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Ford urges provinces to beat Trump at his own game!
Photo credit: Radio Canada Premier Doug Ford doubled down Monday on his threat to cut off electricity flowing from Ontario to several American states if the US moves ahead with tariffs. CBC News reports that he said: “If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything, including cutting off their energy –…
Toronto prepares for ’26 World cup
The men’s FIFA World Cup is nearly a year away, and the downtown Toronto stadium that will play host to six tournament matches is getting a nearly $150-million facelift. CBC News reports that the city revealed on Monday plans to upgrade BMO Field, which is owned by the city and managed by Maple Leaf Sports…
Thailand approves easier work permit process for foreigners!
Photo credit: Pataya Mail The Thai cabinet has approved a draft Ministerial Regulation to simplify the work permit application and issuance process for foreign workers. VN Express reports that the amendment updates the 2020 Ministerial regulation to reduce bureaucratic steps, lower costs, and improve accessibility for foreign employees and their employers. These changes are expected to…
Over 30 sea migrants stranded off Tunisia!
Photo credit: Reuters More than 30 migrants including two children have been stranded for three days on an oil rig off Tunisia and are in dire need of help, the Sea-Watch charity said on Monday. The New Arab reports that a reconnaissance plane operated by Sea-Watch spotted the group on the Miskar oil platform on…
Concerns about Quebec bill on integrating immigrants!
Photo credit: Global News Quebec municipalities and human rights groups are voicing concerns about proposed legislation that would require newcomers to abide by a set of common values. Toronto Star reports that the concerns are that the new bill on cultural integration could foster anti-immigration sentiment and impose a heavy administrative burden on communities. The bill…
UK and France trying to develop peace deal!
Photo credit: ABC News In the wake of the botched agreement between Ukraine and the USA, The UK and France are trying to develop a peace plan to end the war. The Guardian reports that Keir Starmer’s initiative announced on Sunday raises questions about whether peace is possible and on what terms, given continuing Russian…
Haiti police raid gang leader’s stronghold!
Photo credit: BBC The government of Haiti says police have launched a large-scale operation in a shantytown controlled by powerful gang leader Jimmy Cherizier aka Barbecue. BBC reports that the authorities say several gang members have been killed in the Lower Delmas area of the capital Port-au-Prince. Local reports say military drones carrying explosives are…