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Immigration minister denies knowledge of U.S. diplomatic directive to get Canada, allies to lower immigration
Federal Immigration Minister Lena Diab says she’s unaware of a reported directive sent to the U.S. Embassy from the Trump administration ordering its envoy in Ottawa to press Canada to lower most immigration levels. Source link
B.C. sees record number of 911 calls about toxic drug overdoses, health authority says
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) said that British Columbia has seen a record number of 911 calls related to toxic drug poisonings, as officials issue warnings about an increasingly tainted supply. Source link
Nova Scotia to sell off remaining $14M worth of American booze
Nova Scotians who have been missing their favourite California Cabernet or Tennessee whisky will soon have a chance to stock up. The provincial government has announced it will sell off its remaining inventory of U.S. alcohol — roughly $14 million worth. Source link
Is William Dandjinou an Olympic superstar in the making?
Host Ariel Helwani sits down with the short track speed skater from Montreal to discuss his meteoric rise in the sport, and if he’s feeling the pressure of multiple medal expectations leading into Milano Cortina 2026. Source link
Pope Leo arrives in Turkey on closely watched 1st overseas trip
Pope Leo arrived in Turkey on his first trip outside Italy as leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday. He was expected to make appeals for peace in the Middle East and urge unity among long-divided Christian churches. Source link
In Chad, inside camps for Sudan’s refugees
Sudan’s civil war is the worst displacement crisis in the world. Michelle Shephard brings us a rare on the ground report from inside two refugee camps near Sudan’s eastern border. Source link
Knee surgery ends Olympic season for Lara Gut-Behrami
Lara Gut-Behrami will miss the rest of the Olympic season because of a severe knee injury she suffered while crashing in training in the United States, the Swiss ski star said on Thursday. Source link
Rural Manitoba food bank fears new rules may limit garden, farm donations
A rural Manitoba food bank worries Food Banks Canada’s new accreditation program, launched in 2024, ignores the practicalities of small communities facing rising food insecurity. Killarney Food Bank says it wants accreditation, but that involves a lot of paperwork and would change what they can distribute. Source link
How Danielle Smith's deal with Ottawa will go over with her anti-Ottawa base
Alberta-federal accord? Many activists at this weekend’s UCP AGM will have separation on the mind instead. Source link
A rare photosynthesizing sea slug has been found off N.S. Here's why scientists are excited
Researchers believe Elysia chlorotica holds promise for medical advances, but it’s been too elusive to study. Source link