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Regional authority announces review of Nunavik police after third fatal shooting
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
MONTREAL — A regional authority in northern Quebec has launched a review into the Nunavik Police Service after the third fatal police-involved shooting in eight months. The Kativik Regional Government says three deadly incidents since November 2024 is “three too many.” The authority says it is overseeing an audit of policing practices and policies to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians proud to be considered ‘nasty’ in defending sovereignty, Eby says
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
British Columbia Premier David Eby says “most Canadians would be proud” to be considered mean and “nasty” for standing up for their sovereignty and economy in the face of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. But he says Americans are friends, colleagues and family members, and B.C. has worked in close partnership with states ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver airport hijacking suspect Shaheer Cassim makes video court appearance
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
RICHMOND — The man accused of hijacking a plane on Vancouver Island and flying it back and forth above Vancouver International Airport last week made a brief court appearance by video in Richmond, B.C. Shaheer Cassim appeared on Tuesday via video link, dressed in an orange prison outfit and speaking only his name when asked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre calls for law to block long ballot protests that ‘abuse’ democracy
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the long list of names lining up to flood the ballot in his upcoming federal byelection amounts to a “blatant abuse” of democracy — and he wants the government to do something about it when MPs return in the fall. Elections Canada said that as of Monday, 132 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First Nations call off talks on forestry bill, say Quebec disrespecting rights
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
MONTREAL — First Nations in Quebec are suspending consultations with the government on its planned forestry reform because they say the province is not respecting their rights. The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador says in an open letter that Quebec’s minister of natural resources has failed to recognize the status of its members as Indigenous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal privacy watchdog discontinues investigation into student data breach
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
The federal privacy watchdog says it has discontinued the investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across Canada, citing its satisfaction with the company’s response and commitment to added security measures. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne says the probe was launched in February after his office received a breach report from U.S.-based ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa silent on replacements as special ambassador positions open up
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — The Carney government is not saying whether it will keep appointing ambassadors on themes championed by the Trudeau cabinet, now that terms are lapsing for Ottawa’s envoys on climate and women in security. But a prominent observer of the foreign service says it’s likely Ottawa will fill these roles by autumn. Catherine Stewart, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre calls for law to block long ballot protests that ‘abuse democracy’
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the long list of names lining up to flood the ballot in his upcoming federal byelection amounts to a “blatant abuse” of democracy — and he wants the government to do something about it when MPs return in the fall. Elections Canada said that as of Monday, 132 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jasper marks one year since thousands flee wildfire on one road out in dark of night
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
JASPER, ALTA. — Residents and first responders gathered today in the Rocky Mountain town of Jasper to mark one year since a rampaging wildfire forced thousands to jump in their cars in the dark of night to flee to safety on one smoke-choked highway. Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland thanked 150 people for coming to an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Danielle Smith backs ‘better way’ than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith thinks authorities should be looking for a “better way” than a mass cull to deal with a British Columbia ostrich farm that suffered an outbreak of avian flu. Smith says there should be a new approach because most of the flock at Universal Ostrich Farms survived the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre calls for law to block long ballot protests ahead of Alberta byelection
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the long list of names lining up to flood the ballot in his upcoming federal byelection amounts to a “blatant abuse” of democracy — and he wants the government to do something about it. More than 100 candidates sponsored by the Longest Ballot Committee are registered to run ... Read More »
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