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BBC leaders grilled by lawmakers after Trump threatened to sue public broadcaster
The BBC’s chairman acknowledged Monday that it was too slow in responding to allegations of bias over a misleading edit of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump, but rejected claims that the broadcaster’s impartiality was being undermined from within its own board. Source link
Canadian Para cyclist Mel Pemble turns the page on Paralympic heartbreak with historic world title
Following a heartbreaking fourth-place finish at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Canadian Para cyclist Mel Pemble has bounced back with her best-ever showing at worlds as she sets her sights set on L.A. 2028. Source link
Celebrated author Thomas King expects 'firestorm' as he reveals he's not Indigenous
In an essay titled “A most inconvenient Indian” for the Globe and Mail, the Guelph, Ont.-based King says he learned of rumours several years ago that questioned his heritage. The California-born King says he made a concerted effort this year to find their origin, which brought him to a U.S. organization called Tribal Alliance Against […]
Anand says Canada taking public safety seriously as it pursues trade deal with India
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada continues to take public safety, transnational repression and foreign interference seriously as it negotiates a trade agreement with India — a country Ottawa iced out over allegations it was involved in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil. Source link
Controversial aid group set up in Gaza as alternative to UN to cease operations
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, set up to distribute aid to Gaza as an alternative to the United Nations — but which Palestinians said endangered the lives of civilians as they tried to get food — said Monday it would shutter operations. Source link
B.C. says Mental Health Act changes intended to help nurses, but critics concerned
While Premier David Eby says these changes are necessary to make sure health-care workers are clearly protected from liability, some in the health-care industry have raised questions about why this change is necessary – as they say the act already covers liability protection. Source link
Migrants' rights groups call on Carney government to withdraw border security bill
The federal government’s border security bill is an open door to violate the rights of migrants and should be dropped, advocacy groups said on Monday on Parliament Hill. Source link
New Quebec secularism bill to ban prayer in schools, restrict offering of religion-based meals
The Quebec government plans to enact a series of measures expanding its secularism rules across public institutions, including a ban on prayer rooms in universities and CEGEPs and restricting the offering of religion-based meals. Source link
If the AI bubble pops, will the whole U.S. economy go with it? | About That
As investors pour billions into artificial intelligence, warnings of a looming AI bubble are intensifying. Andrew Chang explains what’s fuelling those fears and breaks down key factors that could contribute to a burst bubble. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images Source link
Who is Kirill Dmitriev, the blacklisted Putin ally and a key player in Ukraine peace talks?
A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev has taken a leading role in talks with the U.S. about the Ukraine war and has met with special envoy Steve Witkoff several times this year. Source link