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Terry Prone: How the truth can change the lens in which we view an entire life
Beautiful aerial view of downtown Vancouver skyline, British Columbia, Canada at sunset
Why Ireland's lucrative exports to Canada are in jeopardy
The French senate last week voted to reject the Ceta free trade agreement between the EU and Canada

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

DENIS SCANNELL
Whitegate's soaring profits hit by windfall energy tax charge
Irving Oil Whitegate Holdings Ltd recorded a post-tax profit of $116.95m after incurring a corporation tax bill of $92.78m, of which $67.07m concerns the EU energy windfall tax

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

FRANCE-DEMO-DRUG-CANNABIS
Cannabis use rises in Canada after legalisation, survey finds
The findings come as the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs in Ireland narrowly voted against recommending the legalisation of cannabis

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Tom Curran
End-of-life kits being sold online to those who 'need help, not a substance', says campaigner
Right-to-die campaigner Tom Curran said: 'These kits are being sold to anybody who applies for them. The person buying them could be a 12-year-old'

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Ironman competitor to be buried in Canada almost two weeks after his death in Youghal
Ironman competitor to be buried in Canada almost two weeks after his death in Youghal
The death of an American woman in the Ironman World Championship in Finland on Saturday brings to four the number of deaths in the competition this month

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

200 wildfires still burning in Greece as Canadian blazes smash emissions records 
200 wildfires still burning in Greece as Canadian blazes smash emissions records 
Migrants accused of starting fires in Evros region, with xenophobic attacks increasing

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

More people died of covid at weekends, study finds
More people died of covid at weekends, study finds
The University of Toronto study found that this was most marked in America, followed by Brazil

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Canada wildfire emissions now double the previous record
Canada wildfire emissions now double the previous record
Currently, the total wildfire carbon emissions from Canada are about 290 megatons — with one megaton similar to pollution from 2.3 million barrels of oil

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Republic of Ireland v Canada - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group B
Ireland down but proud of another battling World Cup display
The loss — following up a similar slender defeat to co-hosts Australia — officially puts them out of contention for the necessary top-two spot

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

Canada v Republic of Ireland - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - Group B - Perth Rectangular Stadium
A view from the couch: 'And that, basically, is that' for Ireland's history-makers 
A minute in, the first OlĂ©s could be heard from the Irish crowd in Perth. It wasn’t long before Kyra Carusa went so close, forcing a corner from the Canadian keeper to give us our first heart-stopping moment.

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

Irish in Toronto talk up chances ahead of World Cup clash with 'cocky' Canada
Irish in Toronto talk up chances ahead of World Cup clash with 'cocky' Canada
This week, the Irish Examiner spoke to Irish expats living in Toronto about the buzz surrounding the game and the craic with the Canadians 

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Irish Examiner View: Manhattan haze augurs dark future
Irish Examiner View: Manhattan haze augurs dark future
The hotter temperatures and drier ground conditions which are caused by climate change combine to create more wildfires, which then result in air pollution.

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Cork-based plastics firm ordered to pay €45k to ex-manager over unfair redundancy selection
Cork-based plastics firm ordered to pay €45k to ex-manager over unfair redundancy selection
Francis Corrigan said he was told that there were no alternative positions available at Protech and he had to “take it or leave it”

Mon, 22 May, 2023

King Charles III coronation
Why constitutional monarchy has remained so successful
The coronation of Britain’s King Charles III highlights why constitutional monarchy remains a vital form of government in some of the world’s most successful countries

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Man who tried to hire 'unhinged' hitman in 'grotesque plan' to kill couple begins prison sentence
Man who tried to hire 'unhinged' hitman in 'grotesque plan' to kill couple begins prison sentence
Kennedy began his sentence today in order to allow time for the child and family agency Tusla to put in place supports for his children

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

Volkswagen to invest in mines in bid to become global battery supplier
Volkswagen to invest in mines in bid to become global battery supplier
VW is beefing up its PowerCo unit to meet half of its own battery cell demand and also to sell to third-party carmakers

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Concerns have gone global
Irish Examiner view: Concerns have gone global
TikTok ban

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

Cork v Kilkenny - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final
'How could you expect seven players to turn their back on their teammates' — Cork's camogie All-Stars won’t go on tour
'We wouldn't have All-Stars only for our teammates,' Ashling Thompson said

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

US fighter jet shoots down unidentified cylindrical object over Canada
US fighter jet shoots down unidentified cylindrical object over Canada
A US F-22 fighter jet shot down an unidentified cylindrical object over Canada on Saturday, the second such instance in as many days, as North America appeared on edge following a week-long Chinese spying balloon saga that drew the global spotlight.

Sun, 12 Feb, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Drugs law reform poses big questions
Irish Examiner view: Drugs law reform poses big questions
Decriminalising users

Mon, 06 Feb, 2023

Prisoner
Man jailed for trying to hire hitman to kill couple
Ms Justice Biggs said the man "hatched the plan" to kill his wife's online friends with a man he knew to be "unhinged" and who had previous convictions

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Taoiseach attends Christmas lunch for Ukrainians
Taoiseach's views on cannabis are nonexistent 
Instead of taking a bold stand, Mr Varadkar seems happy to keep his head under the changing sands of time

Tue, 27 Dec, 2022

Winter storm leaves Irish in Canada struggling to get home for Christmas
Winter storm leaves Irish in Canada struggling to get home for Christmas
Some homebound passengers did make it on to flights back to Ireland but others are facing disappointment 

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022

COP27 Net Zero Rules
Antonio Guterres tells Cop 15: People have become weapons of mass destruction
'The deluded dreams of billionaires aside, there is no Planet B', he said in his opening remarks on the climate and nature crisis.

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh
Mary Robinson critical of world leaders' failure to attend Cop15
Montreal event is a pivotal moment for nature and biodiversity, says Campaign for Nature

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

British-Irish Council Summit
Taoiseach plays down need for referendum after Supreme Court's Ceta ruling 
MicheĂĄl Martin said the Government will have to assess the judgment, but he did not automatically think a referendum was needed. He said that the judgment was not a determination on free trade.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

CC GREEN PARTY
Ratification of EU-Canada trade deal is unconstitutional, Supreme Court rules
Green Party TD Patrick Costello said: “Now that the Supreme Court has decided a referendum is required to ratify Ceta it is up to the Cabinet to decide the timing of when such a referendum will be."

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis
McDonald appeals to Irish abroad to come home and 'be part of the new Ireland'
The Sinn FĂ©in president is asking voters to give her party a chance to lead, and 'get the job done'

Sat, 05 Nov, 2022

Clodagh Finn: Take inspiration from Mary Harper's solo Atlantic voyage at the age of 79
Clodagh Finn: Take inspiration from Mary Harper's solo Atlantic voyage at the age of 79
Just thinking about the indomitable spirit of Mary Harper is a balm in these difficult times — and it's a reminder that age is only a number and the human spirit can be unquenchable

Wed, 02 Nov, 2022

Outdoor dining
Job markets are defying central bankers’ efforts to cool demand
The strong job market is good for workers but bad for inflation, signalling to the world’s central banks that they cannot ease up

Sun, 30 Oct, 2022

10 dead, up to 15 injured in random stabbings across Saskatchewan, Canada
10 dead, up to 15 injured in random stabbings across Saskatchewan, Canada
Police named two suspects and urged people not to approach them.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2022

Album charts
Irish Examiner view: Should moral objections justify a refund?
Canadian band Arcade Fire began their European tour this week in Dublin at the 3Arena under a cloud. have been levelled in recent days at frontman Win Butler, and events since those surfaced have followed a familiar sequence.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2022

marijuana leaves
Cannabis report: 'There are a huge number of professional people who use cannabis'
Speaking anonymously, two people who enjoy marijuana say it should be taken out of the hands of violent crime gangs

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

Drugs claims
Cannabis report: 'I would probably lose my job' says teacher who uses cannabis to ease his neurological condition
James says cannabis helps ease the symptoms of his illness — but he's in constant fear of being caught and brought to court

Mon, 01 Aug, 2022

Lawyer charged with causing motorcyclist's death in Kilkenny allowed to return to Canada
Lawyer charged with causing motorcyclist's death in Kilkenny allowed to return to Canada
The court heard Ollie Heslin died when his motorcycle was in a collision with the car driven by the accused

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

CC GREEN PARTY
Green TDs appeal against EU-Canada trade deal opens in Supreme Court
High Court challenge to Ceta deal by Patrick Costello last year

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

Roman Abramovich file photo
Chelsea FC effectively controlled by the British government after it targets Abramovich
UK sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich effectively puts the football club under the control of the British government.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2022

Irish Lives Abroad: How do jobs, leave, and other perks compare?
Irish Lives Abroad: How do jobs, leave, and other perks compare?
From maternity cover to paternity leave, from annual holidays to minimum wage, Joyce Fegan spoke with Irish people abroad to see how the jobs market in each of their adopted homes compares to Ireland.

Mon, 03 Jan, 2022

Irish Lives Abroad: 'It's crazy here' as we discover that Ireland is not alone in having housing issues
Irish Lives Abroad: 'It's crazy here' as we discover that Ireland is not alone in having housing issues
Irish people living abroad discover big differences in terms of the availability, quality, and cost of housing — infinity pool, anyone? But they also encounter similar problems including undersupply

Sun, 02 Jan, 2022

Coronavirus - Sun Dec 5, 2021
Canada advises against international travel amid Omicron threat
Canada's government has advised its residents not to leave the country as provinces ramp up vaccinations to combat the fast-spreading Omicron variant.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

Court refuses permission for minister to appeal Canadian woman's visa extension
Court refuses permission for minister to appeal Canadian woman's visa extension
Jaimee Middelkamp works as a legal secretary and supports her Canadian husband who is studying to become a dentist in UCC under a student visa

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

Online shopping deivery issues
Ireland named most generous country in the world per capita on GoFundMe for 2021
In terms of the most generous counties for GoFundMe campaigns, Galway recorded the most donations, followed by Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Waterford.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

One in two Irish abroad plan to return home for Christmas, despite Covid uncertainty
One in two Irish abroad plan to return home for Christmas, despite Covid uncertainty
The cost of travel is the biggest factor affecting the travel decisions of the Irish abroad

Tue, 23 Nov, 2021

Judge's gavel and stethoscope on court room table.
Canadian pensioner awarded €100k for fall on Thai restaurant's ornamental bridge
Mrs McKinnon needed a partial left hip replacement and a left shoulder injury was later diagnosed

Fri, 15 Oct, 2021

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