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Veteran police officer, 61, retires to focus on frisky online modeling career

November 18, 2023

Veteran police officer, 61, retires to focus on frisky online modeling career

A 61-year-old woman in Canada left her job as a police officer to launch a career in bikini modeling, which has since generated thousands of dollars a month, she said.

On this day in history, November 18, 1883, North American railroads create time zones, reshape global life

November 18, 2023

On this day in history, November 18, 1883, North American railroads create time zones, reshape global life

North American railroads created time zones to bring sanity to scheduling transcontinental travel on this day in history, Nov. 18, 1883. The system was quickly adopted around the world.

Canada, 5 European countries look to join genocide case against Burma

November 16, 2023

Canada, 5 European countries look to join genocide case against Burma

Canada is attempting, alongside five Western European countries, to join an International Court of Justice case against Burma for its globally-condemned treatment of Rohingya Muslims.

Star Canadian singer's Indigenous heritage disputed in bombshell report

November 16, 2023

Star Canadian singer's Indigenous heritage disputed in bombshell report

A CBC report suggests singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie faked her Indigenous identity, according to documents and interviews conducted with family members.

Violent incidents over Israel-Hamas war at top Canadian college leads to arrest, police investigation

November 14, 2023

Violent incidents over Israel-Hamas war at top Canadian college leads to arrest, police investigation

Concordia University is the latest college to face backlash from alumni and donors over allegations of antisemitism making the campus unsafe for Jewish students.

Climber killed in avalanche at Canada's Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

November 14, 2023

Climber killed in avalanche at Canada's Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

A Canadian climber died over the weekend after being buried in an avalanche that tumbled down a mountain at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, officials said.

Jewish school in Montreal target of gunfire for second time in a week

November 12, 2023

Jewish school in Montreal target of gunfire for second time in a week

The Yeshiva Gedola of Montreal was targeted with gunfire for the second time in a week early Sunday and police say no arrests have been made.

Canada’s Trudeau says shots fired at Montreal Jewish schools, Concordia University brawl are ‘unacceptable’

November 10, 2023

Canada’s Trudeau says shots fired at Montreal Jewish schools, Concordia University brawl are ‘unacceptable’

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemns concerning incidents in Montreal this week, including two Jewish schools being fired at, as “unacceptable."

Man uses Apple AirTag to track, recover BMW stolen from his driveway: 'Pretty insane'

November 9, 2023

Man uses Apple AirTag to track, recover BMW stolen from his driveway: 'Pretty insane'

A man in Canada used an Apple AirTag device to track down his stolen vehicle taken from his driveway in the middle of the night.

Shania Twain’s crew members hospitalized after tour bus involved in multi-vehicle crash

November 8, 2023

Shania Twain’s crew members hospitalized after tour bus involved in multi-vehicle crash

Shania Twain's crew members were hospitalized Wednesday following a multi-vehicle collision on a highway in Canada. The country singer was not on the bus.