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Researchers call for storm-resistant measures in provincial building codes
By The Canadian Press on August 4th, 2023
OTTAWA – As severe weather events such as tornadoes and derechos occur more often, researchers are calling for new provincial building code measures to better protect homes. Researchers with Western University’s Northern Tornadoes Project say hurricane ties cost around $200 to install per household and should be mandatory in provincial building codes across the country. ... Read More »
1 responseIn the news today: Statistics Canada to release July employment figures this morning
By The Canadian Press on August 4th, 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… StatCan to release July jobs report Statistics Canada is set to release its July jobs report this morning. Canada’s unemployment rate has been rising for the previous two months, and high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Researcher warns against intervention as B.C. port workers conclude contract vote
By The Canadian Press on August 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – A labour researcher says he hopes the federal government doesn’t rush to intervene in British Columbia’s port dispute, even if union members reject a tentative deal with employers today. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada concludes the two-day vote at 6 p.m., after a tumultuous period that included a 13-day shutdown of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wildfire impact on B.C. tourism varies by region, proximity and visibility of flames
By Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press on August 4th, 2023
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s record wildfire season has affected travel bookings in some areas, but other regions have seen continued tourism demand despite their proximity to active blazes. Jason Upton, manager of the Lac Le Jeune Nature Resort south of Kamloops, says the resort is open but remains on evacuation alert, and maintaining bookings is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tornado touches down near Ottawa Thursday evening, Environment Canada says
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
Environment Canada says a tornado touched down in the Ottawa area this evening during a severe thunderstorm. It was confirmed near Metcalfe, Ont., a rural community about 30 kilometres southeast of Ottawa, just before 7 p.m. eastern time. There were also a number of reports of hail throughout the national capital, along with strong winds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!EV rebates suggest uptake in battery-powered cars soared in spring
By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – The number of rebates issued for electric vehicles soared in the spring, sparking hope that sales of battery-powered cars and trucks might finally be on track to meet national targets set by Ottawa. The federal rebates are intended to drive EV sales by bringing the cost of electric vehicles closer to the price ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Decision to move harassment case against Trudeau Foundation to Quebec appealed
By Jacob Serebrin, The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – A woman who filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is appealing a Newfoundland and Labrador court decision that would have the case moved to Quebec. Cherry Smiley alleges she was sexually harassed by former Northwest Territories premier Stephen Kakfwi during a 2018 event organized by the Trudeau Foundation, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some federal parties resisted foreign interference probe looking beyond China: Singh
By Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party has faced resistance to including countries other than China in the terms of reference for a public inquiry on foreign interference. House leaders from the main federal parties have been meeting over the summer in an attempt to set the terms and timeline for an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump pleads not guilty on latest charges, steps from scene of Capitol Hill riots
By James McCarten, The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
WASHINGTON – Former and aspiring future president Donald Trump has surrendered to authorities in the heart of the U.S. capital to confront the consequences of his effort to overturn the 2020 election. Trump’s motorcade arrived at the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse in Washington, D.C., about 45 minutes early, steering clear of the growing crowds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rallies across Canada demand governments search landfill for slain Indigenous women
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
WINNIPEG – Calls to search a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women are ramping up as rallies take place across the country. Families of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran are leading a round dance today in the city’s downtown. Pressure has been mounting since Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said her government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Appeal in court ruling to move harassment case against Trudeau Foundation to Quebec
By The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2023
MONTREAL – A woman who filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is appealing a Newfoundland and Labrador court decision that would have the case moved to Quebec. Cherry Smiley alleges she was sexually harassed by former Northwest Territories premier Stephen Kakfwi during an event organized by the Trudeau Foundation, which ... Read More »
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