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Ottawa urged to pressure Pakistan to stop deporting Afghans, speed up refugee claims
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government is facing calls to intervene amid reports that Pakistan is preparing to arrest and deport Afghan refugees, many of whom are waiting to escape to Canada. The Liberal government promised in August 2021 to resettle 40,000 Afghans who have fled their country to escape the Taliban, including thousands with ... Read More »
1 responseThe latest developments on the major winter storm moving across much of Canada
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
A major winter storm is hitting Ontario and Quebec, causing flight cancellations, power outages and road closures. Bad weather is also expected in many other parts of the country. Here are the latest developments (all times Eastern): — 1:15 p.m. Ontario Provincial Police say up to 100 vehicles have been involved in multiple collisions on ... Read More »
1 responseEnvironment Canada warns of once-in-decade storm as Ontario, Quebec see snow, wind
By Sharif Hassan, Jordan Omstead and Jacob Serebrin, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
A major winter storm hitting Ontario and Quebec cancelled flights, closed schools and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people Friday, with an Environment Canada meteorologist warning of a possible once-in-a-decade weather event. The weather agency predicted strong winds, heavy snowfall and possible flash freezing, issuing winter storm warnings for the vast majority ... Read More »
1 responseSome lots of Janod Sweet Cocoon Activity Table recalled due to choking hazard
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
Health Canada is recalling about a thousand activity tables for toddlers sold by the brand Janod. The agency says the recall involves some lots of the Janod Sweet Cocoon Activity Table as it may be a choking hazard. The round table is made of wood and has cars, shapes and other interactive elements. The recall ... Read More »
1 responseTrans Mountain pipeline fine for bird disturbances upheld while penalty slashed
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
A review panel is upholding a fine against the Trans Mountain pipeline for violations that resulted in disturbing bird nests. But the Canada Energy Regulator is dramatically slashing the amount of the penalty from $88,000 in the original ruling to $4,000. In February, the regulator found the pipeline company hadn’t given its contractors enough environmental ... Read More »
1 responseEnvironment Canada warns of once-in-decade storm as Ontario, Quebec see snow, winds
By Sharif Hassan and Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
A major winter storm hitting Ontario and Quebec cancelled flights, closed schools and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people Friday, with an Environment Canada meteorologist warning of a possible once-in-a-decade weather event. Environment Canada predicted strong winds, heavy snowfall and possible flash freezing, issuing winter storm warnings for the vast majority of ... Read More »
1 responseThe latest developments on the major winter storm hitting Ontario and Quebec
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
A major winter storm is hitting Ontario and Quebec, causing flight cancellations, power outages and road closures. Here are the latest developments (all times Eastern): — 10:30 a.m. Environment Canada is predicting strong winds, heavy snowfall and possible flash freezing from the major winter storm that’s hitting Ontario and Quebec today. The agency has issued ... Read More »
1 responseEnvironment Canada warns of once-in-decade storm as Ontario, Quebec brace for impact
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
A major winter storm bearing down on Ontario and Quebec cancelled flights, closed schools and threatened widespread power outages Friday, with an Environment Canada meteorologist warning of a possible once-in-a-decade weather event. Environment Canada predicted strong winds, heavy snowfall and possible flash freezing, issuing winter storm warnings for most of Ontario and Quebec. “We may ... Read More »
1 responseMajor winter storm approaching Ontario and Quebec : In The News for Dec. 23
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
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 Dec. 23 … What we are watching in Canada … A major winter storm is bearing down on Ontario and Quebec, with residents being warned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools closed, travel headaches expected as storm takes aim at Ontario, Quebec
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
A major winter storm is bearing down on Ontario and Quebec, with residents being warned to reconsider travel plans as conditions could get hazardous. Environment Canada has issued weather warnings for most of Ontario and much of Quebec, saying heavy snow, strong winds and freezing rain are expected in some areas. In parts of southern ... Read More »
1 responseUkrainians who fled war set to mark first Christmas in Canada, far from loved ones
By Sharif Hassan, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
Anastasiia Tertyshna remembers sitting around the dinner table at her parents’ house in eastern Ukraine on Christmas Eve last year, cracking jokes with her husband and siblings as they ate a traditional pudding typically prepared for the holidays. It’ll be a far different scene this year as Tertyshna marks the season in Canada, far from ... Read More »
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