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Course aims to fill gap by training therapists on needs of veterans, first responders
By Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
OTTAWA – It wasn’t until psychologist number three that retired warrant officer Brian McKenna was able to find someone who, in his words, “had a clue.” McKenna, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan now living in Vancouver, had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and had been trying unsuccessfully for years to find a ... Read More »
1 responseMilitary concerned by Canada’s absence from American-British-Australian security pact
By Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2023
OTTAWA – There are concerns at the highest levels of the Canadian Armed Forces that this country won’t have access to the same cutting-edge military technology as its closest allies because it is not part of a security pact between Australia, Britain and the United States. The trilateral treaty, nicknamed “AUKUS” after the three countries ... Read More »
1 responseMass held near site of Quebec propane explosion as three remain missing
By The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2023
SAINT-ROCH-DE-L’ACHIGAN, Que. – A solidarity mass is underway in a town north of Montreal where three people remain missing following a fire and explosion at a propane distribution company. Several hundred people were in the pews of the local church as the ceremony began just after 10:30 in St-Roch-de-l’Achigan, Que., about 50 kilometres north of ... Read More »
1 responseYear after death of Indian family at U.S. border, those left behind try to move on
By Hina Alam, The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2023
Baldev Patel cannot remember much of the last conversation he had with his son and, while the memories are fast fading, the hurt remains. Patel’s son, 39-year-old Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, was found dead along with his wife and two children on Jan. 19, 2022, near a border crossing between Manitoba and the United States. The ... Read More »
1 responsePublic transit struggling to lure back riders amid deficits, rising costs of living
By Tyler Griffin, The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2023
TORONTO – Kelly Fairchild will be paying more to take public transit this year ““ money she says will come directly out of her food budget. “Food and groceries are going up and if they keep increasing transit … it’s just not sustainable,” says the Toronto resident, who receives a limited income from the Ontario ... Read More »
1 responseMass to be held near site of Quebec propane explosion as three remain missing
By The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2023
SAINT-ROCH-DE-L’ACHIGAN, Que. – A solidarity mass will be held this morning in a town north of Montreal where three people remain missing following a fire and explosion at a propane distribution company. The service will take place at a church in St-Roch-de-l’Achigan, Que., about 50 kilometres north of Montreal. Two employees and a subcontractor are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec man recounts rescue attempt in propane explosion that left workers missing
By The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2023
SAINT-ROCH-DE-L’ACHIGAN, Que. – A man who witnessed an explosion at a Quebec propane distribution company north of Montreal says he rushed to the site and attempted to save a woman in distress. Éric Lizotte, who lives 400 meters away from Propane Lafortune located in St-Roch-de-l’Achigan, Que. says he wanted to help potential survivors after witnessing ... Read More »
1 responseRanj Pillai officially sworn in as Yukon’s 10th premier
By The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2023
WHITEHORSE – The 10th premier of Yukon has officially taken office. Ranj Pillai, a Liberal member of the territory’s legislature since 2016, replaces Sandy Silver as premier and party leader. He and his new cabinet were sworn in at a public ceremony in Whitehorse this afternoon. Pillai, who ran unopposed, inherits a minority government that ... Read More »
1 responseSmith says she urged minister to consider whether COVID prosecutions could succeed
By Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a third version of what she discussed with justice officials over how to handle the prosecution of people charged with breaking COVID-19 health rules. Smith told her Corus radio show Saturday that she has urged Justice Minister Tyler Shandro and his deputy attorney general to consider whether ... Read More »
1 responseRanj Pillai set to be sworn in as Yukon’s 10th premier
By The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2023
WHITEHORSE – Yukon’s 10th premier is set to be officially sworn into his post later today, also giving the provincial liberal party a new leader. Ranj Pillai, a member of the territory’s legislature since 2016, is replacing Premier Sandy Silver. The public swearing-in ceremony for the premier-designate and his cabinet takes place in Whitehorse this ... Read More »
1 responseAlbertans who regularly visit Moraine Lake say move to restrict vehicles was overdue
By Colette Derworiz, The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2023
Some Albertans who regularly bike, climb, hike or take photographs at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park say a decision by Parks Canada to restrict personal vehicles on its access road was long overdue. The federal agency has announced it will require visitors to take its shuttles, regional transit or commercial vehicles to get to ... Read More »
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