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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 »
2 responsesN.W.T. piloting new northern studies course for Grade 12 students
By Emily Blake, The Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2023
YELLOWKNIFE – The Northwest Territories has begun piloting a new northern studies course for Grade 12 students with an emphasis on reconciliation. The elective course was created in the N.W.T. through engagement with Indigenous governments, education bodies, curriculum consultants and working groups. The territory says it covers a range of topics, including oral history and ... Read More »
1 response‘We have been in dark’: B.C. family reacts to manslaughter charge against Mounties
By The Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2023
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Family members of a British Columbia Indigenous man who died after being arrested by RCMP officers expect to wait years before learning if five Mounties will be convicted of manslaughter and obstruction in the case. A statement released by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association says the family of Arthur Culver, who ... Read More »
1 response‘Risky gamble:’ NDP urges Alberta government to end fixation with pulling out of CPP
By Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2023
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith’s government needs to end its fixation with pulling the province out of the Canada Pension Plan. NDP Leader Rachel Notley says her party would not pursue an Alberta Pension Plan, which the United Conservative government has been studying for almost three years without resolution. Notley says ... Read More »
1 responseControversial federal pick to fight Islamophobia perfect for job: former colleague
By Jacob Serebrin, The Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2023
MONTREAL – The federal government’s appointment of Amira Elghawaby as its first special representative on combating Islamophobia has caused an uproar in Quebec and raised eyebrows elsewhere in the country. But the former head of the Canadian Jewish Congress, who co-wrote an opinion piece with Elghawaby that led to much of the criticism, said she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A timeline of murder and manslaughter cases involving Canadian police
By The Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2023
Two RCMP officers have been charged with manslaughter in the death of an Indigenous man in Prince George, B.C., while three of their fellow Mounties face attempting to obstruct justice charges. Here is a list of some other Canadian police officers who have faced murder or manslaughter charges related to deaths while on duty: August ... Read More »
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