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Watch given to captain who saved 700 Titanic passengers sells for £1.56m
Amount paid at auction is highest ever for memorabilia related to ship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1912. A gold pocket watch presented to the captain of a steamship which rescued more than ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Why Wrexham’s Captain Has Been Allowed to Bypass a Soccer Rule
James McClean will be allowed to leave the field using the shortest route to the tunnel in a bid to improve his safety.Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Captain Tom's family repeatedly made money from charity, inquiry finds
The fundraiser's family damaged public trust by not donating any money from his books, a report finds.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Captain Tom’s Daughter Profited From the Charity in His Name
The family of Captain Tom Moore, who raised $50 million for Britain’s health service during the pandemic, has been criticized for ‘serious and repeated’ misconduct by an official inquiry.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
'I was shocked' by Captain Tom charity, says ex-boss
The former chief executive of the Captain Tom Foundation tells the BBC he uncovered what he considered questionable practices.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Is Canada’s New Immigration Policy Really the End of an Era?
Critics say the review of the permanent and temporary residents’ programs amounts to the abandonment of decades of “welcome mat” policy. But globally, Canada is still peerless in its openness.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Canadiens: Can Montembeault Crack Canada's Roster?
The Four Nations Face-off's tickets are now on sale and soon, the rosters will be named, will Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Samuel Montembeault make the cut for Canada?Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
Canada and Mexico Fear a More Protectionist America
U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have both said they would reopen negotiations on the USMCA free-trade pact.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Largest drug "super lab" in Canada's history is busted
Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident
Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Canada Sends Mixed Signals With TikTok Shutdown Order
The industry minister closed TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver over security concerns, but Canadians can still download and use the app.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
Canada fires coach Priestman over drone scandal
Bev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the use of drones to spy on an opponent at this year's Paris Olympics, Canada ...Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
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Teen with bird flu in Canada hospitalized in critical condition
A teenager is in critical condition in a British Columbia children’s hospital, sick with Canada’s first presumptive human case of avian influenza.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
‘I'm Going to Bluesky’ Is the New ‘I’m Moving to Canada’
Users frustrated with Elon Musk’s handling of X and closeness to president-elect Donald Trump are fleeing to Bluesky—an easier migration than leaving the US.Tech - Wired - November 15 -
55,000 Postal Workers in Canada Strike Over Pay
The union walked out after talks with the country’s main mail operator failed. The stoppage could disrupt deliveries before the holidays.Business - The New York Times - November 15 -
Canada imports US electricity as droughts curb hydropower
Move highlights climate risk to world’s biggest source of renewable energyWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
NHL looks beyond U.S., Canada for league growth
International expansion means more robust recruiting, a bigger audience and more revenue and sponsorship opportunities.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
