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Russia blames Israel for plane shot down by Syrian missile

Russia blames Israel for plane shot down by Syrian missile

A Russian reconnaissance aircraft was brought down over the Mediterranean Sea as it was returning to its home base inside Syria, killing all 15 people on board.
Korean leaders meet in Pyongyang for potentially tough talks

Korean leaders meet in Pyongyang for potentially tough talks

South Korean President Moon Jae-in began his third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday.
Filipino-Canadians concerned about family after typhoon hits Philippines

Filipino-Canadians concerned about family after typhoon hits Philippines

Typhoon Mangkhut has killed 66 people in the Philippines and four in China
Ottawa looks at having retired judge help guide renewed pipeline review process

Ottawa looks at having retired judge help guide renewed pipeline review process

The feds would only says that ‘multiple options were on the table’
Canada bans use of trans fats in food products

Canada bans use of trans fats in food products

Trans fats are know to cause heart disease
Governments join to push for World Heritage Site for Vancouver’s Chinatown

Governments join to push for World Heritage Site for Vancouver’s Chinatown

Premier Horgan says the contributions of early Chinese immigrants and their descendants touch every corner of the province.
Breaking: Ontario MP Leona Alleslev ditches Liberals, crosses floor to Tories

Breaking: Ontario MP Leona Alleslev ditches Liberals, crosses floor to Tories

Leona Alleslev made the announcement as MPs returned to Ottawa following their summer break.
Protesters rally outside Ont. legislature during rare midnight sitting

Protesters rally outside Ont. legislature during rare midnight sitting

Protesters voiced their opposition to the bill inside Queen’s Park as well, heckling Progressive Conservative legislators with cries of “shame, shame” until the Speaker cleared the public galleries.
NDP has yet to nominate a single candidate for next federal election

NDP has yet to nominate a single candidate for next federal election

While the Conservatives and the Liberals tout having candidates nominated and money in the bank the NDP has yet to nominate a single candidate.
Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

The Japanese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake.