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Messy Christmas for travellers as more storms bear down on Ontario, B.C.
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
TORONTO – A weather system of heavy snow and bitter cold that paralyzed Vancouver’s airport and caused a countrywide cascade of disruptions this week could lift by Christmas Eve – but travellers will first have to endure more storms in southern B.C. and Ontario. Officials at YVR are still dealing with cancellations, delays and congestion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada to spend $1.8B on rescue helicopter upgrades, nearly double original budget
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
OTTAWA – Canada is planning to spend $1.8 billion to upgrade its fleet of military search-and-rescue helicopters â – nearly double what was originally budgeted. Defence Minister Anita Anand and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek announced the sole-sourced deal to upgrade the military’s Cormorant helicopters late this afternoon. The federal government has been planning to upgrade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Environment Canada warning Quebecers about possible blackouts due to winter storm
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
MONTREAL – Environment Canada is warning Quebecers to prepare emergency kits that can help sustain them for up to 72 hours without power, as a major storm approaches the province. The weather agency is forecasting heavy snow, rain and strong winds for many regions in Quebec starting Thursday. Meteorologist Jean-Philippe Bégin says Quebecers should prepare ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s move to seize assets from Russian oligarch could test Charter: trade lawyer
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
OTTAWA – Canada’s attempt to seize and forfeit a Russian oligarch’s holdings will be a major test of how the federal government balances sanctions and Charter rights, says an Ottawa trade lawyer. On Monday, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said she plans to use a new law to confiscate and divert assets held by people who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds opt to focus on making access-to-info law work better amid calls for reforms
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
OTTAWA – The federal government says departments will focus on making the access-to-information system work better amid calls for fundamental changes to the transparency law. The Access to Information Act allows people to request government documents, from internal emails to research reports, for a $5 fee – but it is widely considered to be outdated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Refugee group says Ottawa will help bring 600 LGBTQ Afghans to Canada
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
OTTAWA – An LGBTQ refugee group says Ottawa is helping resettle 600 Afghans to Canada who are fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Earlier this week, Toronto-based Rainbow Railroad said it has been able to resettle only four per cent of the nearly 3,800 Afghans who have asked for help coming ... Read More »
1 responseToronto and Vancouver airports warn of operational impacts due to weather
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
TORONTO – A weather system of heavy snow and bitter cold that paralyzed Vancouver’s airport and caused a cascade of disruptions earlier this week could lift by Christmas Eve, but travellers will first have to endure more storms that could affect airports in B.C. and Ontario. An update from Vancouver International Airport says conditions have ... Read More »
1 response‘He enjoyed helping people:’ Family of man shot in Ontario condo say they are shocked
By Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Naveed Dada enjoyed helping people. That’s why the 59-year-old joined the board of his Toronto-area condominium and worked to help residents resolve their issues, his nephew said ahead of a funeral planned for his uncle on Thursday. Dada, two fellow board members and their spouses were killed Sunday when a 73-year-old man ... Read More »
2 responsesOttawa move to seize millions from Russian oligarch could test Charter: trade lawyer
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
OTTAWA – Canada’s attempt to seize and forfeit a Russian oligarch’s holdings could be a major test of how Ottawa balances sanctions and Charter rights. This week, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said she plans to use a new law to confiscate and divert assets held by people who have been sanctioned. The first case involves ... Read More »
1 responseQuebec court sides with First Nation regarding underfunding of its police force
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
MONTREAL – First Nations in northern Quebec are calling on the province and the federal government for more funding for Indigenous police forces. The call for money comes after the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan First Nation on the issue. In a judgment rendered Dec. 15, the court agreed ... Read More »
1 response‘My heart is crying’: Afghan refugees wait on family members to join them in Canada
By Maan Alhmidi, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
TORONTO – Khalid Khogiani arrived in Canada from Afghanistan through Pakistan more than a year ago and has been waiting for the Canadian government to process the refugee applications for his wife, mother and siblings ever since. The 34-year-old, who worked as a computer assistant and interpreter with the Canadian Armed Forces in Kandahar between ... Read More »
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