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The nicest people in the world?
27 апреля, 2016
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The nicest people in the world?

Life is hard enough, with plenty of jagged edges and pointy bits. Why not coat it with a glaze of politeness and humility? Every August my family embarks on that great American ritual: the road trip. And we always head north. Canada may not be the most exotic of destinations, but sometimes, exotic is overrated. Canada tempts us...

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Militants kill Canadian hostage John Ridsdel in the Philippines
26 апреля, 2016
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Militants kill Canadian hostage John Ridsdel in the Philippines

A Canadian man murdered by militants in the Philippines has been described as a "kind and gregarious person who touched everyone he knew with his enthusiasm and generosity." John Ridsdel was beheaded by Islamist militant group Abu Sayyaf, which took him hostage along with three others in September last year. In a...

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Canadian judge clears Mike Duffy of 31 corruption charges
22 апреля, 2016
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Canadian judge clears Mike Duffy of 31 corruption charges

A judge has cleared Canadian Senator Mike Duffy of all 31 charges in a corruption case. Canadian prosecutors argued that the ally of former Prime Minister Stephen Harper kept a "slush fund" for illegitimate expenses. Mr Duffy faced 31 charges, including bribery, fraud and breach of trust, and denied them all. He was...

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US election 2016: What Canadians make of it
10 марта, 2016
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US election 2016: What Canadians make of it

It was not long ago that Canadians had their own game-changing election, when Justin Trudeau swept the Liberals to an unexpected victory last October. But now they are fascinated by an election going on next door. While many Americans have threatened to move to Canada if the candidate of their choice loses, Canadians are...

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Canada halts intelligence sharing with Five Eyes after ‘accidentally’ sending over Canadians’ data
29 января, 2016
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Canada halts intelligence sharing with Five Eyes after ‘accidentally’ sending over Canadians’ data

Canada has put a hold on sharing top secret spy data with the Five Eyes countries, including the US, after it was discovered that its NSA counterpart had shared info containing the personal details of Canadians, senior government officials said Thursday. Authorities say they made the decision after learning that the...

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12 arrests made in 7 cities as alleged online child porn ring busted in Canada
28 января, 2016
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12 arrests made in 7 cities as alleged online child porn ring busted in Canada

Twelve suspects have been arrested in two Canadian provinces, mostly in Quebec, during a major bust on an alleged online child sexual exploitation ring. The operation was the result of a three-year-long investigation. The suspects, aged 27 to 74, were detained on Wednesday in Quebec City, Montreal, Trois Rivieres, Toronto,...

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Air Canada Adds New Non-Stop Flights To Brisbane
26 января, 2016
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Air Canada Adds New Non-Stop Flights To Brisbane

Air Canada announced it will increase its non-stop flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Brisbane (BNE), Australia, beginning June 17. The flights will increase from three times a week to once a day. “Customer response to our announcement of the only non-stop flights between Canada and Brisbane has been very positive, and we...

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School shooting at La Loche in Canada
24 января, 2016
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School shooting at La Loche in Canada

IN Canada’s worst school shooting since 1989, a gunman has killed four people and injured two at a high school in the remote province of Saskatchewan. Police say a 17-year-old has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder. The male suspect can’t be named under...

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Canadian bridge collapse turns into mass entertainment (VIDEO)
15 января, 2016
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Canadian bridge collapse turns into mass entertainment (VIDEO)

The demolition of this bridge in Canada drove thousands of people to see the spectacle of 100-year-old structure collapse as if it were a Tetris block.   Bidding farewell to the #yxe #trafficbridge Видео опубликовано Megan Cheesbrough (@megancheesbrough) Янв 10 2016 в 7:54 PST Thousands packed the...

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Ambassador: Canada issues multiple-entry visas for Ukrainians for 10 years
02 декабря, 2015
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Ambassador: Canada issues multiple-entry visas for Ukrainians for 10 years

Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine Roman Waschuk says that his country has already started issuing multiple-entry visas for Ukrainian for 10 years. "We have already introduced these multiple-entry visas for 10 years. We are also trying to increase the proportion of those who receive these long-term visas for a period of...

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Justin Trudeau: Canada ‘back on world stage’
21 октября, 2015
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Justin Trudeau: Canada ‘back on world stage’

Canadian Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau says the country has reclaimed its Liberal identity, after a decisive election victory that ended nearly a decade of Conservative rule, according to the BBC. "I want to say to this country's friends all around the world," he told a rally in Ottawa, "on behalf...

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