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Nova Scotia NDP tables opposition bill to declare domestic violence an epidemic
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s opposition New Democrats have tabled legislation to declare domestic violence an epidemic in the province. Leader Claudia Chender says the bill would legislate a recommendation to all levels of government from the commission of inquiry that investigated the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting. Chender says formally designating intimate partner violence as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives say they have solution for online harassment after Liberals ‘failed’
By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
OTTAWA – Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says her party will introduce a bill in the House of Commons next week to protect people from online harassment. Rempel Garner says the Liberals have had “almost 10 years” and tried to pass two bills to address the growing problem of online criminal harm and have “failed.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Largely fictitious.’ Immigration minister criticizes New Brunswick premier’s claims
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
FREDERICTON – Immigration Minister Marc Miller says claims by New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs that Ottawa wants to force the province to take in 4,600 asylum seekers are “largely fictitious.” Miller says the federal government won’t force provinces to accept asylum seekers without compensation or their consent. Late Wednesday, Higgs posted a message on social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s consul general in New York at House committee today about official residence
By Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
OTTAWA – Canada’s consul general in New York is meeting with MPs today to talk about the purchase of his official residence. Former CTV journalist Tom Clark is answering questions at the House operations committee which is studying the government’s decision to buy a $9-million condo in Manhattan. Conservative members of the committee have called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tipping point: Quebec consumer rights bill to regulate how merchants can ask for tips
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
Quebec wants to curb excessive tipping. Simon Jolin-Barrette, minister responsible for consumer protection, has tabled a bill to force merchants to calculate tips based on the price before tax. That means on a restaurant bill of $100, suggested tips would be calculated based on $100, not on $114.98 after provincial and federal sales taxes are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Singh says NDP drafting climate plan, won’t say if it’ll include consumer carbon tax
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
MONTREAL – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh won’t say whether he would keep the consumer carbon price if his party forms government at the next election. Singh told reporters in Montreal today that he wants to see big polluters pay, but rejected the idea that workers should shoulder the cost of fighting climate change. The NDP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tensions mount as clock ticks down on Air Canada contract talks
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
TORONTO – Tensions are mounting as a potential pilot strike or lockout at Canada’s largest airline is only days away with no signs of a breakthrough in talks. Numerous business groups including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce are set to hold an event in Ottawa today to urge the government to intervene after calling for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youri Chassin quits CAQ to sit as Independent, second member to leave this month
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
Quebec legislature member Youri Chassin has announced he’s leaving the Coalition Avenir Québec government to sit as an Independent. He announced the decision shortly after writing an open letter criticizing Premier François Legault’s government for abandoning its principles of smaller government. In the letter published in Le Journal de Montréal and Le Journal de Québec, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Air Canada pilot strike looms, BC transit strike talks resume
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Flying Air Canada next week? Read this first You’re packing your bags but still don’t know if Air Canada will be taking you to your planned destination. Calgary-based travel agent Lesley Keyter says she’s been fielding questions from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tidal power junk: N.S. village wants huge, abandoned moorings moved from fishing area
By Michael Tutton, The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2024
WALTON, N.S. – Four boxcars filled with concrete are sitting on the floor of the Bay of Fundy near Walton, N.S., where residents are worried the debris – abandoned by another failed tidal power project – has become a hazard to local fishers. In May 2023, massive air bags were used to float the rail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mounties say there’s no evidence Lytton, B.C., wildfire was arson, cause unknown
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2024
LYTTON, B.C. – Mounties in British Columbia say there’s no evidence that the devastating fire that swept through the community of Lytton more than three years ago was arson. Police have concluded their investigation into the June 2021 wildfire, saying they can’t pinpoint the cause of the blaze that killed two people and wiped out ... Read More »
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