The United Kingdom said Thursday it would ban TikTok on government phones with immediate effect, a move to follow other Western countries who have barred the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns. TikTok has come under increasing scrutiny due to…
Canada bans TikTok on government devices
Canada will ban video app TikTok from all government-issued devices starting on Tuesday. The decision follows a review by Canada’s chief information officer, and the app “presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security”, a government spokesperson said…
FIFA officially confirms Canadian men’s automatic 2026 World Cup qualification
The Canadian men’s national soccer team has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup. Soccer’s international governing body confirmed that Canada — along with the U.S. and Mexico — have secured automatic berths as co-hosts of the 2026…
Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US military
The US military is unsure what three flying objects it shot out of the skies over North America were – and how they were able to stay aloft. President Joe Biden ordered another object – the fourth in total this…
US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron
The US has shot down another unidentified flying object, this time over Lake Huron near the Canadian border, in what is the fourth such incident this month. It was downed by Air Force and National Guard pilots on Sunday, Michigan…
John Tory: Toronto mayor quits after affair with ex-staffer during pandemic
The mayor of Canadian city Toronto has resigned unexpectedly after admitting to a relationship with a former staff member. John Tory’s announcement came shortly after the Toronto Star newspaper reported he had an affair with the 31-year-old woman – whom…
US fighter jet shoots down unidentified object over Canada
A United States fighter jet has shot down an unidentified cylindrical object over Canada in a joint operation by the North American neighbours. The shootdown on Saturday was the second such action in as many days and comes as North…
Canada to pay Indigenous abuse survivors more than $2b
Canada will pay hundreds of Indigenous communities more than $2 billion in compensation for nearly a century of abuse suffered by children in residential schools, its government has announced. A class-action lawsuit brought by 324 Indigenous communities has resulted in…
What’s behind Canada’s drastic new alcohol guidance
In Canada, it should be Dry January all year round, according to new national recommendations that say zero alcohol is the only risk-free approach. If you must drink at all, two drinks maximum each week is deemed low-risk by the…
Sri Lanka raises objections to sanctions imposed by Canada on 2 ex-presidents
Sri Lanka on Wednesday raised strong objections with Canada over a decision to impose sanctions on two former Sri Lankan Presidents. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that he raised Sri Lanka’s concerns at a meeting with Canada’s acting high commissioner…
