Mpox vaccines delayed as virus spreads across Africa – National
Vaccines to help curb an escalating mpox outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries may…
India’s crimes in Canada and the politician allegedly behind them
Fourteen bullets fired at a home near Victoria. An Edmonton building torched by arsonists with a red jerrycan. A 39-year-old found dead in a Winnipeg duplex. The crimes are among several across Canada that were allegedly part of an Indian government campaign against activists and opponents of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Six diplomatic and consular…
Canada-India tensions: Who is Lawrence Bishnoi, at centre of row?
India and Canada expelled six of each others’ diplomats in tit-for-tat moves after Ottawa accused Indian government agents of links to the 2023 murder of a Sikh separatist leader near Vancouver. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), which is investigating the case at the heart of Monday’s rupture in ties, accused Indian government agents of…
Depth at guard helping Raptors defensively
Any team facing the Toronto Raptors’ second unit this season can expect a rough ride as soon as they approach the three-point arc. Depth at the guard position has been an issue for the Raptors since all-star Kyle Lowry was sent to the Miami Heat in 2021’s off-season. But a series of deals and savvy…
Call of the Wilde: Pittsburgh Penguins double up Montreal Canadiens – Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens have ridden outstanding goaltending to a fast start this season. Certainly it is early returns, but Samuel Montembeault has been the best goalie in the league in the first week. However, that ended with a poor night for Montembeault and the Canadiens defence as the Pittsburgh Penguins won 6-3. Wilde Horses The…
AI tongue can detect difference between Coke and Pepsi, research finds – National
Move over taste testers, there’s a new contender in the world of flavour evaluation — and it’s made out of circuits and sensors. And eventually, scientists say the technology could be used to find contaminants in foods that could make consumers sick, or detect when something is no longer safe to eat. Researchers from Penn…
Cooking up a Thanksgiving feast? Here’s where turkey prices stand – National
At this year’s Thanksgiving, Canadians will find a “significant” supply of whole turkeys and at “really good prices,” farmers say. The news before the holiday season will likely be a welcome respite for many after recent years of high inflation and soaring grocery prices. Demand for turkey typically spikes around this time of the year,…
Montreal-area city gets permit to go ahead with deer cull in local park – Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 14, 2024 2:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Montreal suburb has received a provincial Environment Department permit to go ahead with a long-awaited white-tailed deer cull in a local park that has become overrun with them. The City of Longueuil,…
B.C. Sikh community responds to new allegations of Indian foreign interference
A prominent leader in British Columbia’s Sikh community says the community feels vindicated following explosive new RCMP allegations of foreign interference by agents of the Indian government in Canada. RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme said Monday that the force had evidence of violent criminal activity in Canada, including homicides and extortion, being connected to Indian government…
Hurricane Milton slams Florida as ‘significant’ storm. A look at the damage – National
Hurricane Milton has left a trail of destruction as it pummelled Florida’s coastal areas, damaging homes, flooding roads and knocking out power for millions. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the extent of the damage from the Category 3 storm was still being assessed, but it “was not the worst-case scenario” that many had been bracing…
How Indian government agents in Canada targeted Modi’s opponents
Agents working out of India’s high commission in Ottawa and consulates in Vancouver and Toronto were behind dozens of violent crimes across Canada that targeted opponents of the Modi government, Global News has learned. Although on paper they held diplomatic and consular positions, the Indian agents played key roles in a wave of shootings, killings,…