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Chinese surveillance equipment company appeals Ottawa’s shutdown order
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — A Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems is appealing a federal government directive ordering it to shutter its Canadian operations due to national security concerns. Hikvision says it is asking for a judicial review of a June 27 federal government order stating that the company must close down its Canadian operations. The federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport committee will study BC Ferries’ receiving $1B loan for Chinese ships
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The House of Commons transport committee agreed on Monday to launch a study into the $1 billion loan BC Ferries received from the Canada Infrastructure Bank to finance the purchase of four new electric-diesel ships from a Chinese shipbuilder. BC Ferries announced last month that it had hired China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upgrade to charge against man with al-Qaida ties as punishment for alleged terrorism
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
MONTREAL — A federal Crown prosecutor has upgraded a charge of uttering threats to a terrorism offence for a convicted al-Qaida supporter. Prosecutor Samuel Monfette-Tessier says he’s invoking a section of the Criminal Code that would allow the court to sentence the accused to life in prison. Mohamed Abdullah Warsame, 51, was charged last month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
VICTORIA — Dave Sharkey still remembers how he felt about the future of the Conservative Party of B.C. when he was part of the delegation that marched in the 2022 Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade. “There were only four of us,” Sharkey said. “Two of us were holding the banner, and the other two were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport committee will study BC Ferries’ Chinese ship contract
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The House of Commons transport committee will study BC Ferries’ decision to buy four electric-diesel vessels from a Chinese-owned firm — a purchase financed in part with $1 billion from a federal Crown corporation. BC Ferries announced last month that it had hired China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards to build four new ships ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have agreed to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces while increasing interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles. The agreements are laid out in two memorandums of understanding that the premiers signed in Calgary. The potential pipeline and rail line routes to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada not affected by Trump’s looming deadline for trade deals
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will be sending letters to countries around the world today as he seeks trade deals — but Canada is not being affected by Wednesday’s tariff deadline. On Sunday, Trump said he’s sending correspondence to up to 15 countries hit by the president’s “Liberation Day” duties, telling them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford to sign agreements in Calgary
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario are set to meet in Calgary today to sign two memorandums of understanding. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office says she and Ontario Premier Doug Ford will sign agreements on energy priorities, trade and interprovincial co-operation. The pair were together at a roundtable in Calgary on Sunday, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport committee to debate whether to study BC Ferries’ Chinese ship contract
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The House of Commons transport committee is meeting to decide whether to study BC Ferries’ decision to purchase four Chinese vessels. BC Ferries announced last month that it hired China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards to build four new ships after a five-year procurement process that did not include a Canadian bid. Transport Minister ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire An evacuation order has been issued for several homes at risk from the Whelan Creek wildfire in the Ellison area of Kelowna. The Regional District of Central Okanagan says residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: RCMP warn of fire near Kelowna’s airport
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… RCMP warn of fire near Kelowna’s airport RCMP in British Columbia are asking residents who live near a wildfire in Kelowna to be ready for a possible evacuation. Police say the fire in the Ellison area, east of ... Read More »
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