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B.C. officials push back on safe supply critics, seeing ‘no sign’ drugs are diverted
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
VICTORIA – British Columbia officials have rebutted claims that drugs prescribed through the province’s safe supply program aimed at curbing overdoses are being re-sold to young people, helping fuel the deadly opioid crisis. B.C.’s representative for children and youth, Jennifer Charlesworth, says her office hasn’t seen any indication that youth are using drugs “diverted” from ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa offers $1.5 million for security at Pride parades after rise in hate crimes
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government is earmarking $1.5 million for LGBTQ community organizations to boost security measures at Pride parades and other events this summer. The money matches a request by a national umbrella group, Fierté Canada Pride, which will distribute it to local committees that apply. The funding can be used for expenses such ... Read More »
1 responseHome destroyed in ignition operation as fire continues to burns near N.W.T community
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
SAMBAA K’E, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – A home in Sambaa K’e has been destroyed during an ignition operation as an out-of-control wildfire grew closer Monday to the small Dene community in the Northwest Territories. The territorial government said the operation between the airstrip and the lake was meant to burn available fuel to create a break ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daytime killing of 53-year-old man linked to Montreal Mafia: source
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
Montreal police say they’re investigating the daytime shooting death of a 53-year-old man in the parking lot of a suburban shopping centre. The victim’s identity has not been released, but a source confirmed to The Canadian Press that he was well-known Montreal Mafia figure Francesco Del Balso. Police suspect Del Balso was behind the attempted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Launch of search for graves at former Yukon residential school triggers raw emotions
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
CARCROSS, Yukon – A Yukon First Nations community has begun its search for unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school with a ceremony that triggered strong emotions. Yukon’s Residential School Missing Children Project says the first site of the search effort is the former Chooutla Residential School in Carcross, Yukon, where a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Bernardo’s transfer to prison that treats sex offenders not unusual: professor
By Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
Notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo’s transfer to a medium-security prison that specializes in treating violent rapists almost two decades after his conviction is not unusual, says a Quebec criminology professor who studies sexual murderers. Bernardo, who has been serving a life sentence for kidnapping, torturing and killing 15-year-old Kristen French and 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals accuse Tories of ‘hijacking’ Parliament after threatening to filibuster
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don’t meet his demands. But Liberal House leader Mark Holland says the federal government won’t cower over the Tory threats. “We will continue to work through their juvenile ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec premier worries about western Quebec fires with no rain expected for five days
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
MONTREAL – Quebec Premier François Legault says his government doesn’t have the capacity to fight all of the forest fires currently burning in the province. Legault told reporters Monday that Quebec can fight around 30 fires, but with more than 160 burning in the province and other provinces fighting fires of their own, his government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec premier worries about western Quebec fires with no rain expected for 5 days
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
MONTREAL – Quebec Premier François Legault says his government doesn’t have the capacity to fight all of the forest fires currently burning in the province. Legault told reporters Quebec can fight around 30 fires, but with more than 160 burning in the province and other provinces fighting fires of their own, his government is looking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prison service to review decision to transfer killer Bernardo to medium security
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal prison service says it will have a second look at its decision to move convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security facility as political leaders of all stripes react to the news with shock and outrage. In a statement, the Correctional Service of Canada says it will make sure the decision ... Read More »
2 responsesB.C.’s Eby says Asia trade mission that omitted China helps prepare for ‘the worst’
By Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
British Columbia Premier David Eby is wrapping up an Asian trade mission that omitted China and instead focused on Japan, South Korea and Singapore, a move Eby said was to guard against “the worst” happening in the region. Eby said the trip is part of an effort to grow trade and reduce the risks that ... Read More »
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