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Canada is a country in the northern part of North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million square kilometres, making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching 8,891 kilometres (5,525 mi), is the world's longest bi-national land border. Canada's capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

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5,000-Year-Old Ice Caps Are Completely Gone New satellite images from NASA show that Canada's St. Patrick Bay ice caps have completely disappeared. Researcher Mark Serreze said; "I can't say I was terribly surprised because we knew they were.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 4 days ago

Exiled Saudi Intel Officer Accuses MBS Of Deploying Hit Squad To Kill Him Former top Saudi intelligence official Dr. Saad Aljabri has charged the Saudi Crown Prince of ordering his assassination. CNN reports Aljabri alleged in a legal complaint in DC District Court that an.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 5 days ago

Saudi crown prince sued over alleged hand in murder plot Mohammed bin Salman is accused of dispatching a group of hitmen to kill a former top Saudi intelligence official - Saad al-Jabari, who is in exile in Canada. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 07:19Published 5 days ago

7-Eleven Buying Gas Station Franchise 7-Eleven's parent company is buying Speedway gas stations in a $21 billion all-cash deal. After tax, the deal will bring in roughly $16.6 billion for Marathon Gas. Marathon hopes to use the sale to.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:27Published 1 week ago

Demonstrators chant ‘Modi, Modi’, praise India in Toronto’s anti-China protests Anti-China protests were held in Canada’s Toronto on August 01. It was organized by Canada Hong Kong Link & Bangladesh Minority Rights Alliance. Indian, Tibetan, Vietnamese & Taiwanese diaspora.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:47Published 1 week ago

Anti-China protest in Toronto against Chinese oppression A protest was carried out in downtown Toronto against Chinese oppression on August 01. Protestors urged the international community to take measures to tackle Chinese oppression. The protest was.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:57Published 1 week ago

Snare Device Protects Against 'Porch Pirates' A new system hopes to thwart so-called ‘porch pirates' those who steal parcels left by delivery drivers. The Snare Parcel Protection System fits securely outside your front door. A strong cable.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:03Published 2 weeks ago

Shopify Crushes Q2 Expectations On Wednesday, Shopify reported second-quarter earnings results that beat Wall Street's expectations for revenue. The company surged 97% on the year as the coronavirus pandemic boosted online sales... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:29Published 2 weeks ago

Canadians are snapping a new sight at Niagara Falls The tourist hotspot of Niagara Falls has gained a new photo-op for social distancing Canadian visitors on board ferries taking them into the mist of the falls: crowds of Americans. Libby Hogan reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:28Published 3 weeks ago

Rescue rabbit and Shetland sheep dog are melting hearts with their inter-species friendship It may sound barking mad, but it was love at first sight for this rescue rabbit and Shetland sheep dog when they first met earlier this year.Now, the cute couple are inseparable and can be found.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Massive anti-China protest in Toronto demands 'Free Hong Kong' and 'Free Tibet' Over hundred Torontonians of diverse background on July 19 staged a protest against the Communist Chinese regime outside Chinese consulate in Toronto. Protestors urged Chinese Communist Party to free.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:37Published 3 weeks ago

Foreign Secretary: UK will hold Russia to account for its actions The UK will ensure the world knows the nature of the “reprehensible behaviour” that Russia is engaged in, according to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.It follows accusations that Russia’s.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published 3 weeks ago

Russian envoy dismisses claims Moscow tried to steal virus vaccine research 24-hour use only. Russia’s ambassador to the UK has rejected claims that his country’s intelligence services tried to steal details of research into coronavirus vaccines.Andrei Kelin said there was.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:46Published 3 weeks ago

MLB's Toronto Blue Jays looking for new home after Canada rejects plan to use Rogers Centre Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays looking for new stadium to play home games after Canada rejects plan to use Rogers Centre due to coronavirus travel concerns Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:07Published 3 weeks ago

UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials Britain's National Cyber Security Centre made the announcement, which was coordinated with the US and Canada. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:24Published on July 17, 2020

Russian Hackers Reportedly Try to Steal Coronavirus Vaccine Data According to CNBC, officials in Canada, the US and the UK believe hacker group APT29 is responsible. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published on July 17, 2020

Raab: Russia targeted efforts of finding coronavirus vaccine Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says that Russian intelligence agencies have been targeting with cyber-attacks US, Canadian and UK efforts of finding a vaccine for coronavirus. Report by Bassaneseg... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:17Published on July 16, 2020

Russia is accused of hacking COVID-19 vaccine trials Britain, the US and Canada accused Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 07:40Published on July 16, 2020

Mozilla's VPN launches out of beta on Windows and Android Mozilla's VPN service has been officially launched and is now available for Windows and Android in six countries worldwide, including the US, Canada, and the UK, the company announced today. According.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published on July 16, 2020

Fay weakens over eastern New York Fay weakened to a post-tropical low pressure system Saturday as it hit eastern New York, the U.S National Hurricane Center said. Fred Katayama reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:45Published on July 13, 2020

NHL to resume virus-interrupted season next month with Stanley Cup tournament in Canada NHL to resume virus-interrupted season August 1 with Stanley Cup tournament at venues in Toronto and Edmonton Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:40Published on July 11, 2020

'Friends of India' protest outside Chinese consulate in Vancouver, demand release of detained Canadians in China 'Friends of India' protested against China in Canada's Vancouver on July 04. The protest was held outside Chinese consulate. The protestors demanded the release of detained Canadians in China... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:14Published on July 5, 2020

Carbon monoxide ‘could have incapacitated Sydney Seaplanes pilot’ The pilot of a plane which plunged into a bay near Sydney killing five Britons may have had his flying ability impaired by carbon monoxide, investigators have said.British businessman Richard Cousins,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:32Published on July 3, 2020

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