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‘The stakes cannot be higher:’ Harris-Trump to faceoff on debate stage
By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA – Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will be face-to-face for the first time during Tuesday night’s debate in Philadelphia, marking a pivotal moment during the final sprint of a razor-thin race for the White House. “We have said over and over again the stakes cannot be higher,” said Allison Prasch, an expert on U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Former BoC governor will address Liberal caucus, NDP caucus begins
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Mark Carney, Trudeau to address Liberal caucus Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will present his vision for the Liberals’ economic policy when he meets with MPs in Nanaimo, B.C., today. The party announced Carney’s new role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Liberals and NDP to address their caucuses
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Mark Carney, Trudeau to address Liberal caucus Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will present his vision for the Liberals’ economic policy when he meets with MPs in Nanaimo, B.C., today. The party announced Carney’s new role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark Carney to present his economic vision for the Liberals to caucus
By The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
NANAIMO, B.C. – Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will present his vision for the Liberals’ economic policy when he meets with MPs in Nanaimo, B.C., today. The party announced Carney’s new role as chair of a Liberal task force on economic growth as MPs arrived for the caucus retreat Monday, where they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Unshackled’ NDP MPs in Montreal for caucus retreat days after breakup with Liberals
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
MONTREAL – New Democrats are huddling in Montreal to strategize a new path forward ahead of the fall parliamentary session – one that doesn’t include the Liberals at their hips and ideally makes them a credible alternative to the Conservatives at the next election. The three-day caucus retreat kicking off Tuesday comes less than a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business lobby group warns Ottawa digital services tax could ‘imperil’ trade talks
By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press on September 10th, 2024
WASHINGTON – One of Canada’s most influential business lobby groups is warning Ottawa about damage to the relationship with the United States after the Biden administration escalated efforts to halt the federal government’s tax on large foreign digital services companies. The Business Council of Canada called for the digital services tax to be revoked after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. sets up a panel on bear deaths, will review conservation officer training
By The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is partnering with a bear welfare group to reduce the number of bears being euthanized in the province. Nicholas Scapillati, executive director of Grizzly Bear Foundation, said Monday that it comes after months-long discussions with the province on how to protect bears, with the goal to give the animals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police union calls for ‘fulsome public safety plan’ in B.C. ahead of provincial vote
By The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
VICTORIA – The national union for RCMP officers is seeking to make public safety and bail reform a British Columbia election issue after repeat offenders were arrested for violent crimes, including a pair of gruesome attacks in downtown Vancouver last week. The National Police Federation says it has launched a “pre-election program” calling on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. set up a panel on bear deaths, will review conservation officer training
By The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is partnering with a bear welfare group to reduce the number of bears being euthanized in the province. Nicholas Scapillati, executive director of Grizzly Bear Foundation, says it comes after months-long discussions with the province on how to protect bears, with the goal to give the animals a “better ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BC United sources leak ‘extremism’ file on B.C. Conservatives’ executive Isidorou
By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
VICTORIA – Sources in the Official Opposition BC United party have leaked a file on the “extremism” of the B.C. Conservatives’ executive director, Angelo Isidorou, less than two weeks after the parties’ leaders announced a deal to work together. The document depicts Isidorou’s involvement in the People’s Party of Canada as a founding member, his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Experts say Harris-Trump debate will be ‘most consequential 90 minutes’ of campaign
By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2024
WASHINGTON – Kamala Harris will bring her message of joy directly to Donald Trump during a debate that experts say is shaping up to be a critical moment ahead of the November U.S. election. “This is perhaps the only time U.S. voters will see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump interact directly on stage together,” said ... Read More »
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