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B.C. tenants ordered to pay $500,000 after unit in ‘near-hoarding state’ catches fire
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Two Vancouver tenants have been ordered to pay more than $500,000 following a November 2017 apartment fire that a judge ruled was “foreseeable.” B.C. Supreme Court Justice Matthew Kirchner ruled Angela Chou created a risk of harm and fire by keeping her apartment “in a near-hoarding state” with densely packed items covering most ... Read More »
1 responseNew standards on long-term care released, with Liberal government bill yet to come
By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
OTTAWA – A team of experts has released a detailed handbook on how to boost quality of life and prevent the spread of infection in long-term care homes that could inform anticipated federal legislation. The 137-page document released by CSA Group – formerly known as the Canadian Standards Association – outlines how best to design ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau visits rare earth elements processing plant in Saskatoon
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
SASKATOON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau toured a rare earth elements processing plant in Saskatoon Monday, but Saskatchewan’s premier expressed disappointment he was not made aware of the visit. Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark was part of the tour, but Premier Scott Moe was not. “The Prime Minister’s visit to Saskatchewan today to tour a rare ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian MPs say Ottawa must help women who were Afghan lawmakers escape Taliban
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
OTTAWA – An all-party group of MPs is calling on the Canadian government to help Afghan women who were lawmakers before the Taliban takeover get to safety. Police in Kabul said Sunday that former MP Mursal Nabizada and her bodyguard were shot dead by unknown attackers. She was among the few female parliamentarians who stayed ... Read More »
1 responsePolice in India charge two men in deaths of family who froze crossing into U.S.
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
Police in India say two men are facing charges in the deaths of a family who froze a year ago while trying to cross from Manitoba into the United States. Deputy Commissioner Chaitanya Mandlik of the Ahmedabad crime branch in the state of Gujarat says the two men were arrested Sunday and other suspects are ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau visits rare earth element processing plant in Saskatoon
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
SASKATOON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau toured a rare earth elements processing plant in Saskatoon Monday, but Saskatchewan’s premier expressed disappointment he was not made aware of the visit. Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark was part of the tour, but Premier Scott Moe was not. “The Prime Minister’s visit to Saskatchewan today to tour a rare ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau says Ottawa looking at bail reform after letter from premiers demands action
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is looking “carefully” and “quickly” at a letter from Canada’s premiers calling for reforms to the country’s bail system. Premiers from all 13 provinces and territories signed the letter sent to Trudeau on Friday, writing that the time for action is now and “our heroic first ... Read More »
1 responseGuilbeault gives green light to James Bay lithium mine with 271 conditions
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
OTTAWA – Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new lithium mine in northern Quebec can go ahead with more than 270 conditions to protect wildlife and respect Indigenous use of the lands of traditional purposes. The James Bay mine is expected to produce lithium for up to two decades, mainly for use in North America’s ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau to visit rare earths element processing plant in Saskatoon
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
SASKATOON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to tour a rare earths element processing plant in Saskatoon today, but Saskatchewan’s premier says he’s disappointed he was not made aware of the visit. Lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, copper and the group of 17 metals and minerals known as rare earth elements are being prioritized for investments ... Read More »
1 responseAs federal workers return to the office, some decry lack of direction, long commutes
By Cindy Tran, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
Ottawa public servant YuTaek Hwang has been working remotely for nearly three years. But despite the fact that a back-to-office mandate for federal workers takes effect beginning this week, Hwang said his department has not offered any information about when he should return. “We did get a corporate email saying they want people to be ... Read More »
1 responseIn The News for Jan. 16 : New mental health support for Canadian veterans
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 16 … What we are watching in Canada … A new program aims to better train and prepare mental-health professionals on the unique challenges ... Read More »
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