Dreams really do come true! Jenni Gibbons grew up wanting to be an astronaut and, in 2017, that dream became a reality when she was chosen as an astronaut candidate by the Canadian Space Agency. She also made history as Canada’s youngest astronaut. Now, with the Artemis missions on the horizon, she’s ready to reach […]
NEW YORK—A Canadian teen is hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu, a British Columbia health official said Tuesday. It’s not clear how the teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, said Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer. The […]
Remembrance Day ceremonies were held across Canada on Nov. 11 to honor the country’s military veterans and members of the armed forces. Canadians gathered in memory of those who fought courageously for the freedom the nation enjoys today.
Canada on Wednesday ordered Chinese-owned TikTok’s business in the country to be dissolved, citing national-security risks, but added the government was not blocking Canadians’ access to the short-video app or their ability to create content. “The government is taking action to address the specific national security risks related to ByteDance Ltd’s operations in Canada through […]
The world’s largest snowmobile and ATV show took place in Toronto last weekend. Enthusiasts gathered to check out the new machines on the market and to see exhibitions of stunts and skills. There were high-flying performances and the opportunity for people to get a closer look at different ATVs, side-by-sides, and snowmobiles.
Illegal drugs have been found disguised as professionally manufactured snacks, chocolate, candies, chips, and more. As children go out on Halloween night for trick-or-treating, being aware of such packaging is important. The Canadian police urge civilians to be cautious of these products.
A Canadian family has discovered that their talented toddler can identify all the world’s flags and all the planets—a skill that many adults need training to acquire. NTD spoke to the Mishra family to find out more about their son’s amazing talent.
Authorities are investigating after a 19-year-old Walmart employee was found dead on Saturday evening inside a walk-in oven at a store in Halifax, Nova Scotia, according to Halifax Regional Police. According to a GoFundMe fundraiser initiated by the Maritime Sikh Society Executive in Halifax, 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur was found dead in the bakery department of […]
Located in British Colombia, the third-generation family farm Hopcott Farms offers a unique experience in the farming of cranberries. Besides learning cranberries’ history and farming techniques, visitors can also plunge and dine inside the bogs.
Jewish Canadian lawyer David Matas has spent a large part of his life advocating for those facing human rights violations around the world. A documentary was shown recently in Toronto to honor him and his work—and especially his cooperation with former MP David Kilgour, which aimed to bring the crime of forced organ harvesting in […]
A former Olympic snowboarder has been charged with running a murderous transnational drug ring from Mexico, trafficking billions of dollars-worth of cocaine into the United States and Canada for over 13 years. 43-year-old fugitive Ryan James Wedding once represented Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, where he ranked 24th in the […]
TORONTO—Canada said it has identified India’s top diplomat in the country as a person of interest in the assassination of a Sikh activist there and expelled him and five other diplomats Monday, in an escalating dispute over the June 2023 killing and allegations of other crimes. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was expelling the […]
John Hughes and his daughter Amy continue to work their 6th-generation family farm in Ontario, Canada. To stay afloat, Springridge Farm transitioned its business model to not just selling fruits and vegetables, but to providing children an environment to play in and families a special place to make memories together.
Chevron is selling its assets in Athabasca Oil Sands and Duvernay Shale to Canadian Natural Resources for $6.5 billion, the oil giant said on Monday as it puts in motion its divestiture plan. The all-cash deal, which is expected to close by Dec. 6, is a part of its strategy to raise $10 billion to […]
In the world of adrenaline seekers, motorsports offer many people a mode of self-expression and a community that shares in that feeling. At an event hosted by the Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society, Canadian car and motorcycle enthusiasts told NTD why they love the world of motorsports so much.
Artist Andrée Paquet visits downtown Toronto every year in memory of her husband, actor Sean McCann, who passed away five years ago. When there, she sits down to paint a scene in his memory. Sean McCann was an award-winning Canadian actor who appeared in over 150 movies, television programs, and plays, and the couple shared […]
The Toronto International Film Festival is over, but the city is still feeling the glow from the increased business revenue brought in by fans and celebrities. According to the Canadian government, the festival brought in more than $200 million in revenue.
The Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award went to “The Life of Chuck,” handing Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King adaptation one of the most-watched prizes of the fall film festival circuit. The award for “The Life of Chuck” was announced Sunday as North American’s largest film festival drew to a close. “The Life of Chuck,” […]
“Harbin” is a movie depicting the Korean resistance against Japanese occupation in the early 20th century. The red carpet screening excited audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival, where some of the actors and fans gave their thoughts on the movie.
