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Indian PM, in meeting with Trudeau, rebukes Canada on Sikh independence vote
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed “strong concerns” to Canada over its handling of the Punjabi independence movement, on the same day the Sikh community in Metro Vancouver held a vote on the matter. A statement released by India’s Ministry of External Affairs says Modi told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal public health investigating after overdoses send six people to hospital
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
Montreal public health says it’s investigating a series of overdoses in downtown Montreal Sunday that sent six people to hospital. The health agency says what happened is concerning but that it’s not uncommon for a large number of people to overdose in one day because of the contamination of street drugs with synthetic opiates, such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Conservative Quebec MP, ‘political orphan’ Alain Rayes won’t seek re-election
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
Quebec MP Alain Rayes says he won’t run again for federal office, a year after leaving the Conservative Party. In a statement, Rayes says it is the right time for him to exit politics, though he will continue to sit as an MP until the next federal election. Rayes calls himself “a political orphan,” arguing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP wants Suncor CEO to tell MPs why company moving away from focus on clean energy
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
OTTAWA – NDP MP Charlie Angus says the head of oilsands giant Suncor needs to explain to a House of Commons committee why he’s moving his company’s focus away from clean energy. CEO Rich Kruger told investors on a conference call last month that the company was spending too much time transitioning to renewable fuels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. sets up climate emergency task force amid wildfire crisis
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s launching an expert task force into wildfires, drought and heat emergencies that have hammered the province. Eby, who’s in the B.C. Interior touring wildfire zones, says the province is still focused on the fire battle, but it also needs to improve prevention and response measures. That’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. sets up climate emergency task farce amid wildfire crisis
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s launching an expert task force into wildfires, drought and heat emergencies that have hammered the province. Eby, who’s in the B.C. Interior touring wildfire zones, says the province is still focused on the fire battle, but it also needs to improve prevention and response measures. That’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Informant at heart of Quebec’s secret trial sues authorities for $5.8 million
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
MONTREAL – A police informant at the heart of a secret trial in Quebec is suing authorities for roughly $5.8 million. The unnamed informant, described in the Aug. 28 lawsuit as the “designated person,” accuses police officers of acting in bad faith by reneging on the co-operation deal and then allegedly blackmailing him or her. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Replacement plane en route to India to bring Trudeau, Canadian delegation home
By Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
NEW DELHI – The Canadian Armed Forces has sent a plane to pick up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is stranded in India after the plane he took to the G20 leaders’ summit was grounded due to technical issues. The Prime Minister’s Office says the Canadian delegation is working to leave New Delhi by Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau working to leave India Tuesday morning after plane breaks down
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
NEW DELHI – The Canadian Armed Forces sent a plane yesterday evening to pick up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is stranded in India after the plane he arrived on was grounded because of technical issues. A press secretary for the Prime Minister’s Office says Trudeau is working to leave New Delhi Tuesday morning, local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau expected to leave India Tuesday morning after plane breaks down
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
NEW DELHI – The Canadian Armed Forces sent a plane yesterday evening to pick up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is stranded in India after the plane he arrived on was grounded because of technical issues. A press secretary for the prime minister’s office says Trudeau is expected to leave New Delhi Tuesday morning, local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Tory policy could harm LGBTQ kids, advocates say
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 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… Transgender Tory candidate says vote against gender-affirming care could cost lives The first openly transgender person to run for the federal Conservatives is warning a policy adopted by the party could ... Read More »
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