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‘Our Broncos family is in shock as we try to come to grips with our incredible loss,’ Broncos team president Kevin Garinger said in a statement. The team comprises 24 players, all from Canada, with the youngest aged 16 and the oldest 21. (Photo: Twitter/ @HumboldtBroncos)

#PrayforHumboldt: Junior ice hockey team bus crashes killing 14

The Saskatoon StarPhoenix said 14 more were injured in Friday's accident involving the Humboldt Broncos team bus.

07 Apr 2018 5:52 PM

Canada's economy surged after Liberals took office in 2015 and unleashed a massive fiscal stimulus. (Photo: File)

To fill gap in labour force, Canada’s new budget pushes women participation

The gender gap in Canada's labour market has already seen a dramatic shift in the last 40 years.

28 Feb 2018 5:09 PM

Campbell, who was prime minister from June to November 1993, triggered the debate with a tweet that read: ‘I am struck by how many women on television news wear sleeveless dresses -- often when sitting with suited men.’ (Photo: Twitter/@AKimCampbell)

Ex-Canada PM under fire for saying sleeveless ‘demeaning’ attire for women on TV

Canada's former PM Kim Campbell -- the only woman to have ever held the post -- admonished women news anchors who are sleeveless on-air.

15 Feb 2018 12:16 PM

The Secretary of State also said that North Korea is not expected to be considerate of what comes in the way of one its missiles or a broken part thereof. (Photo: AP)

N Korean ICBM launch puts people of all nationalities at risk: Tillerson

Passengers on a commercial flight witnessed a N Korean missile launch while 9 other flights were in that range at the time.

17 Jan 2018 2:01 PM

Another challenge in Vancouver will be the absence of China, which has significant influence in North Korea. (Photo: File)

China’s absence looms over Vancouver meet on how to pressure N Korea

The Vancouver meeting, co-hosted by Canada and the US, comes amid signs that tensions on the peninsula have eased, at least temporarily.

15 Jan 2018 12:37 PM

'He tried cutting (off) my hijab two times; I felt really scared and confused, I didn't feel comfortable that people are doing this,' the victim said later. (Photo: Representational)

Unidentified assailant attacks 11-yr-old Canadian girl for wearing hijab

Police described the assailant as an Asian male of about 20, wearing a black hoodie and glasses; nearly 6 feet tall and with a medium build.

13 Jan 2018 8:19 AM

Video footage shared on social media appeared to show the tail of one aircraft aflame and spewing black smoke, and later images indicated that it was Sunwing's plane. (Photo: Screengrab from YouTube)

2 jets collide on ground at Toronto airport, 1 catches fire, passengers safe

Both WestJet and Sunwing confirmed that their planes were involved in the collision at Toronto Pearson International.

06 Jan 2018 9:56 AM

Social media erupted as Indian-origin customers learnt about ‘Made in China’ globes being sold at leading Canadian stores which depicted Jammu and Kashmir as a ‘disputed area’ and Arunachal Pradesh as a part of China. (Photo: File/Representational)

Chinese globes sold in Canada show India without Kashmir, Arunachal

These erroneous globes have raked up concerns amid Indo-Canadians who worry about their impact on Indian-origin children.

04 Jan 2018 11:38 AM

Joshua Boyle was freed in October 2017 along with his American wife Caitlan Coleman and their three children born in captivity. (Photo: AP)

Joshua Boyle, recently freed by Talibans accused of sexual assault

The identity of the alleged victim was being withheld by a court, according to Boyle's lawyer.

03 Jan 2018 4:31 PM

The Canadian government has already taken other steps to reduce discrimination against sexual and gender minorities. (Photo: AP)

Justin Trudeau to apologise to Canadians persecuted for being gay

The apology is expected to be the most comprehensive ever offered by any national government for past persecution of sexual minorities.

20 Nov 2017 11:42 AM

The couple was rescued Wednesday, five years after they had been abducted by the Taliban-linked extremist network while in Afghanistan as part of a backpacking trip. (Photo: AP)

Canadian says child killed, US wife raped while in Haqqani captivity

The birth of the fourth child was publicly unknown until Boyle appeared before journalists in Toronto.

14 Oct 2017 5:03 PM

After four full minutes of her rant, the woman left the camping event after Singh attempted to postpone his address and was about to leave the dais. (Photo: Videograb)

Indian-origin Sikh lawmaker shuts down heckler woman with ‘love and courage’

Jagmeet Singh is running to lead the left-leaning New Democratic Party, or NDP, Canada's third largest party.

09 Sep 2017 4:17 PM

Surjit Singh Badesha, 72 and Malkit Kaur Sidhu, 67, are wanted in connection with the murder of Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu, who was 25 at the time of her death. (Photo: Pixabay)

Canada extradites two to India over alleged involvement in honor killing

Indian prosecutors said that she was the victim of an honor killing planned by her mother and uncle.

09 Sep 2017 11:23 AM

Supporters of the Dera Sacha Sauda vandalised vehicles in Panchkula. Police used water cannon in an attempt to disperse the crowd. (Photo: AP)

Now, Canada asks its citizens travelling India to be on alert amid Dera violence

In Haryana’s Panchkula, 29 people died and over 250 were injured after the Dera Sacha Sauda followers went on a rampage on Friday.

26 Aug 2017 4:10 PM

Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim, who was imprisoned in North Korea for more than two years returns to Canada. (Photo: AFP)

Canadian pastor returns home after release from N Korean prison

Hyeon Soo Lim, was arrested in Jan 2015 on charges of subversive activities against the N Korean regime, an accusation denied by Ottawa.

13 Aug 2017 9:42 AM

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hindu temple in Mississauga, Ontario. (Photo: AP)

Canadian PM Trudeau attends BAPS mandir's 10th anniversary celebrations

The celebrations were also attended by former MEA spokesperson and current Indian ambassador to Canada, Vikas Swarup.

23 Jul 2017 6:38 PM

River Billy, front, celebrating her fifth birthday, sits with her parents Krista Billy, right, and Kris Billy, left, as her sister Remmi, 1, plays behind them after being evacuated from their home in Hat Creek due to a wildfire burning near Cache Creek, while waiting to register at an evacuation centre in Kamloops, British Columbia. (Photo: AP)

Western Canada 220 wildfires rage may spread more hot, dry weather

Some 24,000 hectares (59,305 acres) were ravaged by wildfires as of midday Sunday, according to official tallies.

10 Jul 2017 12:12 PM

The woman was accompanied by her son, who was suffering with chest pain. (Photo: Youtube videograb)

Video: Canadian woman demands white doctor to treat son, yells at clinic staff

The video was recorded through a mobile phone camera by one of the patients, who had come for check-up.

22 Jun 2017 5:19 PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Photo: AP)

Trump's climate decision a 'disappointment: Justin Trudeau

Trudeau also conveyed his intention to continue working with international partners to address climate change.

02 Jun 2017 1:48 PM

Canada accuses CRPF of 'torture, murder'; denies entry to former officer

Tejinder Singh Dhillon, who arrived at the Vancouver airport last week, was denied entry under Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

23 May 2017 1:59 PM

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