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Trial for ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers not about their political beliefs, Crown says
By Laura Osman and Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – A Crown prosecutor said Tuesday ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are not trial for their political beliefs, but for the means they used to achieve their goal. Tim Radcliffe delivered his opening statement as the pair’s trial got underway at a courthouse in Ottawa, nearly 20 months after police moved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India envoy ‘very satisfied’ by Canada response to threats by Sikh separatist groups
By The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – India’s envoy to Canada says he is satisfied the federal government is adequately protecting his country’s diplomats after New Delhi raised concerns for their safety earlier this year. Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma says he’s optimistic both countries can circumvent heated diaspora politics to form closer ties. Some members of Sikh communities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba premier kicks off election campaign, calls vote for Oct. 3
By The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson has launched an election campaign and voters will go to the polls on Oct. 3. Stefanson, who became premier two years ago, is aiming to lead the Progressive Conservatives to a third consecutive majority. Opinion polls have suggested it will be an uphill battle, as support for the Tories ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mounties eyeing change to recreational cannabis use policy for members
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – The RCMP is looking at easing a policy that requires front-line officers and many other employees to refrain from recreational cannabis use for four weeks before duty. A change to the five-year-old policy could bolster recruitment of new officers by bringing the Mounties in line with police forces that have much less restrictive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson calls provincial election for Oct. 3
By The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson has launched an election campaign and voters will go to the polls on Oct. 3. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s promised Indo-Pacific trade representative to be based in Jakarta: Mary Ng
By The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
JAKARTA – Canada will open an export development office in Jakarta and appoint an Indo-Pacific trade representative to help Canadian businesses enter new markets in the region, Trade Minister Mary Ng said Tuesday in Indonesia. “It’s really important for Canadian companies and exporters to grow in this region because when they do, that means good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police, city officials to testify in ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ trial
By The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – Police, city officials and former mayor Jim Watson will be among 22 witnesses called at the criminal trial of “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. Crown attorney Tim Radcliffe says he will also submit more than 100 exhibits in the trial which began this morning at the Ottawa courthouse. The Crown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Police, city officials to testify in ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ trial
By The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – Crown attorney Tim Radcliffe opened the criminal trial of “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber by informing the court he intends to call 22 witnesses, including police and city representatives and former Ottawa mayor Jim Watson. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 5, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indonesia president holds meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss trade
By The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
JAKARTA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo where the two leaders discussed trade and their growing partnership. Trudeau was welcomed officially to the president’s palace where he was greeted by the Indonesian military’s marching band. Indonesia is hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, as the 10-nation bloc prepares to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Evacuees returning to Yellowknife, Trudeau in Indonesia
By The Canadian Press on September 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… Return of Yellowknife evacuees still on track Yellowknife residents are crossing their fingers that tomorrow’s scheduled lifting of a general evacuation order will go ahead as planned and they’ll be allowed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yellowknife evacuees hopeful they’ll be allowed to return home tomorrow as planned
By The Canadian Press on September 5th, 2023
Yellowknife residents are crossing their fingers that tomorrow’s scheduled lifting of a general evacuation order will go ahead as planned and they’ll be allowed to return home. The lifting of the order remains contingent on fire and highway conditions, but N.W.T. wildfire information officer Mike Westwick said yesterday that no challenges are expected for Highway ... Read More »
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