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Alberta premier ‘glad’ Gaza protest in Calgary ended as encampments escalate
By Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2024
EDMONTON – Premier Danielle Smith says she’s pleased the University of Calgary moved to have police dismantle an on-campus pro-Palestinian protest and hopes the University of Alberta will take note. Smith’s comment comes as the head of the University of Calgary said the dismantling of the encampment Thursday night derailed into a clash with police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada pitches in $76 million for ‘faster’ German air-defence systems in Ukraine
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2024
OTTAWA – Canada is putting $76 million towards a German-led effort to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian missiles and aircraft, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced Friday, with no timeline in sight for when a system already purchased from the U.S. will be ready. “Germany is able to get real value for our dollars in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. confident that cybersecurity attacks on government were state directed
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2024
VICTORIA – The head of British Columbia’s public service says there’s high confidence that cybersecurity attacks targeting the provincial government’s networks were conducted by a state or state-sponsored actor. Shannon Salter, who is also deputy minister to the premier, says there’s no evidence sensitive information was compromised. The incidents were revealed on Wednesday by Premier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada abstains on Palestine recognition at UN, open to statehood before peace
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2024
OTTAWA – Canada has abstained from another United Nations vote aimed at formally recognizing Palestine, while opening the door to supporting statehood before the end of the current conflict. The federal Liberals are also announcing more sanctions against Hamas and Iran, but have yet to follow through on a promise three months ago to sanction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Montreal area turns himself in to police
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2024
LAVAL, Que. – The suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a 30-year-old man in the Montreal area on Thursday has turned himself in to police. Provincial police Sgt. Hugues Beaulieu says major crimes officers arrested a man in his 40s, who is scheduled to appear in court later in the day. On Thursday, around 5:15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: B.C. confident that cybersecurity attacks were state directed
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2024
VICTORIA – The head of British Columbia’s public service says there’s high confidence that cybersecurity attacks targeting the provincial government’s networks were conducted by a state or state-sponsored actor. Shannon Salter says there’s no evidence sensitive information was compromised in the incidents that were revealed by Premier David Eby on Wednesday. Eby had called the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada pitches in $76 million for ‘faster’ German air-defence in Ukraine
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2024
OTTAWA – Defence Minister Bill Blair is announcing $76 million for an effort led by Germany to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian missiles and aircraft. Blair has signed an agreement with his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, which will have Ottawa join a project with allies to provide air-defence systems to Ukraine. In January 2023, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2024
OTTAWA – Environment Canada can now spot and issue warnings about severe weather faster and more precisely with 32 newly upgraded weather radar stations across the country. Standing almost as tall as a 10-story building, each tower is equipped with a giant white sphere that uses microwave energy to scan for signs of bad weather ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police launch assault investigation into incidents at UVic’s protest encampment
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2024
SAANICH, B.C. – Police in Saanich, B.C., say an assault investigation is underway following two alleged incidents at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the grounds of the University of Victoria. Deputy Chief Robert Warren says in a statement the investigation started when special Saanich duty officers at the campus were informed of two alleged incidents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial of admitted serial killer hears about search of Winnipeg landfill for remains
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2024
WINNIPEG – The trial of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki is hearing details of the exhaustive search to find the remains of his victims. Police Const. Brian Neumann testified officers had to be outfitted with protective suits and boots as well as full-face respirator masks in searching a Winnipeg landfill for the remains of Rebecca ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ+ groups for donation ban
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2024
OTTAWA – Canadian Blood Services says it has apologized to LGBTQ+ groups for a past policy that banned gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The ban was in place until 2022, when it was replaced by new rules under which all donors are asked the same questions about their sexual behaviour. The blood-donor service ... Read More »
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