Tag Archives: United Kingdom
The fear of phone calls
Today, February 4th, marks 21 years since the social media network Facebook launched and since that time it has changed the way people communicate with one another. Facebook has allowed people the abi...
Feb 04, 2025
UK woman sees own obit in newspaper
I miss the days of when newspapers were a big deal. Everyday (or every week) the paper would arrive in the mail and it was exciting to open it up and see what was inside for news, commentary, local co...
Oct 09, 2024
Uranium drives Sask. exports to France, UK and Netherlands
REGINA - Statistics Canada data show Saskatchewan's trade relationship with the United Kingdom (UK), France and the Netherlands continued to strengthen in 2023, driven by a demand for uranium. The com...
Sep 25, 2024
Provincial exports to three European countries increased in 2023
Trade export data from Statistics Canada show Saskatchewan exports to the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands increased overall in 2023. Uranium was the main driver of those exports - 87.3 per...
Sep 24, 2024
Britain's Labour Party has won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament
LONDON (AP) - Britain's Labour Party headed for a landslide victory Friday in a parliamentary election, an exit poll and partial returns indicated, as voters punished the governing Conservatives ...
Jul 04, 2024
Canada to contribute $5B toward Ukraine loan, source says as G7 leaders meet in Italy
Canada is prepared to contribute $5 billion toward a loan to Ukraine that will be based on future revenue from frozen Russian assets, a senior government source confirmed on Thursday. The source, who ...
Jun 13, 2024
Prime Minister condemns Iran's attacks on Israel
Canada "unequivocally condemns" Iran's attacks on Israel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday evening as tensions boiled over between the two countries and pushed the Middle East closer to a r...
Apr 13, 2024
The world's oldest man says this is the secret to longevity
It's a record that changes frequently, but is an honour nonetheless when it's bestowed on someone. The Guinness World Record for the oldest man has found a new home -111 year old John Alfred Tinniswoo...
Apr 08, 2024
Continuity and change: What experts expect for the reign of King Charles III
As the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, King Charles III brings decades of public service - and personal baggage - to Buckingham Palace. With Queen Elizabeth now laid to rest, the Kin...
Sep 19, 2022
In homes and gatherings, Canadians watch London funeral for Queen Elizabeth
Canadians rose early on Monday to watch Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral service in groups or at home, saying they felt a sense of history occurring before their eyes. Canada’s longest-serv...
Sep 19, 2022