Quebec judge to lead foreign-interference inquiry, first report due next February
By The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal government has tapped a Quebec judge to head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s affairs. Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the probe will examine meddling by China, Russia and other foreign states and non-state actors. LeBlanc, who is also the minister of public safety, says Quebec ... Read More »
1 responseCP NewsAlert: Feds call foreign interference inquiry called with all-party support
By The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2023
OTTAWA – Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says a national public inquiry into foreign meddling in Canada’s affairs will examine allegations of interference by China, Russia and other foreign states and non-state actors. LeBlanc, who is also the minister for democratic institutions, says the inquiry will study allegations related to the 2019 and 2021 federal ... Read More »
1 response‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ trial delves into social media from protest
By The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2023
OTTAWA – The criminal trial of “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is expected to resume today with a deep dive into a mountain of social media evidence police amassed during the protest. Lich and Barber are facing charges related to their role in organizing the protest against COVID-19 health restrictions last year ... Read More »
1 responseLiberals tap Quebec judge to lead inquiry into foreign interference: sources
By The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal government has tapped a Quebec judge to head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s affairs. Two government sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss matters not yet made public, confirmed that Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josée Hogue will lead the probe. Prime Minister ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Foreign interference public inquiry to be led by Quebec judge
By The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal government has tapped Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josée Hogue to head a public inquiry into foreign interference, two government sources confirm to the The Canadian Press. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Trudeau in Singapore, trial of “Freedom Convoy” organizers resumes
By The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2023
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Trudeau visits Singapore to promote Canadian businesses, products Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is continuing his tour of the Indo-Pacific region this week with a visit to Singapore to promote Canadian business ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Private donation helps attract teachers to rural B.C. with $10,000 cash welcome gifts
By Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2023
A rural school district in the British Columbia Interior has filled a shortfall of teachers with help from an anonymous benefactor who donated $200,000 to welcome new educators. At a time when schools across the province are struggling with staff recruitment and retention, the Gold Trail School District offered $10,000 incentives to attract new teachers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beginning of blue wave or just a summer fling? Conservatives meet amid polling boost
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2023
OTTAWA – For Emily Brown, it feels pretty good to be Conservative. “It’s quite a time to be a part of this, honestly.” Buoyed by successive polls showing the federal party’s message on the cost of living and housing resonating among a wider, and younger, swath of Canadians, Brown will be among the thousands at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ trial to delve into social media from protest
By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2023
OTTAWA – The criminal trial of “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is expected to resume today with a deep dive into a mountain of social media evidence police amassed during the protest. Lich and Barber are facing charges related to their role in organizing the protest against COVID-19 health restrictions last year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police return emotional support rabbit that ran loose in Vancouver SkyTrain station
By The Canadian Press on September 6th, 2023
VANCOUVER – A rabbit that hopped the tracks at a downtown Vancouver transit station was reunited with its owner after efforts by passengers and police. Metro Vancouver Transit Police say the bunny was running loose last Thursday at the Granville SkyTrain station when a passenger picked it up and handed it to officers patrolling the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man convicted of killing woman in Saskatchewan arrested in B.C., parole suspended
By The Canadian Press on September 6th, 2023
VICTORIA – A man who brutally murdered an Indigenous woman in Saskatoon is back in custody and his parole has been suspended. Victoria police say Kenneth MacKay, who is 49, was arrested Friday but did not provide further details. MacKay was found guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of 21-year-old Crystal Paskemin in 2000. ... Read More »
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