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Canada summons Chinese ambassador over high-altitude surveillance balloon
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – China’s ambassador to Canada has been called onto the carpet to explain a high-altitude surveillance balloon that is hovering over the U.S. Global Affairs Canada says Ambassador Cong Peiwu was summoned on Thursday after the balloon was spotted over U.S. airspace. The Department of National Defence says the balloon’s movements are being tracked ... Read More »
1 responseJapanese chemical company to close Quebec COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Medicago
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – The Quebec-based biopharmaceutical firm that produced a COVID-19 vaccine is being shut down by parent company Mitsubishi Chemical. The Japanese chemical company said Thursday it would stop marketing the Medicago-produced Covifenz vaccine, which is plant-based and was approved by Health Canada one year ago for adults aged 18 to 64. Mitsubishi Chemical said ... Read More »
1 responseLiberals withdraw controversial amendment to guns bill
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are withdrawing an amendment to their guns bill that introduced a controversial new definition of an assault-style weapon. The amendment would have defined what kind of firearms should be banned in Canada and added dozens of new semi-automatic rifles and shotguns to the list. It caused an outcry in many ... Read More »
1 responseCP NewsAlert: Liberals withdraw controversial amendment to guns bill
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are withdrawing a controversial amendment to their guns bill that would have added many popular hunting rifles and shotguns to a list of prohibited firearms in Canada. The amendment has caused an outcry in many parts of rural Canada, and the Liberals have been under pressure from many of their ... Read More »
1 responseIn The News for Feb. 3 : Canada’s finance ministers to meet today
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 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 Feb. 3 … What we are watching in Canada … Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is hosting an in-person meeting today with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman says Russian Embassy denies her consular services, cites Facebook page
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – A Russian woman says she has been denied consular services by her country’s embassy in Canada over claims her Facebook activity poses a security threat. “It totally came as a shock to me,” said Elena Pushkareva, who left Russia a decade ago. Pushkareva said the Russian Embassy, which declined to comment to The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal shelters prepare as extreme cold warnings hit Eastern Canada, Maritimes
By Marisela Amador, The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – An extreme cold snap that is forecast to bring a risk of frostbite and hypothermia with temperatures of -27 C Friday night has shelters in the Montreal area fearing for the vulnerable homeless population. Environment Canada says the effects of the “vigorous” cold front that will continue into Saturday with a wind chill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Growing dog populations an issue in some remote communities, shelters under pressure
By Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
Phoebe Sutherland rushed last week to capture a stray dog that nipped an elder in her community of Moose Cree First Nation. It was the latest instance of issues springing from a growing population of dogs on the island at the southern tip of James Bay after veterinary services that used to spay and neuter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Global ocean conservation conference in B.C. hopes to build on Montreal agreements
By Bob Weber, The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
Federal politicians are expected to make a significant announcement on ocean protection during an international conference in Vancouver on how to take action on promises to protect the marine world made at recent global environment meetings. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault are both to attend the IMPAC5 conference, joining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada says NORAD tracking high-altitude surveillance balloon detected over the U.S.
By The Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2023
OTTAWA – The Department of National Defence says Canada is working with the United States to protect sensitive information from foreign intelligence threats after a high-altitude surveillance balloon was detected. The U.S. says it is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a few days. The Pentagon says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate passes Liberals’ controversial online streaming act with a dozen amendments
By Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2023
OTTAWA – Big tech companies that offer online streaming services could soon be required to contribute to Canadian content as a controversial Liberal bill gets one step closer to becoming law. The Senate has passed the online streaming act known as Bill C-11 with a dozen amendments following a lengthy study by senators. The bill ... Read More »
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