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Canada

Canada is a country in the northern part of North America with ten provinces and three territories.

Canada is a federal parliamentary democracy as well as a constitutional monarchy: Queen Elizabeth is the head of state. The country is also bilingual - English and French - at the federal level. The name Canada originates from the Saint Lawrence Iroquoian word for village, 'kanata.'

Why social media can be a double-edged sword for athletes

Why social media can be a double-edged sword for athletes 01.03.2022

Many athletes use social media platforms to connect with followers and build personal brands. But there is another side to the story that often goes unnoticed — cyber bullying.

Russia retaliates with airspace closure for 36 countries

Russia retaliates with airspace closure for 36 countries 28.02.2022

After the EU, UK, and Canada banned Russian aircraft from the borders, Moscow has responded in kind. Russia's top diplomat cited the move as a reason for canceling a planned trip to the UN in Geneva.
Trudeau rescinds emergency powers after Canada blockades end

Trudeau rescinds emergency powers after Canada blockades end 24.02.2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rolled back the emergencies act invoked during trucker-led COVID-19 protests in Canada. He said the "threat continues" but is not "acute."
How can I tell if people like me?

How can I tell if people like me? 22.02.2022

You meet a stranger, chat it up, walk away — and die inside. New research suggests you're being too hard on yourself.
Canada: Trudeau says 'emergency not over' after blockades

Canada: Trudeau says 'emergency not over' after blockades 21.02.2022

Canada's parliament has voted to extend emergency powers for police to quell pandemic restriction protests after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that there were plans to revive the so-called "freedom convoy."
Arnold Clark Cup: Canada strike first to edge Germany

Arnold Clark Cup: Canada strike first to edge Germany 21.02.2022

Olympic champions Canada beat Germany at the inaugural edition of the Arnold Clark Cup. Although her team lost on the day, Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg was able to take some positives from the match.

Canada: Police push back protesters in Ottawa

Canada: Police push back protesters in Ottawa 19.02.2022

For a second day, police have moved in to disperse the so-called "freedom convoy" near the Parliament. Downtown Ottawa has been occupied by protesters and their trucks since late last month.
Weekly roundup — The wrong way to end things

Weekly roundup — The wrong way to end things 18.02.2022

As support drops for COVID-19 measures, the people who are violently opposed to them are gaining strength.
Arnold Clark Cup: Germany earn hard-fought draw with Spain

Arnold Clark Cup: Germany earn hard-fought draw with Spain 18.02.2022

Germany's women's football team have opened their 2022 schedule with a draw against Spain in the Arnold Clark Cup. The four-team tournament also features hosts England as well as Olympic champions Canada.

Canada: Police arrest 2 protest leaders

Canada: Police arrest 2 protest leaders 18.02.2022

Police told anti-government "freedom convoy" protesters gathered in Ottawa to disperse or face "imminent arrest." The House of Commons canceled its parliamentary session due to police operations.

Beijing 2022 digest: Six golds including Canada in ice hockey and Sweden in skiing

Beijing 2022 digest: Six golds including Canada in ice hockey and Sweden in skiing 17.02.2022

Canada's women defeated Team USA in the ice hockey final, while Sweden's Sandra Naeslund took gold in the ski cross. There was a Swiss one-two in the Alpine combined and Miho Takagi won speed skating gold for Japan.
Tough times for consumers as inflation soars

Tough times for consumers as inflation soars 17.02.2022

For many parts of the world, life is getting more expensive. The US, Canada and the UK have announced their highest inflation figures in decades.

DW Business - America

DW Business - America 16.02.2022

Disney appoints executive for metaverse strategy - UK, Canada report highest inflation for 30 years – Spanish company aims to make clothing sustainable
Arnold Clark Cup: Olympic champions Canada ready to go up a gear in England

Arnold Clark Cup: Olympic champions Canada ready to go up a gear in England 15.02.2022

Canada's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games was a watershed moment for women's soccer in the country. Ahead of the four-team tournament in England, Canada hope to go 'beyond the medal.'
Spanish fishing boat sinks off Canada, killing 10

Spanish fishing boat sinks off Canada, killing 10 15.02.2022

Emergency services rescued at least three after a Spanish fishing boat sank off Canada's coast. Rescuers said the survivors were found alive on a lifeboat suffering from hypothermia.
Canada: PM Trudeau invokes emergency powers to deal with protests

Canada: PM Trudeau invokes emergency powers to deal with protests 14.02.2022

After meeting provincial leaders, the prime minister has invoked the Emergencies Act to deal with protests. Canadians have been protesting COVID rules for more than two weeks, blocking a vital trade route in the process.
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