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Ahead of World Cup, financial intelligence agency warns of heightened human trafficking risk
A new bulletin from Fintrac is advising Canadian businesses to look out for transactions that could be linked to trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labour. Major events can boost the demand for this activity and offer an opportunity to move people to the location where major events are taking place. Source […]
Children's Television Awards: Super Team Canada, Odd Squad get top honours at CSAs
Odd Squad, Super Team Canada, The Unstoppable Jenny Garcia and Old Enough! shine at 2026 the Canadian Screen Awards Children’s Television Awards presented Thursday. Source link
Bank of Canada says financial system is in good shape, but vulnerabilities have increased
High stock market valuations, higher corporate debt and higher amounts of money borrowed by hedge funds to buy sovereign debt are some vulnerabilities, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said. The increasingly volatile geopolitical system also creates a risk that more than one economic shock could happen at once. Source link
Wildfire activity low so far — but a hot and dry summer could change that, officials warn
The start to the 2026 wildfire season has been slow with the number of fires raging across the country well below average, but government officials warn that as the summer progresses there’s a risk things could get much worse. Source link
Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli performing at America's 250th concert as others withdraw
Americans will soon sing Happy Birthday to celebrate 250 years of independence, and the official celebrations include a lineup of one-hit wonders to help revellers belt out some ’90s tunes in Washington D.C. Source link
Vanilla Ice, C+C Music Factory performing at America's 250th concert as others withdraw
Americans will soon sing Happy Birthday to celebrate 250 years of independence, and the official celebrations include a lineup of one-hit wonders to help revellers belt out some ’90s tunes in Washington D.C. Source link
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she's not running for U.S. president in 2028
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan put to rest speculation about a potential 2028 U.S. presidential bid, saying Thursday that she will not join what is expected to be a crowded primary field after leaving office at the end of this year. Source link
Canada, U.S., Mexico announce Ebola travel measures for FIFA World Cup
The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday said they will align their respective public health travel measures for people travelling to the FIFA World Cup from parts of Africa that are at the greatest risk from Ebola as the three host countries aim to protect citizens and visitors during the weeks-long event. Source link
John Reardon returns as star of Hudson & Rex after fan backlash
Detective Charlie Hudson is back on the case. Actor John Reardon is returning to Hudson & Rex for its ninth season, Citytv announced Tuesday. Source link
Carney to pitch Canada as investment hub in New York
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in New York City Thursday to meet with business leaders as the relationship between Canada and the United States remains rocky ahead of a review of the continental trade pact. Source link