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Canada's bitter weather has even penguins

Montreal - Muslimchronicle

Just how cold is it in Canada? Ask the penguins at the Calgary zoo: Even they have had to take shelter. King penguins -- one of five species at the zoo in western Alberta province -- are certainly accustomed to chilly weather, more so than species like the Humboldt that prefer somewhat warmer climes, said zoo curator Malu Celli. But with a coldRead more

a 'progressive agenda' at risk

Montreal - Muslimchronicle

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promises a "progressive agenda" for Canada's G7 presidency in 2018, but talks may once again hit a snag over climate change after the US withdrawal from the Paris agreement. For Justin Trudeau, this presidency comes at a time when his government has been struggling with a difficult renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with theRead more

Homicide team to probe 'suspicious' deaths of Canada billionaire couple

Montreal - Muslimchronicle

Toronto's homicide unit has taken over a probe into the "suspicious" deaths of Canadian pharmaceutical billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife Honey, police said Sunday after finding they had died of strangulation. "The cause of death for both deceased was ligature neck compression," Toronto police said in a statement following post-mortem investigations of the bodies of the 75-year-old chairman ofRead more

Calgary Winter Olympics bid needs more work: committee

Montreal - Muslimchronicle

Calgary's bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games needs further evaluation by the local authority to the tune of CAN$2 million ($1.6 million), according to recommendations presented to the city council Monday. The Calgary Bid Exploration Committee (CBEC) said it "remains skeptical" of a potential bid from the west Canadian town, which hosted the Winter Games in 1988. In aRead more

Canada's Bombardier hiring 1,000 to build more business jets

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Canadian manufacturer Bombardier announced Friday the addition of 1,000 jobs in Montreal to build business jets, to meet rising demand for its new Global 7000 series. The Global 7000 will be the largest purpose-built business jet in the industry, with the longest range and speed, when it enters into service in the second half of 2018 -- two years behindRead more

Canadians a bit less happy, but satisfied with their jobs

Montreal - Muslimchronicle

Canadians are less likely to find a good balance between work and family, but are mostly satisfied with their jobs, according to a survey released Tuesday. In the eight years to 2016, the number of Canadians who reported being satisfied or very satisfied with their work-life balance fell by 10 percentage points to 68 percent, according to the Statistics CanadaRead more

Montreal celebrates Leonard Cohen, who wouldn't like it

Montreal - Muslimchronicle

Montreal this week celebrates Leonard Cohen, its native son whose sage and spiritual songwriting impacted generations. But the singer, who died one year ago, probably wouldn't have wanted it. "In all honesty, I think it's better that he's not here for this," admitted his son Adam Cohen, who has spearheaded the anniversary commemorations. "One of his chief distinguishing characteristics wasRead more

Montreal celebrates Leonard Cohen, who wouldn't like it

Montreal - Muslimchronicle

Canada: Amazon to add 1,000 jobs in Vancouver

Montreal - Muslimchronicle

Amazon announced Friday that it will double its workforce in Canada's western metropolis of Vancouver, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of its Seattle headquarters, to 2,000. The company said in a statement it would open a new office in downtown Vancouver in 2020 to accomodate the new staff, which will bring its total number of its employees across CanadaRead more