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Researcher looks to understand 'mysterious' Hydro dam earthquakes in Quebec

Filling the reservoirs of Quebec's hydroelectric dams has sometimes caused small earthquakes — a process that doesn't seem to have occurred elsewhere in Canada, according to a seismologist who has studied the phenomenon.

By Stéphanie Marin in News, Politics | October 15th 2018

security personnel, entrance, Saudi Arabia, consulate, Istanbul,

Saudis reject threats as stocks plunge after Trump comments

Saudi Arabia on Sunday threatened to retaliate for any sanctions imposed against it after President Donald Trump said the oil-rich kingdom deserves "severe punishment" if it is responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi.

By Associated Press in News, US News, Politics | October 15th 2018

Canadians widely unaware of accomplishments of famous women, poll suggests

The organization behind Canada's Heritage Minutes says provincial education systems need to do a better job of teaching students about the country's most historically significant women, pointing to a new poll that suggests the majority of Canadians have a lot to learn.

By Michelle McQuigge in News, Politics | October 15th 2018

'Enormous breakthrough' for great white shark expedition off Nova Scotia

The Ocearch research team came to Nova Scotia this fall on a hunch.

State Of The Animal

By The Canadian Press in News, Politics | October 14th 2018

aerial view, Kinder Morgan, Trans Mountain marine terminal, Burnaby,

New pipeline review not going far enough out to sea, environment group says

The back-to-the-drawing board environmental review of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project will assess the impact of increased oil tanker traffic out to about 12 nautical miles from the B.C. coastline.

Trans Mountain

By Mia Rabson in News, Politics | October 14th 2018

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante, policy on cannabis, Montreal,

Quebecers to wake up Oct. 17 to some of the strictest cannabis laws in Canada

Doctor Melissa Genereux, head of public health in Quebec's Eastern Townships region, thought she had persuaded local officials not to introduce a strict cannabis bylaw in the area's largest city, Sherbrooke.

By Giuseppe Valiante in News, Politics | October 14th 2018

Palestinian refugee students, UNRWA schools, Beirut, Lebanon,

Canada gives $50M to UN Palestinian refugee agency that U.S. says is 'flawed'

Canada is contributing $50 million to the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency — after the United States decided to stop funding what it called an "irredeemably flawed" organization.

By Mike Blanchfield in News, US News, Politics | October 14th 2018

Freeland announces new Canadian consul general posts for Detroit, Los Angeles

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has filled two new senior diplomatic posts to lead the Canadian consulates in Detroit and Los Angeles.

By The Canadian Press in News, Politics | October 14th 2018

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, sunglasses, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,

Canadian designers regularly showering Justin Trudeau and family with gifts

A pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. A limited edition, painted leather clutch. Beauty products, glittering jewelry, shoes, luggage, children's clothing, sporting accessories.

By Teresa Wright in News, Politics | October 14th 2018

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, press conference, Francophonie Summit, Yerevan, Armenia,

Trudeau demurs on Khashoggi, defends Canada's work to date calling out Saudis

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau demurred on Friday, October 12, 2018, on the darkening mystery surrounding the fate of Jamal Khashoggi, saying only that Canada has "serious issues" with reports the Washington Post columnist was killed by Saudi Arabian operatives inside that country's consulate in Turkey.

By James McCarten in News, US News, Politics | October 14th 2018

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