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Clip of Canadian prime minister singing in London hotel two days before funeral has sparked criticismA spokesperson for Justin Trudeau has defended the Canadian prime minister over a leaked video that showed him singing Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody in a London hotel lobby two days before Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.The 14-second video clip, viewed more than 1.5m times, shows Trudeau in a T-shirt leaning against a...

Twelve restaurants received one star and one restaurant received two as Toronto becomes the first Canadian city to be featuredToronto has finally sealed its reputation as an international culinary destination after 13 of its restaurants received Michelin stars for quality – the first time a Canadian city has ever featured in the prestigious guide.Canada’s largest city has long been keen to compete on the...

Exclusive: grieving relatives allege war crime and crime against humanity over January 2020 downing of aircraftWhen Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 was shot down over Tehran by Iranian anti-aircraft missiles in January 2020, killing all 176 people on board, it was just the beginning of the ordeal for the victims’ families.In the 32 months since, they have faced obstruction and hostility from the Iranian...

Some provinces will give only government employees the day off, some give all workers a holiday, others will remain openOn Canada’s east and west coasts, schools and government offices will be closed on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral. But in the two most populous provinces, employees will be at work – unless they are federal employees. Banks and other federal industries,...

Employees under provincial jurisdiction – the vast majority of Canadian workers – are not affected by the declarationJustin Trudeau has declared a federal holiday for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, granting a handful of employees across Canada a day off.But because most workers fall under provincial jurisdiction, much of the country was given little indication if they are expected to show up...

While some have offered unflinching takes on the damage of British colonisation, others say the monarch held ‘a special place’ in their heartsFlags at half-mast and a complicated colonial legacy: Pacific countries remember the QueenThe reaction to the death of the Queen among Indigenous people and people of colour, including those from Commonwealth nations, has been swift and, at times, unflinching.For many the Queen...

Citizenship ceremony starts belatedly as officials adapt oath in moments following death of Queen Elizabeth IIRoberto Rocha was huddled with three others around a computer screen, as one of the friends prepared to become a Canadian citizen.The pandemic had derailed the pomp of an in-person swearing-in ceremony, leaving 140 excited, polite faces to meet instead on a Zoom screen. Continue reading...

PM hails ‘one of my favourite people in the world’ but death set to prompt questions about institution whose popularity is in declineJustin Trudeau has expressed his condolences over the death of Queen Elizabeth II, telling reporters that that monarch, who was also Canada’s head of state, was “one of my favourite people in the world”.“In a complicated world, her steady grace and resolve...

Myles Sanderson went into ‘medical distress’ after his arrest, and later died in hospital, say police The fugitive wanted over a mass stabbing in Canada that killed 10 people and injured 18 has died in hospital after his arrest, police have confirmed, with sources saying his death was the result of self-inflicted wounds.Myles Sanderson went into “medical distress” after his arrest and was taken...

Province of Saskatchewan releases names of victims in Sunday’s rampage as fugitive brother Myles Sanderson dies in custodyA beloved veteran described as a “hero”, an elder who served as an addictions counsellor, a mother of five and a widower who spent his days volunteering are among the 10 victims of Sunday’s deadly knife attack in western Canada.Police in the province of Saskatchewan have named...

Police alert warned James Smith Cree Nation residents to shelter in place but subsequent alert said Myles Sanderson was not nearbyFear, confusion and desperation have run high in western Canada as police widened the search for the remaining suspect in a stabbing spree that left 11 people dead.On Tuesday afternoon, an emergency alert to phones warned people to shelter in place after several people...

Body of Damien Sanderson found by police still hunting for his brother Myles after the RCMP formally charged the two suspects with first degree murderSaskatchewan stabbings: what we know so far about the attacks in CanadaOne of the suspects in the stabbing deaths of 10 people in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan has been found dead, police said, but warned that his accomplice remains...

‘Relentless’ hunt fails to track down two men believed to have attacked residents of Indigenous community in SaskatchewanCanada mass stabbing: one suspect in Saskatchewan attacks found dead, say policeSaskatchewan stabbings: what we know so far about the attacks in CanadaPolice in western Canada have said the two men believed to have killed 10 in a stabbing rampage have evaded search teams and remain at...

Temperatures nearing record of 52.2C set in Mecca, California, in 1950Western areas of North America are continuing to suffer a significant heatwave that is threatening to break the highest global September temperature record. The global record in September is 52.2C (126F), in 1950 in Mecca, California. On 1 September this year, temperatures at Furnace Creek in Death Valley reached a scorching 51.3C (124.4F), less...

Fifteen people are in hospital after attacks in 13 locations in two communities. This blog is now closedCanada mass stabbing: one suspect in Saskatchewan attacks found dead, say policeSaskatchewan stabbings: what we know so far about the attacks in CanadaIn response to the attacks, James Smith Cree Nation declared a state of emergency and various locations increased security. The Mosaic Stadium, host to the...

Edmonton decided Ken Lum’s paired figures of a bison and fur trader could ‘cause harm and induce painful memories’A Canadian city has pulled a public art project over fears that a pair of towering bronze statues could be seen as an endorsement of colonialism – the exact opposite of the work’s intended meaning, according to the artist.The work, which cost C$375,000 (US$285,000), comprises two...

Jameson Shapiro killed by police gunfire after officers called to domestic dispute in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, in November 2020Three police officers in Canada have been charged with manslaughter in the death of an 18-month-old boy, nearly two years after he was killed by police gunfire.Ontario’s police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit, announced the charges on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading...

Canada and UK accused of covering up involvement of double agent in British teenager’s recruitment for ISAnalysis: Should Shamima Begum be allowed to return to the UK to argue her case?Shamima Begum was smuggled into Syria for Islamic State at the age of 15 by a Canadian spy whose role was covered up by the police and Britain’s security services, it has been claimed...

Trudeau warns of increasingly toxic atmosphere in politics and journalism, with robust debate replaced by slurs and harassmentJustin Trudeau has warned of an increasingly toxic atmosphere in Canadian public life, amplified by the anonymity of social media and disproportionately targeting women and visible minorities in politics and journalism.Encounters with disgruntled constituents have long been accepted as a reality of Canadian politics, but the tradition...

Incident in which Chrystia Freeland is subjected to foul-mouthed tirade at city hall meeting in Alberta is being investigated Canadian police are investigating after the deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, was subjected to a foul-mouthed tirade at city hall meeting.A video posted on Twitter shows a large man approach Freeland during the session in Grande Prairie, Alberta, swearing at her and calling her a...

Canada warns of ‘significant’ economic damage in the event of a shutdown of Line 5, which travels through MichiganCanada has once again invoked a longstanding treaty with the US as it seeks to keep a controversial cross-border pipeline open, warning of “significant” economic damage to both countries in the event of a shutdown.Canada’s foreign minister said Line 5, a pipeline operated by Calgary-based Enbridge,...

Lack of activity has confounded forecasts so far but a cluster of thunderstorms could change thatThe Atlantic hurricane season has so far confounded forecasts of an active year, with only three named storms so far, none of which were hurricane strength. In fact, until now this August joins 1997 and 1961 in having no named storms.However, there are three months left of the season...

Giovanna Boniface received an $8,000 bill from Avis after driving roughly 300km around Toronto and surrounding areaCar rental companies have long earned a reputation for gouging customers, penny-pinching on frills and finding new and unscrupulous ways to charge for add-ons.But a Canadian woman says she was billed thousands in extra mileage after a rental company claimed she drove a distance nearly the circumference of...

Dawn Walker, who says she fled domestic abuse, is arrested and accused of stealing friend’s identity to cross borderAn acclaimed writer who says she fled Canada to escape domestic abuse is to be extradited from the US, amid accusations she faked her own death, kidnapped her son and illegally crossed the American border.Dawn Walker, an Indigenous author from Okanese Cree Nation in the province...