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Extremely cold temperatures prolong cold weather alerts for much of Eastern Canada
By The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
HALIFAX – Extreme cold weather alerts remain in place today for the Atlantic provinces and northern regions of Quebec and Ontario due to frigid temperatures brought on by an immense Arctic air mass. The alerts issued by Environment Canada for the second day in a row affect six provinces from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa expands price caps to Russian petroleum products to reduce revenues
By The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal Finance Department says Canada is joining its fellow G-7 countries plus Australia to expand caps on Russian oil to include seaborne petroleum products from that country. The department says the maximum price for seaborne Russian-origin petroleum will be US $100 per barrel for “premium-to-crude” products as of Sunday, and US $45 ... Read More »
1 responseInuit, environmental groups call for stronger measures to reduce underwater noise
By Emily Blake, The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
Hunters from Pond Inlet, Nvt. – known as Mittimatalik in Inuktitut – have said they’re seeing fewer narwhal in areas where they were once abundant, making it harder to feed their families, and that the whales’ behaviour is changing. Lisa Koperqualuk, vice chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council, says that’s because of noise from ships. ... Read More »
1 responseFederal government asking RCMP to ban use of sponge rounds, CS gas for crowd control
By David Fraser, The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal government says it wants the RCMP to ban the use of two crowd-control tools that forces across the country say they have in their arsenals: sponge rounds and CS gas. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino’s office confirmed that it wants the measures outlawed, even as the RCMP declines to say whether ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extreme cold temperatures across Quebec, East Coast expected to linger until Sunday
By The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
MONTREAL – Residents from Quebec to Newfoundland and Labrador are waking up this morning to more extreme cold weather. Emergency officials warned people to seek shelter and monitor for frostbite if they had to be outside overnight, as the temperature across much of Eastern Canada was expected to feel like -40 C to -50 C ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elaine Tanner, 1960s swimming superstar, cherishes rare medal that Canada wanted back
By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
NORTH SAANICH, B.C. – She was once hailed as Canada’s best athlete and Elaine Tanner has the accolades to prove it as a teenage swimming prodigy known as “Mighty Mouse” at Olympic, Commonwealth and Pan American games. But her most cherished medal came outside the pool. It’s a sterling silver Medal of Service, the forerunner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous group talks about reporting system for people experiencing homelessness
By Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press on February 4th, 2023
WINNIPEG – An Indigenous organization is spearheading efforts to develop a system that could make it easier to flag when a person experiencing homelessness is missing. It comes after the slayings of four women last year in Winnipeg by an alleged serial killer. Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, a community service provider in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No winning ticket sold for Friday’s $10 million Lotto Max jackpot
By The Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2023
There was no winning ticket sold in Friday’s Lotto Max $10 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 7 will be an estimated $15 million... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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