Fort McMurray, Canada – AFP Rain and cooler weather have halted the advance of a huge wildfire threatening the Canadian city of Fort McMurray in a major oil-producing region, officials said Thursday. There was no immediate threat to oil sands mines but production of more than 2 million barrels per day could be in jeopardy […]
HAMILTON, Canada (AA) – Canada has announced new sanctions against extremist illegal Israeli settlers following escalating attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. “Attacks by extremist Israeli settlers—a longstanding source of tension and conflict in the region—have escalated alarmingly in recent months. This has undermin...
Royal Canadian Mounted Police have arrested three Indian men in connection with the assassination of Sikh Canadian activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Karanpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karan Brar were living in Edmonton, Alberta and now face charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy. Nijjar was fatally shot outside a Sikh temple in Surrey...
Canada’s legislature in the province of Ontario has rejected a proposal to lift the ban on wearing keffiyeh scarves for the second time. The ban was initiated by Speaker Ted Arnott, citing concerns the scarf symbolized political support for Palestine. Despite efforts by New Democrat Party Leader Marit Stiles and support from Liberal Leader Bon...
Niagara Falls, United States – AFP Eclipse mania gripped North America on Monday as a breathtaking celestial spectacle captivated tens of millions of people, offering a rare blend of scientific interest, commercial opportunity and daytime partying. The Moon’s shadow plunged the Pacific coast of Mexico into total darkness at 11:07 a...
TRENTON, Canada (AA) – Canada will spend a massive CAN$73 billion (US$53.7 billion) over the next 20 years to beef up its military, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday. CAN$8 billion ($6 billion) is targeted for the next five years, bringing the country’s military spending to 1.76% of Gross Domestic Product, still short of the [&hel...
Senator Bernie Sanders said on Tuesday that the Biden administration must follow the Canadian government in halting arms exports to Israel. Sanders said the Canadian Parliament was “absolutely right” on Monday to approve a nonbinding resolution to stop weapons exports to Israel. Lawmakers voted 204-117 in favor of the motion after...
Muslim Network TV Protests continue over the illegal sale of Palestinian properties in synagogues across the U.S. and Canada. This coincides with Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. Canadian Rabbi David Mivasair noted these sales have persisted for years but are now garnering significant attention. New Jersey peace activist Rich Siegel condemn...
Sydney, Australia – AFP The leaders of Australia, Canada and New Zealand on Thursday warned Israel against a potentially “catastrophic” ground offensive in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, amplifying a growing chorus of international concern. Urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “not to go down this path”, th...
RAMALLAH, Palestine (AA) – A top official of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on Saturday called on the US and Canada to reverse the suspension of new funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). “We call on the countries that announced the cessation of their support for UNRWA to immediately reverse their decisi...
