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Military shrinking footprint in Middle East to free up troops for other missions
By The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Canadian Armed Forces is shrinking its footprint in the Middle East to free up troops for missions in Europe and elsewhere. Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie revealed the plan in an interview with The Canadian Press as the military struggles with both a personnel shortage and growing demands in other parts of the world. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec police identify three victims of propane explosion last week
By The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
MONTREAL – Quebec provincial police have formally identified three people who died after an explosion last week at a propane facility north of Montreal. Police say the victims are Céline Pilon, 65; France Desrosiers, 65; and Christophe Paradis, 26. Authorities found the remains of the three people on Monday at the site of Propane Lafortune ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to get an Indigenous name
By Cindy Tran, The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – An Ottawa thoroughfare currently named after Canada’s first prime minister is expected to receive a new Indigenous name later this year, the National Capital Commission said Thursday. “I’m fully supportive of this decision,” Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said Thursday after the commission’s board of directors unanimously approved the recommendation to move forward with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One year after death of Indian migrants at border, U.S. still sees illegal crossings
By Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
A year after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to walk to the United States from Manitoba, the agency tasked with patrolling the border says others have not been deterred from attempting the same treacherous journey. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seen a drastic uptick in recent months of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In The News for Jan. 19: Are discount airlines straining Canada’s pilot supply?
By The Canadian Press on January 19th, 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. 19 … What we are watching in Canada … With their promise of cheaper fares and no unnecessary frills, a flurry of so-called “discount ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Hurt is still alive:’ Ontario community shocked after ‘plausible burials’ uncovered
By The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
The chief of a northern Ontario First Nation that found the province’s first “plausible burials” says the community is in shock and its members are working hard to ensure survivors and their loved ones have mental health support. Wauzhushk Onigum Nation Chief Chris Skead says the uncovering of 171 anomalies and “plausible burials” at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2023
TORONTO – The winning numbers in Wednesday’s Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 06, 13, 25, 31, 41 & 47. Bonus: 46 The winning number for the guaranteed $1 million: 52210829-01 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa commits 200 more armoured vehicles to Ukraine as allies debate sending tanks
By Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on January 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – Defence Minister Anita Anand used a visit to Ukraine on Wednesday to announce that Canada is sending another 200 armoured vehicles to help with the embattled country’s defence against Russian invaders. Yet even as Anand unveiled the latest contribution, the announcement was largely overshadowed by questions about whether Canada and its allies would ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa sending 200 Canadian-made armoured vehicles as defence minister visits Ukraine
By The Canadian Press on January 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – Defence Minister Anita Anand says the federal government will provide 200 armoured vehicles to the Ukrainian military. Anand announced the contribution during a visit to Kyiv today, where the minister also met her Ukrainian counterpart. The vehicles are being purchased from Roshel, a company based in Mississauga, Ont., at a cost of $90 ... Read More »
1 responseIn The News for Jan. 18: The federal New Democrats gather for day one of retreat
By The Canadian Press on January 18th, 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 Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 … What we are watching in Canada … The federal New Democrats are kicking off a three-day caucus retreat today, starting ... Read More »
1 responseBail hearing for sisters who claim wrongful conviction continues in Saskatchewan
By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press on January 18th, 2023
YORKTON, Sask. – Lawyers for two women who have spent nearly 30 years in prison are to argue today why they should be released on bail while they await the results of a federal conviction review. Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance were convicted of second-degree murder in the 1993 stabbing death of 70-year-old Anthony Dolff. The ... Read More »
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