Jul 05 Canada to give apology, millions to compensate former Gitmo detainee By Larisa Epatko The Canadian-born and former Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr will receive an apology from the Canadian government and about 10.5 million in Canadian dollars, or about US$8 million, under a deal his lawyers negotiated last month. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch 2:53 News Wrap: Iraqi prime minister heralds victory over ISIS in Mosul By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Tuesday, Iraqi soldiers in Western Mosul advanced deeper into the last pocket still being held by Islamic State forces. Meanwhile, a Kurdish-led militia breached the heart of ISIS's self-proclaimed capital in Syria. Also, Canada will… Continue watching
Jun 29 Neonicotinoid pesticides are slowly killing bees By Roni Dengler Neonicotinoid pesticides commonly found in agricultural areas kill bees and hurt their ability to reproduce, two separate large-scale studies confirmed Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 6:29 Comic artists draw out stories from resettled Syrian refugees By PBS News Hour A Canadian comic book collective is working closely with refugees like Mohammed Alsaleh, who fled from Syria, to help them tell their stories. Special correspondent Stefan Labbe and producer Lauren Kaljur report. Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 8:17 As Trump weighs options, what are the hazards of unwinding NAFTA? By PBS News Hour President Trump has offered tough talk and mixed signals on the future of NAFTA. On Thursday, Mr. Trump said he agreed to give the trade agreement another shot, while leaving open the possibility that the U.S. might yet withdraw if… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch 7:18 How a tariff on Canadian lumber could backfire on the U.S. By PBS News Hour President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on some lumber imported from Canada has escalated tensions between the two countries, drawing a firm response from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. William Brangham speaks with The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip about… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 9:18 Amid Trump crackdown, U.S. immigrants head to Canada By PBS News Hour Following President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration and recent roundups of undocumented immigrants, a wave of people has crossed the border into Canada, where they believe there is less risk of detention and deportation. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Lisa… Continue watching
Mar 31 More people are entering Canada illegally, but no one knows for sure why By Larisa Epatko Canada, known for setting out the welcome mat for refugees, has attracted hundreds of asylum-seekers over the past few months. These immigrants, mainly from Africa and the Middle East, are entering illegally from the U.S., though the exact reason is… Continue reading
Mar 25 Canada determined to diversify despite Keystone XL approval By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canada's natural resource minister said his government is happy the Keystone XL pipeline been approved, but that Canada remains determined to diversify its oil exports. Continue reading
Mar 24 Trump approves Keystone XL, calling it 'great day' for jobs By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared it a "great day for American jobs" on Friday as he formally green-lighted the Keystone XL pipeline, clearing the way for the $8 billion project to finally be completed. Continue reading