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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed today that Canadian troops were in harm’s way when Iranian ballistic missiles slammed into a military base in northern Iraq early Wednesday, but he declined to condone — or criticize — the U.S. actions which precipitated the strike. CBC | World News
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Canadian fire crews cheered in Australia as front-line teams prepare for the worst
Exhausted after a nearly 16-hour flight from the opposite side of the world, Canadian wildfire specialists were cheered by Australians on arrival this week at Sydney’s airport. CBC | World News
Read More »Canadian fire crews cheered in Australia as front-line teams prepare for the worst
Exhausted after a nearly 16-hour flight from the opposite side of the world, Canadian wildfire specialists were cheered by Australians on arrival at Sydney’s airport. They’re the latest to join the growing Canadian presence supporting the battle against Australia’s destructive wildfires, in a season of record-shattering temperatures. CBC | World News
Read More »As U.S. airstrike ramps up threat of war, about 500 Canadian Forces personnel are serving in Iraq
Canada has several hundred CF personnel deployed in Iraq on two missions: Operation Impact, which is Canada’s contribution to the global coalition’s war against the Islamic State (ISIS), and the NATO mission to Iraq, a Baghdad-based training mission. It also maintains diplomatic offices in Baghdad and Erbil. CBC | World News
Read More »Where Canadian military and police missions are in the Middle East right now
Experts are warning that Iran might retaliate violently after the United States killed its military leader Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad. Here’s a list of Canadian deployments in the Middle East. CBC | World News
Read More »Can Am Holiday Volleyball Showcase clear evidence of the rise of Canadian volleyball
Top U Sports and NCAA programs have been facing off the past few days in Toronto for the Can Am Holiday Volleyball Showcase event and CBCSports.ca has live coverage of the final day Tuesday beginning at 11:30 a.m ET. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian teams well represented for NHL All-Star weekend
The Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs each had two players named to NHL All-Star Weekend. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian captain Hayton apologizes for angering Russians during anthem ceremony
Canada’s captain Barrett Hayton has apologized after angering his opponents by keeping his helmet on during the playing of the Russian national anthem following Canada’s 6-0 defeat Saturday at the world junior hockey championship. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors named Canadian Press team of the year after historic title run
The Toronto Raptors’ run to their historic NBA title has led to another honour. Canada’s lone NBA team has won the Canadian Press team of the year award for 2019. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Bianca Andreescu named Canadian Press female athlete of the year
Bianca Andreescu started the season as an up-and-coming teenager eager to make her mark on the WTA Tour. She finished the campaign as one of its top stars. CBC | Sports News
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