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Quebec man charged with terrorism in Haitian coup plot will fight charges: lawyer
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
MONTREAL – The lawyer for a Quebec man charged with planning a terrorist act to overthrow the Haitian government of Jovenel Moïse says his client will fight the charges. On Thursday, the RCMP said Gérald Nicolas, 51, will appear at the Quebec City courthouse on Dec. 1 to face three terrorism-related charges. Nicolas is charged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Quebec men in court for allegedly hunting wild boars, elk in safari park
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
GATINEAU, Que. – Two Quebec men appeared in a Gatineau, Que., courtroom Friday on charges that they broke into a safari animal park and killed three wild boar and one elk. Provincial police allege Mathieu Godard, 47, and Jeremiah Mathias-Polson, 21, had four animal carcasses in their vehicle when they were arrested Nov. 10 inside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘No idea too crazy’: Cabinet given suite of options before invoking Emergencies Act
By Laura Osman and David Fraser, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – Cabinet ministers did not exhaust every option they had to resolve the protests blockading Ottawa streets and border crossings across the country last winter before turning to the Emergencies Act, a federal inquiry heard Friday. Thousands of protesters rolled into Ottawa in big rigs and other vehicles to voice their opposition to COVID-19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fate of prime minister’s residence up in the air as staff move out due to hazards
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – The Canadian government has spent billions trying to solve the country’s housing crisis. But when it comes to fixing the prime minister’s own crumbling official residence? That’s a different story. The picturesque mansion, known by its address of 24 Sussex Drive, spans 34 rooms and is tucked beside the Ottawa River. Built in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill on mandatory minimum penalties, sunset clause for drug convictions becomes law
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – A Liberal bill that removes a significant number of mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug and firearms offences has become law. Minimum penalties have been repealed for all convictions under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and 14 firearms- and tobacco-related offences in the Criminal Code. Thanks to an NDP amendment, the bill ... Read More »
1 response‘Bleakest of role models for women’: Fired health leader calls out Alberta premier
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
EDMONTON – A leader in Alberta’s health system who was fired by Premier Danielle Smith is firing back. Tony Dagnone, in an open letter, says Smith’s abusive, divisive rhetoric blended with her “warped” anti-science beliefs make her a poor excuse for a leader and one who is putting Albertans in harm’s way. Dagnone, an Order ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta treaty chiefs unite against United Conservatives’ proposed sovereignty act
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
EDMONTON – All of Alberta’s treaty chiefs have come together to oppose Premier Danielle Smith’s proposed sovereignty act. The chiefs of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 – all the province’s treaties – say in a statement that it’s offensive and they reject it outright. Few details of the legislation’s substance have been released, but Smith ... Read More »
1 responseNew B.C. Premier David Eby sworn in, announces $100 electricity credit
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
VANCOUVER – New British Columbia Premier David Eby has been sworn in and immediately announced a $100 cost-of-living credit for residents on their electricity bills. Eby has also established a BC Affordability Credit for low- and middle-income people starting in January that will provide up to $164 for adults and $41 for children. He says ... Read More »
1 responseCanadians show support for Latvian allies on tense Independence Day in Baltic country
By Patrice Bergeron, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
RIGA, Latvia – A parade through the streets of Riga Friday in which Canadian soldiers helped mark Latvian independence took on added significance as neighbouring Russia continues its war on Ukraine. Latvia, a small Baltic nation sharing a long border with Russia, has frequently lived under occupation throughout its history and fears an invasion from ... Read More »
1 responseChina, Saudi Arabia must be part of new fund for climate loss and damage: Guilbeault
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says all big emitters, including China, must contribute to a new global climate loss and damage fund for developing countries. This year’s climate talks in Egypt were the first where the final pact was to include movement on a fund built by the richest countries that are most responsible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foreign supply of children’s pain meds set to hit Canadian shelves next week
By Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
A large foreign supply of children’s fever and pain medication is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week, Health Canada said Friday. One million bottles of children’s medication will have been distributed to hospitals, pharmacies and retailers after next week, health officials said during a media briefing. “The initial supplies, ... Read More »
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