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B.C. First Nation to provide update on probe into three former residential schools
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA – A Fraser Valley, B.C., First Nation is expected to provide an update on its work into missing children and unmarked burials at three former residential school sites. The investigation was launched after ground-penetrating radar located what are believed to be more than 200 graves at a former residential school in Kamloops ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emergency manager to take the stand for third day at ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial
By The Canadian Press on September 21st, 2023
Ottawa’s emergency services manager is expected to take the stand for a third day in the criminal trial of two “Freedom Convoy” organizers. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are co-accused for their role in the protest that blocked city streets around Parliament Hill and nearby residential areas. Kim Ayotte oversees city bylaw enforcement, paramedic and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
TORONTO – The winning numbers in Wednesday’s Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 10, 14, 17, 22, 25 & 38. Bonus: 24 The winning number for the guaranteed $1 million: 44684443-02 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four young B.C. firefighters heading home die in head-on crash on highway: RCMP
By Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
Four young men travelling home after helping in the battle against wildfires in central British Columbia are dead after a fiery head-on crash, police and provincial officials said Wednesday. RCMP Cpl. James Grandy said emergency crews responded around 2 a.m. Tuesday to the crash on Highway 1 east of Cache Creek in the province’s southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indian consulate and Sikh ballot face security concerns after PM’s remarks on killing
By Darryl Greer and Nono Shen, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
The Vancouver Police Department has beefed up security outside India’s Consulate after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this week there was credible intelligence about a potential link between India’s government and the killing of Sikh community leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in B.C. But there are also safety concerns among supporters of Nijjar and an unofficial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four young firefighters heading home die in head-on crash on B.C. highway: RCMP
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
CACHE CREEK, B.C. – Four young men travelling home after helping in the battle against wildfires in central British Columbia are dead after a fiery head-on crash, police and provincial officials said Wednesday. RCMP Cpl. James Grandy said the crash happened on Highway 1 east of Cache Creek in the province’s southern Interior early Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Split-screen summit: Ukraine, climate clamour for top billing at UN General Assembly
By James McCarten, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
NEW YORK – Ukraine and the climate crisis battled for top billing Wednesday at the UN General Assembly, where Canada struggled to reconcile its reputation as an oil and gas supplier with the global effort to cool the planet. During the Climate Ambition Summit, a gathering aimed at holding 30 invited countries to account for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservative MPs told not to talk to media, post about ‘parental rights’ protests
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
OTTAWA – Conservative MPs were told not to post online or talk to media about competing protests on Parliament Hill that saw protesters clashing over how schools should handle LGBTQ+ issues. The Canadian Press obtained a copy of the message sent to members of Pierre Poilievre’s caucus, which warned them not to speak publicly about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four young firefighters heading home die in head-on crash on B.C. road: RCMP
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
CACHE CREEK, B.C. – Four firefighters, all young men, travelling home after battling British Columbia’s wildfires have died in a head-on crash, RCMP said Wednesday. Mounties said the crash happened on Highway 1 near Cache Creek in B.C.’s Cariboo region early Tuesday morning. Police said the firefighters’ Ford F-350 pick-up truck failed to navigate a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlantic politics erupting over offshore wind legislation
By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Atlantic Liberal caucus is slamming the Conservative party for opposing new legislation that would extend the Atlantic accords to include renewable energy. “Our caucus views this as an attack on Atlantic Canada,” said Nova Scotia MP Kody Blois, who serves as the party’s regional caucus chair. The Conservatives reject any accusation they’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four firefighters heading home die in vehicle crash on B.C. road: government
By The Canadian Press on September 20th, 2023
VICTORIA – Four firefighters travelling home after battling British Columbia’s wildfires have died in a road crash. Premier David Eby and Forests Minister Bruce Ralston say in a joint statement the firefighters died in a motor vehicle accident near Cache Creek in the B.C. Interior. The statement says their hearts are broken by the news ... Read More »
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