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Pat King will stand trial in Ottawa despite repeated attempts to move
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – An Ontario judge has ruled that “Freedom Convoy” organizer Pat King will stand trial in Ottawa, dismissing his second request to the move the proceedings out of town. King’s lawyer argued that King is so notorious, it would not be possible for him to get a fair trial in the capital. King was ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa not pressing Ukraine for wartime election, urges allies to keep unity for Kyiv
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – Canada does not plan to press Ukraine to hold a wartime election, focusing instead on broader democratic efforts. A senior bureaucrat overseeing Europe for Global Affairs Canada told a Senate committee that Ottawa is supporting efforts to weed out corruption and engage civil society. Alexandre Lévêque said Ottawa would not raise the issue ... Read More »
1 responseCanada focused on preventing sexual violence in Haiti as military intervention looms
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – Global Affairs Canada says Ottawa aims to support people in Haiti to prevent sexual violence, ahead of a multinational military intervention in the country. The United Nations Security Council approved a multinational force Monday to help combat violent gangs in Haiti, which Kenya has offered to lead by January. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court will hear Quebec’s challenge to ruling on Indigenous police funding
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada said today it will hear an appeal to a ruling that ordered Ottawa and Quebec to increase funding for a First Nations police force. Quebec’s highest court ruled in December 2022 that the provincial and federal governments owed the Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan First Nation $1.6 million to make up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victoria ’embraces adventure,’ for top spot on Condé Nast list of world’s best cities
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
An award-winning travel magazine says British Columbia’s capital city tops its 2023 list of the world’s best cities. Condé Nast Traveller, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, says Victoria captured top marks in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards of top cities. Victoria and Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende, which ranked sixth, were the only cities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Pharmacare legislation ‘extremely fluid’: Holland
By The Canadian Press on October 5th, 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… Liberals and NDP haven’t yet agreed on promised pharmacare bill The New Democrats have rejected the first draft of the Liberal’s pharmacare legislation, in what the health minister describes as extremely ... Read More »
1 response‘Extremely fluid’: Liberals and NDP haven’t yet agreed on promised pharmacare bill
By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press on October 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal New Democrats have rejected the first draft of the Liberals’ pharmacare legislation, in what the health minister describes as “extremely fluid” negotiations over the highly anticipated bill. The Liberals promised to table pharmacare legislation this fall as part of the supply-and-confidence deal the government struck with the NDP. That deal calls ... Read More »
1 responseLong-necked marine reptile from 80 million years ago to become B.C.’s fossil emblem
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
VICTORIA – A large, fierce-looking marine reptile with huge teeth that swam 80 million years ago in waters over what is now Vancouver Island could soon be British Columbia’s fossil emblem after a five-year recognition effort by local paleontology enthusiasts. Tourism Minister Lana Popham introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, will see the Puntledge River ... Read More »
1 response‘The world has changed’: Thousands mourn at funeral for B.C. Mountie Rick O’Brien, 51
By Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – The Mountie killed in Coquitlam, B.C., less than two weeks ago has been remembered as a funny and loyal friend, a loving father and an officer who enjoyed connecting with young people. Thousands filled the event centre in Langley, B.C., Wednesday for the regimental funeral of Const. Rick O’Brien, the 10th police ... Read More »
1 responseThousands march to funeral for murdered B.C. Mountie Rick O’Brien, 51
By The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – Thousands of officers in uniform filled the event centre in Langley, B.C., to attend a regimental funeral for RCMP Const. Rick O’Brien who was killed last month in Coquitlam. Officers from around the province, including RCMP, other police services, firefighters, military and others attended the ceremony for O’Brien, who is the tenth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novavax touts non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, hopeful to meet domestic production deadline
By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press on October 4th, 2023
OTTAWA – The last remaining manufacturer to offer an alternative to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in Canada is hopeful it will meet the government’s 2024 deadline to make the shots domestically. Maryland-based Novavax held a press conference Wednesday to tout the safety and efficacy of its updated vaccine, which targets more-recent strains of COVID-19. The company ... Read More »
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