A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire – National

Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait early Saturday, Bahrain’s government said, adding that they were intercepted. It called on Tehran to immediately cease attacks on Gulf neighbors that it deemed a “serious escalation.” Iran’s foreign ministry said the U.S. early Saturday attacked surveillance facilities on Qeshm Island and near Sirik that it…

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Stéphane Dion says Canada needs more diplomats to build ties with Europe – National

Former foreign affairs minister Stéphane Dion says Canada needs to substantially staff up its embassies in Europe and set deadlines for following through on the flurry of agreements Brussels has signed with Ottawa. Dion’s comments come after Canada’s former military chief said Ottawa must stop cutting back on diplomats to boost defence spending. “These agreements…

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‘Perfect for the World Cup’: Gastown, DTES marketed as Canada’s first Mexican Barrio – BC

After a soft launch several months ago, a small intersection of Vancouver’s Gastown and Downtown Eastside neighbourhoods is being marketed as Canada’s “first Mexican Barrio” ahead of the FIFA World Cup. In a collaborative initiative between the Gastown and Hastings Crossing BIAs, Mexican-owned businesses – including restaurants, barbershops, and cultural spaces – are celebrated as…

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Castillo hits last-second subject purpose as Bombers choose up season-opening win in Calgary – Winnipeg

Castillo hits last-second subject purpose as Bombers choose up season-opening win in Calgary – Winnipeg

Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension A back-and-forth battle between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders got here right down to the foot of Winnipeg kicker Sergio Castillo, and like so many occasions all through his Bombers tenure, the veteran got here by means of within the clutch. His 38-yard subject purpose…

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