible action” against hate crimes. ‘We no longer think it’s productive to speak with this prime minister,’ CEO says Dylan Robertson ·Continue Reading
British Columbia A lawyer for a group of Apple iPhone users whose devices allegedly slowed down after software updates argued for a B.C. Supreme Court judge to accept a settlement agreement in Vancouver on Monday. Eligible consumers could receive up to $150 in compensation under proposed agreementThe Canadian Press ·Continue Reading
Politics The federal government has announced it is seeking another pause on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provisions that would cover those suffering solely from mental illnesses. MAID won’t be extended to cover cases of mental illness before next election, sources say Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: JanContinue Reading
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