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‘Casualties everywhere’: Canadian in Gaza describes chaos, hopes for evacuation
By Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
Mahmoud Nasser said he could feel the ground shake as he watched two missiles land in the distance in Gaza, where essential supplies are running short and living conditions are becoming more desperate as he and other Canadians hope for an opportunity to evacuate. The 30-year-old is sheltering at a relative’s house at the southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Israel-Hamas war roils as Canadians fear peace is impossible
By The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Intense Israeli bombardments continue to strike Gaza Gaza’s Interior Ministry said Israel renewed airstrikes before dawn on Wednesday and hit locations across the Gaza Strip after the blast at al-Ahli Hospital. ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa antisemitism conference draws PM, party leaders and protesters
By The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – As the Israel-Hamas war continues to roil, Canada’s political leaders spoke at a conference in Ottawa aimed at combating antisemitism, organized by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the crowd that Canada will remain a “friend” to Israel, adding that all Canadians stand with Israel in its ... Read More »
1 responseCanada a beacon for others but must keep its promises: UN human-rights chief
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – The United Nations human-rights chief says Canada can boost its chances of joining the council that monitors freedom around the world by better following up on the pledges it makes at home and abroad. “When you think of Canada, you think of human rights,” said Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most Canadians think lasting peace between Israel, Palestinians is not possible: poll
By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – A majority of Canadians don’t think lasting peace is possible between Israelis and Palestinians, a new poll suggests. Slightly more than half of the people responding to the Leger poll said lasting peace isn’t possible, while less than one-fifth said a peaceful solution can be reached. The number who said peace is not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wab Kinew to be sworn in as Manitoba premier along with new NDP cabinet
By The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s new premier, Wab Kinew, is scheduled to be sworn in today and appoint his cabinet. Kinew led the New Democrats to victory on Oct. 3 and defeated the Progressive Conservatives, who had been in power for seven years. He becomes the first First Nations premier of a Canadian province. He has also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caribbean leaders meeting in Ottawa to talk climate, trade and instability in Haiti
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is welcoming a dozen leaders from across the Caribbean to Ottawa today, as part of a two-day summit aimed at forming closer ties with Canada. The Caribbean Community includes 15 countries and five overseas territories, spanning from Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago, but not including Cuba. The group, known ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Criminal trial of convoy organizers moves from resident to police testimony
By The Canadian Press on October 18th, 2023
OTTAWA – A police liaison officer who communicated directly with “Freedom Convoy” protesters during the winter 2022 demonstrations is expected to testify today in the criminal trial of two of its organizers. Const. Isabelle Cyr had been expected to address the court on Tuesday, but defence lawyers said they needed time to review notes and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Pension Plan board says Alberta pension exit consults are biased, manipulative
By Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2023
EDMONTON – The board of the Canada Pension Plan says Alberta’s consultation with its citizens on quitting the CPP is not a straightforward fact-finding exercise but rather a biased manipulation of public opinion. Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner, in response, says he welcomes all feedback but says the CPP is not an innocent bystander given ... Read More »
1 responseManitoba man found not criminally responsible for killing parents, attacking coworker
By Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2023
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg woman who suffered life-threatening injuries after her coworker stabbed her more than a dozen times told a judge she is haunted by the attack and fears being in public nearly two years later. “My life was so very close to ending that day,” Candyce Szkwarek read from a victim impact statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombing of hospital in Gaza ‘not acceptable,’ Trudeau says amid conflicting claims
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on October 17th, 2023
OTTAWA, Ill. – The bombing of a hospital in Gaza was “absolutely unacceptable,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, as federal officials confirmed Canada stands ready in Egypt to help people in the besieged territory get out amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of Palestinians were killed when a rocket hit a Gaza City hospital ... Read More »
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