At least 53 individuals, including two infants, have lost their lives or gone missing following the sinking of an inflatable migrant vessel off the coast of Libya, according to the United Nations migration agency. The tragic incident occurred on the perilous route to Europe that many migrants take in search of a better future.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that the boat, carrying 55 African migrants, set off from Zawiya in western Libya late Thursday and started to take on water six hours into the journey. By Friday morning, it had capsized north of Zuwara. Two Nigerian women were rescued by Libyan authorities, with one...
Italy's women's hockey team secured a momentous 3-2 victory over Japan in Milan, propelling them to an unexpected spot in the Olympic quarterfinals. The team, led by Canadian general manager Daniele Sauvageau and featuring former Canadian gold medalist Laura Fortino, showcased resilience and determination on the ice.
Sauvageau, a revered figure in hockey circles, took on the challenge of building a competitive team for Italy despite facing limited resources and a small pool of female players in the country. With strategic scouting and recruitment efforts, Sauvageau assembled a roster of talented individuals, including key players like Fortino, who made the transition to represent Italy after a successful...
The Canadian federal government has announced the next phase of its national gun buyback initiative, providing citizens with approximately two months to express their...
The Canadian federal government has announced the next phase of its national gun buyback initiative, providing citizens with approximately two months to express their interest in participating to receive compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms. Since 2020, Ottawa has prohibited...
Thousands of federal employees have been informed that their positions could be at risk after the government's commitment to reducing the public service, as confirmed by CBC News. Not all individuals who receive a "workforce adjustment notice" (WFA) will...
Vancouver and Kamloops are set to become key locations for a new cluster of data centers as part of a collaboration between the federal government and Telus. The initiative, announced by AI Minister Evan Solomon in Vancouver, aims to...
Keyera Corp. has finalized the acquisition of Plains All American Pipeline L.P.'s Canadian natural gas liquids business, sealing the deal for $5.3 billion, including closing adjustments. The Competition Bureau has raised concerns about the acquisition, filing a challenge with...
An inquiry into potential tampering with temperature sensors at the Paris airport to influence online betting outcomes has brought attention to the rising trend...
Today on the Front Burner podcast, Gerry Butts, the former principal secretary to Justin Trudeau and current adviser to Prime Minister Carney, joins the discussion. Butts, who also serves as the vice-chairman of the Eurasia Group, a global political...
Mushers and former board members have revealed that the annual Yukon Quest sled dog race has been called off this year due to a lack of organizers for the renowned event. Andrea Fischer, a former board member with a...
In 2025, a variety of fascinating new species were revealed by scientific studies. Among them are a spider species with remarkably long genitalia, a carnivorous caterpillar that adorns itself with prey body parts, and a small opossum residing in...
An academic specializing in freedom of expression has raised concerns that the Ontario solicitor general is exerting influence on the Toronto police to alter their approach to handling protests for political motives. The solicitor general, Michael Kerzner, recently addressed...
Vancouver and Kamloops are set to become key locations for a new cluster of data centers as part of a collaboration between the federal government and Telus. The initiative, announced by AI Minister Evan Solomon in Vancouver, aims to...
North Atlantic right whale experts on both sides of the border express cautious optimism following an increase in the number of new calves born this year. A total of 23 calves were welcomed during the calving season from November...
The City of Toronto is set to enhance its bike share program by introducing more e-bikes this year following a surge in ridership recorded last year. Bike Share Toronto experienced a 40% increase in individual riders in 2025 compared...
At least 53 individuals, including two infants, have lost their lives or gone missing following the sinking of an inflatable migrant vessel off the coast of Libya, according to the United Nations migration agency. The tragic incident occurred on...
The Canadian federal government has announced the next phase of its national gun buyback initiative, providing citizens with approximately two months to express their interest in participating to receive compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms. Since 2020, Ottawa has prohibited...
An Ottawa resident will receive $15,000 in compensation from Air Canada following a more than 24-hour flight delay to Portugal three and a half years ago, as ordered by the Ontario Superior Court.The recent court ruling came after a...
Today on the Front Burner podcast, Gerry Butts, the former principal secretary to Justin Trudeau and current adviser to Prime Minister Carney, joins the discussion. Butts, who also serves as the vice-chairman of the Eurasia Group, a global political...
A court in Spain has cleared singer Shakira of tax fraud charges, directing the government to refund over $87 million CAD in fines and interest. This decision comes after a prolonged period of tax issues in Spain for the...
Keyera Corp. has finalized the acquisition of Plains All American Pipeline L.P.'s Canadian natural gas liquids business, sealing the deal for $5.3 billion, including closing adjustments. The Competition Bureau has raised concerns about the acquisition, filing a challenge with...
An inquiry into potential tampering with temperature sensors at the Paris airport to influence online betting outcomes has brought attention to the rising trend of climate-related bets. Several accounts on the online betting platform Polymarket scored significant winnings when...
Editor's note: In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes? CGTN has launched a five-part "Return of American Manufacturing?" series to explore...
Tariffs are "for national security, to protect jobs and to fight unfair trade practices." Really? According to the latest polls, the vast majority of Americans neither support the government's tariff policy nor believe it will create jobs.
In reality,...