Singapore Tonight: News in brief May 27
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, May 27: – Canada court to rule on extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to…
Trudeau promises to extend COVID-19 emergency relief benefit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the federal government will extend the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB), with details…
'Assault-style' firearm ban effective today, Trudeau announces
Starting today, licensed gun owners will no longer be allowed to sell, transport, import or use military-grade ‘assault-style’ weapons in…
Trudeau passes on U.S.-Mexico meeting in Washington
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won’t travel to Washington, D.C., to mark the start of the new NAFTA with the presidents…
Trudeau unveils details of student service grant
The Canada student service grant is supposed to give eligible students between $1000 and $5000 to support the costs of…
Flight 752: A Canadian Tragedy | Special Coverage
Dozens of Canadians were killed when a Ukraine International Airlines flight crashed near Iran’s capital. Carole MacNeil hosts CBC News…
COVID-19 update: Trudeau says more help coming for youth, businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced additional measures aimed to help support businesses and students taking a financial hit from COVID-19.…
Thousands still flying into Canadian airports amid COVID-19 restrictions
More than 200000 international travellers have arrived in Canada since March 23rd when borders were tightened. To read more: http://cbc.ca/1.5583241…
Trump wants N95 mask exports to Canada halted, manufacturer says
Medical device manufacturer 3M says it is under pressure from the White House to stop exporting N95 masks it currently…
Travellers to be screened for fever at airports, Trudeau says
Temperature checks will soon be mandatory for people travelling by air to, from and within Canada. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.5609564 »»»…
Black Lives Matter Toronto calls for police defunding, protesters charged
The group renewed calls for police defunding after three protesters were arrested, detained and charged during protests Saturday. To read…
Trudeau announces CERB payments to be extended for 2 more months
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the Canada emergency response benefit will be extended for eight weeks for those…
Video and audio recordings reveal chaos of Nova Scotia manhunt
RCMP investigators in Nova Scotia haven’t finished tracing the path of the man they say killed 22 people last weekend,…
Trudeau to discuss co-ordinated COVID-19 strategy with premiers | Special coverage
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will speak with premiers today about the need for COVID-19 data and a co-ordinated strategy to…
Trudeau says Iran must take 'full responsibility' after admitting its missiles brought down PS752
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he told Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday that Tehran must take full responsibility for…
3M’s N95 masks on the way to Canada | Bright side
Purolator said it received the first shipment of 500000 N95 masks from 3M after Canadian officials worked behind the scenes…
Man who crashed gate where Trudeau lives facing 22 charges
A military reservist who allegedly crashed his truck through a gate on the grounds where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lives…
‘The Daily Show’ PSA Begs Canada To Invade ‘Failed State’ America
“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” issued a spoof PSA-style appeal for Canada to invade the “failed state” of America…
Kurt Thomas, first US man to win world gym title, dies at 64
Kurt Thomas, the first U.S. male gymnast to win a world championship gold medal, has died June 7, 2020, 1:41…
U.S. auto industry to begin reopening plants in recovery from pandemic
(Reuters) – The U.S. auto industry is slowly returning to life, with vehicle assembly plants scheduled to reopen on Monday…
Saudi-Mexican clash halts record oil cut deal despite Trump pressure
MOSCOW/LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) – Top oil nations struggled to finalise record output cuts at G20 talks on Friday to boost prices…
Trudeau self-isolates as wife is tested for coronavirus
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie are in self-isolation after she came down with…
Canada’s Trudeau self-isolates as wife is tested for coronavirus
FILE PHOTO: Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau hold white roses as they attend a…
Canceled Teck oil sands project underscores global climate-energy policy tension
WINNIPEG, Manitoba/OTTAWA (Reuters) – Teck Resources Ltd’s surprise decision to cancel a planned C$20.6 billion ($15.6 billion) oil sands mine…
Canada’s charter flight heads to Japan to evacuate its citizens on virus-hit cruise ship: TV Asahi
FILE PHOTO: Passengers wearing protective face masks are seen on the cruise ship Diamond Princess, as the vessel’s passengers continue…
Hundreds of Americans flown home from cruise ship, 14 with coronavirus
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif./GENEVA (Reuters) – More than 300 American cruise liner passengers, including 14 who tested positive for…
GM shuts Australia, NZ operations; sells Thai plant to Great Wall
NEW YORK/BEIJING (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) said it would wind down its Australian and New Zealand operations and…
U.S. mulls cutting Huawei off from global chip suppliers, with TSMC in crosshairs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration is considering changing U.S. regulations to allow it to block shipments of chips to…
‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Races To The Top In Box Office Debut
LOS ANGELES, Feb 16, (Variety.com) – Paramount’s family film “Sonic the Hedgehog” ignited over Presidents Day weekend with $57 million…
Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) – Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak. A flight attendant wearing…
Prince Harry leaves UK for Canada to reunite with Meghan, Archie
Prince Harry has left the U.K. and is flying to Canada to reunite with his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of…
Lawyers for Huawei CFO call Canada prosecutor’s arguments ‘circular’
Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou leaves her home to attend a case management conference in advance of her extradition…
U.S. Senate passes North America trade deal, Canada still to approve
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a revamp of the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement that…
Meghan Markle Makes First Public Appearance Since Announcement To ‘Step Back’ From Royals
Meghan Markle visited a women’s center in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday in her first public engagement since last week’s shock…
‘1917’ Dethrones ‘Star Wars: Rise Of Skywalker’ With $36.5 Million Take At The Box Office
LOS ANGELES, Jan 12 (Variety.com) – Sam Mendes’ “1917” marched to box office victory, earning a solid $36.5 million from…
‘Family Feud’ Popeye Fail Is One For The Ages
“Family Feud Canada” premiered in December, but it has already produced a historic game show fail. It happened on Thursday’s…
All Of The Wild Reactions To Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Stepping Down
“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to…
U.S. FAA bans airlines from flying over Iraq, Iran after missile attack on U.S. troops
WASHINGTON/MONTREAL (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it would ban U.S. carriers from operating in the airspace over…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Welcome 2020 With Sweet New Photo Of Archie
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Tuesday released an adorable new image of their son Archie as they reflected on…
‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ Sets Records After Less Than 2 Weeks In Theaters
LOS ANGELES, Dec 29, (Variety.com) – The holiday box office proved fruitful for a wide variety of movies as overall…
Tim Hortons President Alex Macedo to leave next year
FILE PHOTO: A Tim Hortons logo is pictured in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, October 18, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (Reuters) – Restaurant…
Justin Trudeau Welcomes Meghan, Harry And Archie To Canada With Simple, Sweet Message
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and little Archie to Canada with open arms last week. A…
California governor rejects PG&E bankruptcy reorganization plan
(Reuters) – California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday rejected a bankruptcy reorganization plan submitted by PG&E Corp (PCG.N), the state’s…
Exclusive: Hudson’s Bay Co’s take-private deal falls short in shareholder vote – sources
(Reuters) – Saks Fifth Avenue owner Hudson’s Bay Co (HBC.TO) has fallen short of securing enough shareholder support for a…
Mexico official lauds progress on trade deal but says work remains
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Mexico’s deputy foreign minister for North America, Jesus Seade, said on Friday that negotiators made “good progress”…
Mexico, U.S. draw closer to finalizing USMCA: source
FILE PHOTO: Trucks wait in a long queue for border customs control to cross into the U.S., in Tijuana, Mexico,…
Proxy adviser ISS opposes plan by Hudson’s Bay chairman to take firm private
(Reuters) – Institutional Shareholder Services said on Friday it recommends shareholders vote against a plan by the chairman of Hudson’s…
House Democrats see progress on U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, passage possible this year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Democrats said on Thursday they ironed out some differences with the White House over a…
Canada’s use of Huawei 5G would hamper its access to U.S. intelligence: U.S. official
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) – The U.S. national security adviser urged Canada on Saturday not to use Huawei 5G technology,…
Still hope for U.S.-China deal this year: U.S. official
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) – United States national security adviser Robert O’Brien said on Saturday that an initial trade agreement…
‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Fizzles With $29 Million Box Office Debut
LOS ANGELES, Nov 3, (Variety.com) – “Terminator: Dark Fate” shot past box office competition but still fell short of expectations…
Encana plans move to the U.S., changes name
FILE PHOTO: Encana offices is pictured in Parachute, Colorado, U.S. on December 10, 2014. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart/File Photo (Reuters) – Canadian…
Prince Harry Addresses Rumors Of An Africa Move With Meghan Markle
Prince Harry addressed rumors that he and Meghan Markle were thinking of moving abroad on Sunday, during an extraordinarily candid…