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India’s envoy to Canada scheduled to speak on bilateral ties after RCMP arrests
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2024
OTTAWA – India’s envoy to Canada is scheduled to speak publicly today for the first time since the RCMP made arrests related to a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries. High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma is to address the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on the theme of current and future relations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar facing court in B.C.
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2024
SURREY, B.C. – Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are due to face court in Surrey, B.C., today over the killing that triggered a major diplomatic rift with New Delhi. Karanpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh and Karan Brar were arrested in Edmonton last week and are scheduled to appear in Surrey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 women, but claiming not criminally responsible
By Brittany Hobson and Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2024
WINNIPEG – Family of one of four women who died at the hands of an accused serial killer said they were shocked Monday to hear him admit to the slayings ahead of the start of his trial. They warned the fight is far from over. “This man has killed four of our women, and he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rights watchdog tells B.C. colleges: protect Gaza protesters at peaceful encampments
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2024
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect the rights of students and staff taking part in “peaceful encampments,” saying she’s worried about people who “speak up in solidarity with Gaza” being penalized. Kasari Govender says in a statement that campus communities have a right to “peaceful and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foreign influence registry among proposed tools in bill to counter interference
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2024
OTTAWA – Newly tabled legislation to fight interference from abroad would bolster criminal provisions, open the door to broader sharing of sensitive information and establish a foreign influence transparency registry. The Liberal government introduced the bill Monday in the House of Commons, saying it would better equip authorities to detect, disrupt and protect against foreign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill
By Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2024
MONTREAL – Pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment at Montreal’s McGill University say they’re no closer to taking down their tents after meeting with members of the school administration. Encampment spokespeople held a news conference after the meeting and said the university did not provide a clear timeline or process for meeting their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals propose bill to beef up federal tool kit against foreign interference
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2024
OTTAWA – Newly tabled legislation to fight foreign interference would bolster criminal provisions, open the door to broader sharing of sensitive information and establish a foreign influence transparency registry. The Liberal government introduced the bill in the House of Commons today. The legislation would create new, targeted foreign interference offences as well as a sabotage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba Court of Appeal dismisses Peter Nygard’s appeal of extradition order
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2024
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Court of Appeal has dismissed Peter Nygard’s application for a judicial review of an order to extradite the former fashion mogul to the United States, where he faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The panel of three judges says there is no reason to interfere with the 2022 surrender order that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yukon gets $45M to prevent Whitehorse-area landslides, more money for flood recovery
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2024
WHITEHORSE – The federal government is contributing $45 million to help prevent landslides along the Whitehorse Escarpment with the aim to protect the land under Whitehorse International Airport and its access road to the Yukon’s capital. The escarpment has been plagued by landslides in the last several years, prompting the construction of a protective barrier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timeline of slayings of 4 women in Winnipeg, demands to search a landfill for remains
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2024
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg man has admitted to killing four women but claims he’s not criminally responsible because of mental illness. Jeremy Skibicki, 37, has pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder. His trial is to begin Wednesday. Here is a timeline of the case: March 15, 2022 – Police say an unidentified ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doug Ford says pro-Palestinian university encampments ‘need to move’
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2024
TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford says encampments set up on university campuses by pro-Palestinian protesters “need to move.” Ford says he’s getting messages from parents expressing concerns that their kids will be harassed or bullied because of the encampments, which have cropped up on several campuses in recent weeks. The premier says some of ... Read More »
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