Violent extremism targeting kids online an 'escalating threat': Winnipeg police
Violent, nihilistic extremism targeting kids online is an "escalating threat" across Canada and the world, Winnipeg police say, and they're urging parents and caregivers to learn the warning signs so they can step in before it's too late.
Gwyneth Paltrow ad for Israeli luxury highrise called 'dystopian,' 'tone deaf' online
After facing a week of online criticism for appearing in a promotional video for 51 Park, a 51-storey luxury residential development in Herzliya, Israel, actor Gwyneth Paltrow is keeping quiet on social media and has yet to address the backlash publicly.
Ghana's Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for FIFA World Cup amid rape charges
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not take part in his team's World Cup game against Panama on Wednesday after his visa application to Canada was refused, FIFA said on Friday.
Canada pledges $100M for Palestinians facing settler violence, humanitarian crisis
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced on Friday $100 million in federal funding to support Palestinians living in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
SpaceX stock jumps after record IPO, making Musk the first trillionaire
SpaceX jumped over 20 per cent in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, making the company worth more than $2 trillion US, and leading Forbes to estimate CEO Elon Musk's net worth at $1.1 trillion US. It's expected to be included in the Nasdaq 100 within weeks, making it a major holding for passive funds and ETFs that track the index.
Carney announces agreement with France to share sensitive defence, AI information
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and France will deepen their defence and industrial co-operation through a new general security of information agreement.
B.C. birth alerts class-action lawsuit leads to $66M proposed settlement
A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of people who were the subject of birth alerts, which shared private information without the person's knowledge, has reached a $66-million proposed settlement, according to class counsel.
Wildfire victim wants Sask. public safety leaders replaced after 'damning' report
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency president Marlo Pritchard says he assumes "ultimate responsibility" for the response and Community Safety Minister Michael Weger says the agency "must do better."
Reports of glowing, red orbs included in newly released Pentagon UFO files
The Pentagon released a third tranche of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings on Friday, which include reports of glowing, sometimes red, orbs seen by people in the northeastern United States.
'A remarkable day': Northern cod total allowable catch increases by 55 per cent
Two months after deeming northern cod stock to be in the healthy zone, Ottawa is increasing the total allowable catch (TAC) by 55 per cent.