Canada News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:02:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Canada News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Canadians Head to Polls in Pivotal Election Shaped by Trump’s Trade Policies https://www.theinfostride.com/canadians-head-to-polls-in-pivotal-election-shaped-by-trumps-trade-policies/ https://www.theinfostride.com/canadians-head-to-polls-in-pivotal-election-shaped-by-trumps-trade-policies/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=409331 Canadians are heading to the polls today (Monday) to elect a new government amid growing tensions with the United States and renewed trade pressures under President Donald Trump. The Liberal Party, now led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, was initially projected to suffer a heavy defeat against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. However, a surge of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/canadians-head-to-polls-in-pivotal-election-shaped-by-trumps-trade-policies/feed/ 0 Ontario Premier Suspends Electricity Surcharge Amid US Tariff Threats https://www.theinfostride.com/ontario-premier-suspends-electricity-surcharge-amid-us-tariff-threats/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ontario-premier-suspends-electricity-surcharge-amid-us-tariff-threats/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405120 Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Tuesday that the province has agreed to suspend a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, following discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The decision comes in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ontario-premier-suspends-electricity-surcharge-amid-us-tariff-threats/feed/ 0 Trump Slams Canada’s Banking Regulations Amid Trade Tensions https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-slams-canadas-banking-regulations-amid-trade-tensions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-slams-canadas-banking-regulations-amid-trade-tensions/#respond Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404496 United States President Donald Trump has criticized Canada’s banking regulations, alleging that American banks are barred from operating in the country while Canadian banks enjoy access to the U.S. market. Trump made this claim in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, writing: “Canada doesn’t allow American banks to do business in Canada, but their [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-slams-canadas-banking-regulations-amid-trade-tensions/feed/ 0 Canada bans messaging platforms WeChat, Kaspersky on government devices https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-bans-messaging-platforms-wechat-kaspersky-on-government-devices/ https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-bans-messaging-platforms-wechat-kaspersky-on-government-devices/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:58:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358956 WeChat, a Chinese messaging service, and Kaspersky, a Russian antivirus product, were both removed off government-issued mobile devices in Canada on Monday due to privacy and security concerns. However, the Canadian government stated that no sensitive information had been exposed. WeChat, which is owned by Tencent, and applications developed by Kaspersky, which is based in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-bans-messaging-platforms-wechat-kaspersky-on-government-devices/feed/ 0 Canadian govt receives record 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022 https://www.theinfostride.com/canadian-govt-receives-record-431645-new-permanent-residents-in-2022/ https://www.theinfostride.com/canadian-govt-receives-record-431645-new-permanent-residents-in-2022/#respond Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=339069 “As the government focuses on addressing the acute labour market shortages we are facing today and building a strong economy into the future, one thing remains certain: immigration is a key part of the solution,” Xinhua news agency quoted the IRCC statement as saying. The Canadian government announced that it received 431,645 new permanent residents [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/canadian-govt-receives-record-431645-new-permanent-residents-in-2022/feed/ 0 Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Denies Meddling In 2020 Shooting Investigation https://www.theinfostride.com/canadian-pm-justin-trudeau-denies-meddling-in-2020-shooting-investigation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/canadian-pm-justin-trudeau-denies-meddling-in-2020-shooting-investigation/#respond Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:33:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=327287 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denied meddling in an investigation into the 2020 mass shooting, the worst the country’s history. Brenda Lucki, head of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), has been accused of pressuring local officers to help advance Trudeau’s gun control plans, the BBC quoted the Halifax Examiner as saying, which was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/canadian-pm-justin-trudeau-denies-meddling-in-2020-shooting-investigation/feed/ 0 Canada Ends Contract With Malaysia’s Supermax Over Labour Allegations https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-ends-contract-with-malaysias-supermax-over-labour-allegations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-ends-contract-with-malaysias-supermax-over-labour-allegations/#respond Mon, 17 Jan 2022 21:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=316854 Canada has terminated its sourcing contract with Malaysian glove maker Supermax Corp following allegations about forced labour, the country’s public services and procurement department said on Tuesday. Malaysian factories making products ranging from medical gloves to palm oil have increasingly come under scrutiny over allegations they abuse foreign workers, who form a significant part of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-ends-contract-with-malaysias-supermax-over-labour-allegations/feed/ 0 Sliced Mushrooms Sold In Ontario, Quebec Recalled Over Possible Listeria Contamination https://www.theinfostride.com/sliced-mushrooms-sold-in-ontario-quebec-recalled-over-possible-listeria-contamination/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sliced-mushrooms-sold-in-ontario-quebec-recalled-over-possible-listeria-contamination/#respond Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:40:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315265 A possible Listeria contamination has prompted the recall of sliced white mushrooms sold in Ontario and Quebec and possibly other provinces or territories. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall has been issued by Carleton Mushroom for the mushrooms, which were prepared for Metro Brands. The product was sold in 227-gram packages with a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sliced-mushrooms-sold-in-ontario-quebec-recalled-over-possible-listeria-contamination/feed/ 0 Justin Trudeau’s Liberals Win Canada Election, But Miss Majority https://www.theinfostride.com/justin-trudeaus-liberals-win-canada-election-but-miss-majority/ https://www.theinfostride.com/justin-trudeaus-liberals-win-canada-election-but-miss-majority/#respond Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308507 Canadians gave Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party a victory in Monday’s parliamentary elections, but his gamble to win a majority of seats appeared to have failed. The Liberals were on track to win the most seats of any party. The 49-year-old Trudeau channeled the star power of his father, the Liberal icon and late [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/justin-trudeaus-liberals-win-canada-election-but-miss-majority/feed/ 0 Canada’s Trudeau May Cling To Power In Election But Likely To Lose Majority https://www.theinfostride.com/canadas-trudeau-may-cling-to-power-in-election-but-likely-to-lose-majority/ https://www.theinfostride.com/canadas-trudeau-may-cling-to-power-in-election-but-likely-to-lose-majority/#respond Sun, 19 Sep 2021 21:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308444 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may cling to power in Monday’s election but looks set to lose his bid for a parliamentary majority after a tough campaign that dashed his hopes for a convincing win. Trudeau has a minority administration, forcing him to rely on other parties and make policy compromises to govern. With opinion [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/canadas-trudeau-may-cling-to-power-in-election-but-likely-to-lose-majority/feed/ 0 Fort Mcmurray Ponders What’s Next Amidst Continued Wildfires And Oil Bust https://www.theinfostride.com/fort-mcmurray-ponders-whats-next-amidst-continued-wildfires-and-oil-bust/ Sun, 08 May 2016 08:28:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127974 Long before the oil era, Fort McMurray first flourished as a fur trading hub tucked in a valley of northern Canada’s boreal forest. Even then, the area’s shiny black soil stood out. Devastated by wildfires this week, this outpost for oil-sands workers 700 kilometers (540 miles) northeast of the industry’s high-rise headquarters in Calgary has [...]

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]]> Alberta Wildfire: Canada Oil Price Surges As Production Slows https://www.theinfostride.com/alberta-wildfire-canada-oil-price-surges-as-production-slows/ Fri, 06 May 2016 22:48:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127875 The worst wildfire in Alberta history is boosting Canadian crude prices as oil companies evacuate workers and shut in output. Western Canadian Select, the benchmark for oil sands production, strengthened $1.35 to a $11.50-a-barrel discount to U.S. West Texas Intermediate on Thursday at 7:38 a.m. Calgary time, the smallest difference since July, data compiled by [...]

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]]> Canada Providing Humanitarian Funding to Support UNICEF in Somalia / Canada's support is improving health, well-being and protection of children, women and their families in Somalia https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-providing-humanitarian-funding-to-support-unicef-in-somalia-canadas-support-is-improving-health-well-being-and-protection-of-children-women-and-their-families-in-somalia/ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 02:05:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/canada-providing-humanitarian-funding-to-support-unicef-in-somalia-canadas-support-is-improving-health-well-being-and-protection-of-children-women-and-their-families-in-somalia/ OTTAWA, Canada, July 24, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, Nina Grewal, Member of Parliament for Fleetwood-Port Kells, announced humanitarian assistance funding to support the efforts of UNICEF in Somalia. The support will help improve the health, well-being and protection of [...]

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]]> #JailBreak: Three inmates escape Quebec jail on helicopter https://www.theinfostride.com/jailbreak-three-inmates-escape-quebec-jail-on-helicopter/ Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:32:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47185 Three prisoners, deemed extremely dangerous by police, have broken out of a Canadian jail in a helicopter, local media reported, the second such daring jailbreak recently in Quebec. In March 2013, two inmates were lifted on a hijacked helicopter from…

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]]> #Economy: Canada’s economic growth slows to 0.3 percent in Q1 https://www.theinfostride.com/economy-canadas-economic-growth-slows-to-0-3-percent-in-q1/ Fri, 30 May 2014 13:41:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=45630 Canada's economic growth slowed in the first quarter to 0.3 percent, as higher household spending was offset by lower government and business outlays, the government statistical agency said Friday. The figure is less than half the previous quarter's…

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]]> Canadians to rest well after sweeping Lightning https://www.theinfostride.com/canadians-to-rest-well-after-sweeping-lightning/ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 05:22:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37921 Canada's only team in the National Hockey League playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens, became the first team to reach the second round, thanks to a first-round sweep of Tampa Bay. No club from Canada has won the Stanley Cup since Montreal in 1993 and the…

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]]> About 900 Canadians’ tax data stolen in Heartbleed breach https://www.theinfostride.com/about-900-canadians-tax-data-stolen-in-heartbleed-breach/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:21:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=35753 Personal data for as many as 900 Canadian taxpayers was stolen after being made vulnerable by the "Heartbleed" bug, officials in Ottawa said on Monday. Andrew Treusch, Commissioner of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), said government security agencies notified…

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]]> Flaw affects Canada tax filing website at crunch time https://www.theinfostride.com/flaw-affects-canada-tax-filing-website-at-crunch-time/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 18:47:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=34463 Canada's tax agency shuttered its website Wednesday after warning that encrypted taxpayer data could be vulnerable to the "Heartbleed" bug. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) said the decision, which comes only three weeks before the annual income tax…

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]]> Canada top court rejects justice’s appointment https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-top-court-rejects-justices-appointment/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:44:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29952 Canada's high court on Friday rejected Prime Minister Stephen Harper's appointment of a like-minded justice to the top court, saying the vacancy must be filled by a judge or lawyer from Quebec. In a 6-1 decision, Supreme Court justices barred Marc Nadon…

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]]> BlackBerry sells its Canadian properties https://www.theinfostride.com/blackberry-sells-its-canadian-properties/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:06:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29925 Struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry said Friday it is selling most of its Canadian real estate holdings, and will lease back some space after the sale. A buyer was not identified, but the Waterloo, Canada-based company said the deal includes three…

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]]> Canadian Synchronized Swimming National Team pursue its preparation in France, March 20-22 https://www.theinfostride.com/canadian-synchronized-swimming-national-team-pursue-its-preparation-in-france-march-20-22/ Wed, 19 Mar 2014 23:46:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29567 Canadian Synchronized Swimming National Team pursue its preparation in France, March 20-22 The MAKE UP FOR EVER France Open will be held in Montreuil NEWSSCANADA-PLUS                                SPORTS  WATCH  –    Ottawa, March…

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]]> Canada’s long-time finance minister resigns https://www.theinfostride.com/canadas-long-time-finance-minister-resigns/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:12:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29373 Canada's long-time finance minister announced his resignation Tuesday, after steering the G7 nation through the Great Recession and back to a balanced budget forecast for next year. Jim Flaherty, 64, said he informed Prime Minister Stephen Harper on…

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]]> Canada defends seal hunt as it asks WTO to void EU ban https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-defends-seal-hunt-as-it-asks-wto-to-void-eu-ban/ Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:12:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29191 Seal-hunters must have the same rights as fishermen, Canada's Environment Minister Leonoa Aglukkaq insisted Monday, as her country battled a Brussels' trade ban at the WTO. Speaking on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization appeal hearing on the…

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]]> SpeedyPassword: Easy-to-Use Password Manager and Generator https://www.theinfostride.com/speedypassword-easy-to-use-password-manager-and-generator/ Sat, 22 Feb 2014 08:05:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/02/speedypassword-easy-to-use-password-manager-and-generator/ SpeedyPassword, a brand new application from the makers of SpeedyBackup and SpeedyPC Pro, offers a premium password manager and password generator to protect user’s Facebook, Twitter, WordPress and other online accounts. Victoria, Canada, February 22, 2014 –(PR.com)– Regardless of experience level, SpeedyPassword is a password manager that gives computer users a free, fast and easy [...]

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]]> Shaw Communications Makes Cheering on Canada That Much Easier With Full Guest Access to All Shaw Go WiFi Areas https://www.theinfostride.com/shaw-communications-makes-cheering-on-canada-that-much-easier-with-full-guest-access-to-all-shaw-go-wifi-areas/ Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:50:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/02/shaw-communications-makes-cheering-on-canada-that-much-easier-with-full-guest-access-to-all-shaw-go-wifi-areas/ CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – Feb. 19, 2014) – Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B) (NYSE:SJR) is giving Canadians the opportunity to catch all the action as our Canadian athletes go for gold this weekend with complimentary open access to its extensive Shaw Go WiFi network. Open access will be made available beginning at 11:59pm MT on Wednesday, Feb 19 [...]

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]]> Canada Heralds Anniversary of Libya's Pro-Democracy Revolution https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-heralds-anniversary-of-libyas-pro-democracy-revolution/ Mon, 17 Feb 2014 12:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/02/canada-heralds-anniversary-of-libyas-pro-democracy-revolution/ OTTAWA, Canada, February 17, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today made the following statement on the third anniversary of Libya’s pro-democracy revolution: “Canada salutes the courage of the Libyan people, who rid themselves of the brutal Qadhafi dictatorship three years ago. We welcome the Libyan government’s efforts to fulfill the [...]

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]]> Canada Provides Additional Humanitarian Assistance to the Central African Republic / Canada deeply concerned for those affected by the ongoing conflict in the impoverished African country https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-provides-additional-humanitarian-assistance-to-the-central-african-republic-canada-deeply-concerned-for-those-affected-by-the-ongoing-conflict-in-the-impoverished-african-country/ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:25:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/02/canada-provides-additional-humanitarian-assistance-to-the-central-african-republic-canada-deeply-concerned-for-those-affected-by-the-ongoing-conflict-in-the-impoverished-african-country/ OTTAWA, Canada, February 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today announced an additional contribution from Canada to address the dire humanitarian needs of the people affected by conflict and food insecurity in the Central African Republic (CAR). The Government is providing financial support to [...]

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]]> Canada Condemns Upsurge of Violence in Central African Republic https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-condemns-upsurge-of-violence-in-central-african-republic/ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 09:25:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/02/canada-condemns-upsurge-of-violence-in-central-african-republic/ OTTAWA, Canada, February 10, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, today issued the following statement: “Canada strongly condemns the upsurge of violence in the Central African Republic that reportedly claimed the lives of 75 people in the town of Boda during sectarian clashes [...]

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]]> Minister Paradis Concludes a Productive Visit to Tanzania / Paradis confirmed Canada's engagement to help create prosperity and improve health services in Tanzania https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-paradis-concludes-a-productive-visit-to-tanzania-paradis-confirmed-canadas-engagement-to-help-create-prosperity-and-improve-health-services-in-tanzania/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:15:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/02/minister-paradis-concludes-a-productive-visit-to-tanzania-paradis-confirmed-canadas-engagement-to-help-create-prosperity-and-improve-health-services-in-tanzania/ OTTAWA, Canada, February 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — International Development Minister Christian Paradis meets with the President of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, to discuss continued collaboration in advancing joint objectives such as improving the health of mothers and young children. The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie, today [...]

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]]> Minister Paradis Concludes a Constructive Visit to South Africa / Paradis confirmed Canada's support for African countries as they look to manage their natural resources more responsibly and transpare https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-paradis-concludes-a-constructive-visit-to-south-africa-paradis-confirmed-canadas-support-for-african-countries-as-they-look-to-manage-their-natural-resources-more-responsibly-and-tran/ Tue, 04 Feb 2014 08:35:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/02/minister-paradis-concludes-a-constructive-visit-to-south-africa-paradis-confirmed-canadas-support-for-african-countries-as-they-look-to-manage-their-natural-resources-more-responsibly-and-tran/ OTTAWA, Canada, February 4, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On February 3, 2014, Minister Paradis delivers opening remarks at a breakfast discussion forum in CapeTown, South Africa: “Investing in Mining in Africa – Transformation, Challenges and Opportunities”. The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie, today concluded a successful visit [...]

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]]> Axiom Zen Is the Exclusive Organizing Partner for #HTML500, Canada's Largest Learn-to-Code Event https://www.theinfostride.com/axiom-zen-is-the-exclusive-organizing-partner-for-html500-canadas-largest-learn-to-code-event/ Sun, 02 Feb 2014 00:50:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/axiom-zen-is-the-exclusive-organizing-partner-for-html500-canadas-largest-learn-to-code-event/ VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwired – Feb 1, 2014) – Axiom Zen, an organizing partner for the HTML500, is proud to support a global movement aimed at teaching the basics of code to non-coders. The HTML500 is Canada’s largest learn-to-code event and will be taking place Feb 1, 2014 in Vancouver, B.C. The event is organized in partnership [...]

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]]> Lattice Builds Sales Momentum in Canada With 87-Station Video Visitation Installation in Surrey, BC https://www.theinfostride.com/lattice-builds-sales-momentum-in-canada-with-87-station-video-visitation-installation-in-surrey-bc/ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:50:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/lattice-builds-sales-momentum-in-canada-with-87-station-video-visitation-installation-in-surrey-bc/ PENNSAUKEN, NJ–(Marketwired – Jan 29, 2014) – Lattice Incorporated (OTCQB: LTTC) (“Lattice” or the “Company”), a cloud-solutions provider of inmate management network systems for correction facilities, completed an 87-station video visitation installation at the Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, in Surrey, British Columbia. Lattice’s video visitation system is a web-based technology that allows secure communication between [...]

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]]> SEB Agrees to Acquire Adeeva Nutritionals Canada Inc. and the Wellness Intellectual Property Assets of Dr. James Meschino https://www.theinfostride.com/seb-agrees-to-acquire-adeeva-nutritionals-canada-inc-and-the-wellness-intellectual-property-assets-of-dr-james-meschino/ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 00:50:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/seb-agrees-to-acquire-adeeva-nutritionals-canada-inc-and-the-wellness-intellectual-property-assets-of-dr-james-meschino/ TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Jan. 27, 2014) – Smart Employee Benefits Inc. (“SEB”) (TSX VENTURE:SEB), is a technology company providing “business processes software solutions and services” to corporate and government clients with specialty practices focused on “managing group benefit solutions and health claims processing environments.” SEB has agreed via a Letter of Agreement (“LOA”) to acquire [...]

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]]> Ghana joins nigeria to canada https://www.theinfostride.com/ghana-joins-nigeria-to-canada/ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:10:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/ghana-joins-nigeria-to-canada/ Ghana and Nigeria will represent Africa at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup scheduled from 5-24 August in Canada. The Ghanaians booked their place after beating Equatorial Guinea 4-3 on penalties on Sunday in Accra. The encounter ended 1-0 in favour of the Black Princesses in normal time but Grace Adams’ first half strike [...]

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]]> Canada Marks Conclusion of Constitutional Referendum in Egypt https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-marks-conclusion-of-constitutional-referendum-in-egypt/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 18:35:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/canada-marks-conclusion-of-constitutional-referendum-in-egypt/ OTTAWA, Canada, January 16, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “The conclusion of voting in Egypt’s constitutional referendum marks an important step in that country’s road map forward. “Canada supports the continued implementation of the transition road map, which includes upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. “It [...]

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]]> First road to Canada’s Arctic coast breaks ground https://www.theinfostride.com/first-road-to-canadas-arctic-coast-breaks-ground/ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:30:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=9226 Prime Minister Stephen Harper officially broke ground Wednesday on the US$185 million first all-season highway to Canada's Arctic coast, which it is hoped will open up resource development in the far north. The extension of the Dempster Highway is to…

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]]> New Certification Program to Showcase Canada's Best Franchised Businesses https://www.theinfostride.com/new-certification-program-to-showcase-canadas-best-franchised-businesses/ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:50:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/new-certification-program-to-showcase-canadas-best-franchised-businesses/ VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – Jan. 7, 2014) – Canadian franchise directory and knowledge resource, BeTheBoss.ca, today launches an ‘approved franchisor’ certification program to highlight the professionalism of its listed franchise businesses. The system awards two types of certification badge to franchisors in order to identify their brand as a franchise system provider that meets the [...]

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]]> Canada squad brings back 11 to defend Olympic gold in Sochi https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-squad-brings-back-11-to-defend-olympic-gold-in-sochi/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 23:32:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8970 Sidney Crosby, whose "golden goal" in overtime brought Canada the 2010 Winter Olympic crown, was among 11 National Hockey League players named Tuesday to Canada's Olympic squad for the Sochi Games. Crosby took a pass from Jarome Iginla and fired the…

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]]> Canada plunges into a deep freeze https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-plunges-into-a-deep-freeze/ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 17:01:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8565 Extreme cold in Canada Monday disrupted flights and school classes, caused widespread power outages and created havoc on roads. Temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius (-58 Fahrenheit) with a wind chill -- colder than the surface of Mars --…

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]]> The Government of Canada Lists Boko Haram and the Caucasus Emirate as Terrorist Organizations https://www.theinfostride.com/the-government-of-canada-lists-boko-haram-and-the-caucasus-emirate-as-terrorist-organizations/ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:45:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=7037 Public Safety Canada December 30, 2013 16:12 ET OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 30, 2013) - The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today announced that the Government of Canada has listed Boko Haram…

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]]> Canada Welcomes Conclusion of Kampala Dialogue https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-welcomes-conclusion-of-kampala-dialogue/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:05:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/canada-welcomes-conclusion-of-kampala-dialogue/ OTTAWA, Canada, December 15, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights, today issued the following statement: “Canada welcomes the recent conclusion of the Kampala Dialogue between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed rebel [...]

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]]> Canada approves law school accused of homophobia https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-approves-law-school-accused-of-homophobia/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 17:51:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=5689 Canada's first faith-based law school has been approved by education officials, despite objections to its allegedly homophobic policies. Trinity Western University in westernmost Canada received the nod late Wednesday from the British Columbia minister…

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]]> Canada provides humanitarian assistance to people affected by drought in Namibia https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-provides-humanitarian-assistance-to-people-affected-by-drought-in-namibia/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:05:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/canada-provides-humanitarian-assistance-to-people-affected-by-drought-in-namibia/ OTTAWA, Canada, July 11, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Canada is providing immediate assistance to approximately 55,000 people in Namibia as drought conditions intensify, announced the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Development. Canada will help to provide the most vulnerable with cooked meals, as well as water, sanitation services, seeds, and tools. “Our international [...]

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]]> Refugees in Sudan Resettled in Canada https://www.theinfostride.com/refugees-in-sudan-resettled-in-canada/ Fri, 13 Dec 2013 12:56:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/refugees-in-sudan-resettled-in-canada/ GENEVA, Switzerland, December 13, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On the 10th and 11th of December 2013, IOM Sudan arranged for the safe departure of 60 Eritrean refugees to be resettled to Canada from Sudan. IOM Staff from Sudan escorted the refugees to Calgary and Toronto. The Government of Canada is the first in the [...]

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]]> Canada Condemns Violence Against Christian and Muslim Communities in the Central African Republic https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-condemns-violence-against-christian-and-muslim-communities-in-the-central-african-republic/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 08:55:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/canada-condemns-violence-against-christian-and-muslim-communities-in-the-central-african-republic/ OTTAWA, Canada, December 5, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Following ongoing reports of violence in the Central African Republic, including a United Nations report today of an attack on civilians near the capital Bangui, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada is very concerned by the recent acts of violence in [...]

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]]> Labatt Breweries signs up to support the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ https://www.theinfostride.com/labatt-breweries-signs-up-to-support-the-fifa-womens-world-cup-canada-2015/ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 20:01:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?guid=2aef45b339da31e8b3f74ddf6f469708 © Getty Images FIFA and the National Organising Committee are pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement with Labatt Breweries of Canada. Labatt is the second National Supporter of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™. The agreement provides Labatt with extensive marketing rights within Canada for the next edition of the flagship tournament in women’s…

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]]> Canada Condemns Violence in Tripoli https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-condemns-violence-in-tripoli/ Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:32:00 +0000 http://apo.theinfostrides.com/africa/canada-condemns-violence-in-tripoli/ OTTAWA, Canada, November 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns the recent violence in Tripoli, in particular the attacks against civilians, and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Canada extends its condolences and sympathies to the families of the innocent victims of the [...]

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]]> Partnership Africa Canada Welcomes First ICGLR-Certified Conflict-Free Mineral Certificates From Rwanda https://www.theinfostride.com/partnership-africa-canada-welcomes-first-icglr-certified-conflict-free-mineral-certificates-from-rwanda/ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 08:32:00 +0000 http://apo.theinfostrides.com/africa/partnership-africa-canada-welcomes-first-icglr-certified-conflict-free-mineral-certificates-from-rwanda/ OTTAWA, Canada, November 15, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A leading international organization working in the conflict free mineral sector today welcomes news that Rwanda has become the first country in Africa’s Great Lakes region to issue a certificate verifying that their minerals are not contributing to fuelling war and contributing to human rights violations. [...]

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]]> Canada Deepens Cooperation with Algeria in Fight Against Terrorism https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-deepens-cooperation-with-algeria-in-fight-against-terrorism/ Mon, 16 Sep 2013 06:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/apr/canada-deepens-cooperation-with-algeria-in-fight-against-terrorism/ OTTAWA, Canada, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced a contribution of more than $1.2 million toward counterterrorism initiatives aimed at strengthening border security and judicial systems in North Africa and the Sahel. He made the announcement alongside Ramtane Lamamra, Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a visit [...]

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