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Canada sanctions more of Haiti’s political elites, bringing total to 15
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has announced new sanctions against two more Haitian political elites. Facing sanction are former MP Arnel Bélizaire and Charles Saint-Rémy, a businessman associated with former president Michel Martelly, who is among the 13 others Canada has already sanctioned. The two will be barred from entering or undertaking financial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In The News for Jan. 13 : What would increased immigration mean for Canada?
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 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. 13 … What we are watching in Canada … As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal minister says Canada needs more immigration as targets get mixed reviews
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
OTTAWA – As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market. But Immigration Minister Sean Fraser insists that Canada needs more newcomers to address labour shortages and demographic changes that threaten the country’s future. ... Read More »
1 responseWhy are there so many cyberattacks lately? An explainer on the rising trend
By The Canadian Press on January 13th, 2023
TORONTO – A wave of high-profile cyberattacks has recently hit hospitals, businesses and organizations in Ontario, including the LCBO this week and Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and Scouts Canada in December. The Canadian Press spoke with cybersecurity experts about whether cyberattacks are on the rise, why they are happening, and what people and businesses ... Read More »
1 responsePolice say at least three missing in propane explosion north of Montreal
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2023
SAINT-ROCH-DE-L’ACHIGAN, Que. – Quebec provincial police say at least three employees were missing after an explosion at a propane facility Thursday in St-Roch-de-l’Achigan, Que., north of Montreal. Sgt. Éloïse Cossette told an evening news conference that three employees of Propane Lafortune had not been seen since the explosion, describing them as “three potential victims.” “Our ... Read More »
1 responseB.C. creates $500M fund for non-profits to buy rental buildings, protect tenants
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2023
BURNABY, B.C. – The British Columbia government announced a $500-million fund Thursday to help the non-profit housing sector purchase rental buildings and save them from “housing speculators and profiteers,” whose property flips often lead to tenant evictions. Premier David Eby said the rental protection fund will preserve affordable rental buildings for tenants who have faced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. tribunal orders woman to repay employer for ‘time theft’ while working at home
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2023
VANCOUVER – A tribunal has ordered a British Columbia accountant to pay her former employer more than $2,600 after a tracking software showed she engaged in “time theft” while working from home. The decision released this week by the Civil Resolution Tribunal shows the woman made a claim of $5,000 to cover unpaid wages and ... Read More »
1 responseToilet paper toxin found in endangered killer whales, say B.C. researchers
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Toxic chemicals from toilet paper have been found in the bodies of British Columbia’s endangered orcas, according to a study conducted by marine scientists. Researchers at the University of British Columbia analyzed tissue samples from six southern resident killer whales and six Bigg’s whales, also known as transient killer whales, stranded along the ... Read More »
1 response‘Unnecessary and damaging’: Police federation criticizes Nunavut judge’s comments
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2023
IQALUIT, Nunavut – The National Police Federation is criticizing comments a Nunavut judge made as he acquitted a prosecutor and RCMP officer of criminal contempt, saying the remarks were unnecessary and damaging. Cpl. Andrew Kerstens and Crown prosecutor Emma Baasch were facing the charge for their joint actions in the July 2022 arrest of a ... Read More »
1 responseCanada delivers more armoured vehicles to Haiti as police try to push back gangs
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Canadian Armed Forces airlifted more armoured vehicles to Haiti as police in Port-au-Prince struggle to contain a gang crisis. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also said Wednesday that Canada is working with countries in the region to plan possible responses if the situation further deteriorates. Port-au-Prince has been held hostage for months by ... Read More »
1 responsePandemic isolation, social media could be factors in violent crimes by teens: experts
By Maan Alhmidi, The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2023
TORONTO – Violent crime committed by teenagers could be increasing in Canada’s most populous city due to pandemic isolation and the influences of social media, experts say, as Toronto police investigate a string of assaults allegedly committed by teen girls. Police said this week that a group of up to 10 teen girls allegedly assaulted ... Read More »
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