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Montreal shelters expand services to care for homeless as extreme cold hits city
By Marisela Amador, The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – An extreme cold snap that brought risks of frostbite and hypothermia with temperatures of -28 C on Friday in Montreal had the city’s shelters fearing for the homeless population. Environment Canada said the effects of the “vigorous” cold front that was forecast to continue into Saturday with a wind chill making the temperature ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freeland discusses global economy with provincial, territorial finance ministers
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the provinces and territories need to chip in to Canada’s response to the U.S.’s Inflation Reduction Act, which includes electric-vehicle incentives that favour manufacturers in Canada and Mexico, as well as the U.S. Speaking after an in-person meeting with the provincial and territorial finance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada adds Russian media personalities, companies in latest round of sanctions
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – Canada has announced it is imposing a new round of sanctions on Russian media personalities and companies accused of spreading disinformation about Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced the latest sanctions against 38 individuals and 16 entities, saying those affected are propagating Russian President Vladimir Putin’s lies. Among those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec CEO of Future Electronics resigns, vows to fight sex allegations
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – A prominent Quebec businessman says he’s stepping down from his role as chairman and CEO of electronics parts company Future Electronics to focus on protecting his reputation amid allegations reported this week that he had paid minors for sex. Robert G. Miller says that allegations reported by Radio-Canada and CBC on Thursday that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals withdraw bill’s assault-style firearm definition, promise more consultation
By Mia Rabson and Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals have withdrawn an amendment to their gun bill aimed at enshrining a definition of banned assault-style firearms, citing “legitimate concerns” about the need for more consultation on the measure. Opposition MPs and some firearm advocates applauded the move, while a prominent gun-control group called it a victory for misinformation about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa tight-lipped on details as Canada, U.S. call out China over balloon
By Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – Canada announced that it had called China’s ambassador onto the carpet – but otherwise remained tight-lipped – as Ottawa and Washington expressed their disapproval about a high-altitude surveillance balloon found floating over the United States. Chinese Ambassador Cong Peiwu was summoned for the dressing down from Global Affairs Canada officials on Thursday after ... Read More »
1 responseYukon prospecting plan approval is quashed by First Nation court victory
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
WHITEHORSE – A Yukon court has quashed government approval for a mining exploration project, siding with a First Nation that argued there was a failure to properly consult it about the project on its traditional territory. The government had approved a plan by Metallic Minerals Corp. to conduct exploration for a gold and silver mine ... Read More »
1 responsePlunging wind chill values prompt extreme cold warnings across Eastern Canada
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
HALIFAX – As an immense Arctic air mass settled over the eastern half of Canada today, Environment Canada issued an unusually long list of extreme cold warnings that covered six provinces and communities in both territories. In scores of cities and towns, government and private agencies were scrambling to provide shelter for vulnerable people as ... Read More »
1 responseGovernments seek buyer as Quebec COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Medicago set to close
By Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – The Quebec government says it’s looking to find a buyer for Medicago Inc., the Quebec-based COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer that will be shut down by parent company Mitsubishi Chemical. Quebec Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon said Friday the province has had preliminary talks with potential buyers in the pharmaceutical sector to keep Medicago’s expertise and ... Read More »
1 responseProminent Quebecers plead for federal anti-Islamophobia rep to be given a chance
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – A letter of support signed by 30 prominent Quebecers, including academics, activists, and community leaders, is asking that Amira Elghawaby be given the chance to fulfil her mandate as Canada’s first special representative on combating Islamophobia. Provincial politicians in Quebec and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet have called for Elghawaby’s resignation for a ... Read More »
1 responseCanada summons Chinese envoy as Ottawa, Washington express displeasure over balloon
By Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – Canada announced that it had called China’s ambassador onto the carpet as Ottawa and Washington expressed their disapproval Friday over a high-altitude balloon found to have been hovering over sensitive sites in the United States. Chinese Ambassador Cong Peiwu was summoned for the dressing down from Global Affairs Canada officials after the balloon ... Read More »
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