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In the news today: Ukrainian president set to address Parliament
By The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 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… Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to address Parliament Friday Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Ottawa for his first official visit since Russia launched a full-scale invasion last year. Zelenskyy arrived ... Read More »
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By Dylan Robertson and Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
OTTAWA – The last time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Canada, he was a relatively unknown leader fresh off an election win, focused on his showcasing his country’s efforts to make democratic reform and integrate with Europe. Much has changed since July 2019. Zelenskyy arrived in Ottawa late Thursday an instantly recognizable wartime leader ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Freedom Convoy’ trial resumes with questions for mayor’s chief of staff
By The Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2023
OTTAWA – The chief of staff for former Ottawa mayor Jim Watson is expected to continue his testimony in the trial of two “Freedom Convoy” protest organizers today before the court takes a two-week break. Serge Arpin was involved in the mayor’s deal with convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber to move trucks off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ottawa for first visit
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
OTTAWA – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the national capital for his first official visit to Canada since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022. He is planning to meet with top Canadian officials and members of the Ukrainian Canadian community. Zelenskyy is also set to address Parliament on Friday – his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Our family’: Four B.C. firefighters who died in crash worked for Kamloops firm
By Darryl Greer and Nono Shen, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
The four British Columbia firefighters who died in a highway crash this week all worked for a Kamloops-based contractor, whose owner said they were “our family.” Aaron Duczak, owner of Tomahawk Ventures, said three of the men were Indigenous, and that all four were “irreplaceable.” The men died when their pickup collided head-on with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to arrive in Ottawa for first visit
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
OTTAWA – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to arrive in the national capital for his first official visit to Canada since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022. He is planning to meet with top Canadian officials and members of the Ukrainian Canadian community. Zelenskyy is also set to address Parliament on Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four B.C. firefighters who died in crash worked for Kamloops company
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The four British Columbia firefighters who died in a highway crash this week all worked for a Kamloops-based contractor, whose owner says they were like family. Aaron Duczak, owner of Tomahawk Ventures, says three of the men were Indigenous, and that all four were “irreplaceable.” The men died when their pickup collided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Destructive West Kelowna blaze that spurred B.C.’s wildfire crisis is under control
By Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – The large wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in West Kelowna, B.C., and was a key front in the province’s most devastating fire season on record is now considered “held” after raging out of control since mid-August. The 139-square-kilometre McDougall Creek fire destroyed or damaged nearly 190 properties and forced the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Destructive West Kelowna, B.C., wildfire now considered ‘held’
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – The large wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in West Kelowna, B.C., is now considered “held,” after raging out of control since mid-August. The 139-square-kilometre McDougall Creek fire destroyed or damaged nearly 190 properties and forced the evacuation of thousands of people. The province’s wildfire service says that while holding the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Destructive West Kelowna, B.C., wildfire now considered ‘held’
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – The large wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in West Kelowna, B.C., is now considered “held,” after raging out of control since mid-August. The 139-square-kilometre McDougall Creek fire destroyed or damaged nearly 190 properties and forced the evacuation of thousands of people. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. First Nation research finds 158 child deaths at four facilities
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA – An investigation into unmarked graves and missing children by British Columbia’s Sto:lo Nation has revealed at least 158 deaths, most of them at a hospital. Researchers with the nation say archival documents from three residential schools and a First Nation hospital show most of the children reportedly died of disease, some ... Read More »
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