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Quebec police looking for Ukrainian refugee missing after going for swim in river
By The Canadian Press on July 20th, 2023
MONTREAL – A Ukrainian refugee who recently arrived in Quebec has gone missing after he went swimming in a river southeast of Quebec City. Laura Torres, who works with a group that helps immigrants settle into the region, says the young man had fled the war in Ukraine and arrived in Quebec this month. Torres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bernardo to stay in medium-security prison as correctional service defends transfer
By The Canadian Press on July 20th, 2023
OTTAWA – The commissioner of Correctional Service Canada says serial killer Paul Bernardo will remain in the Quebec medium-security prison he was transferred to earlier this year. Anne Kelly says a review of the controversial decision to transfer him out of the maximum-security Millhaven Institution found the move was “sound” and followed all applicable laws ... Read More »
1 responseHelicopter crashes in northwestern Alberta while fighting wildfire, killing pilot
By The Canadian Press on July 20th, 2023
PEACE RIVER, Alta. – A helicopter involved in firefighting operations has crashed in northwestern Alberta, killing a pilot. Todd Loewen, Alberta’s forestry minister,offered condolences to the pilot’s family, friends and colleagues on Thursday. “Today’s tragic news is a reminder that the heroes who put their lives on the line to protect us are men and ... Read More »
1 responseNetanyahu visit to Canada ‘not on the table,’ says PM Trudeau
By The Canadian Press on July 20th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is not currently planning to join the American president in inviting his Israeli counterpart for a visit. Trudeau is slated to speak with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu soon, after months of strain between the two countries. Canada has expressed concern over the past year about rising ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Families get boosted Canada Child Benefit through sizable cost-of-living adjustment
By The Canadian Press on July 20th, 2023
OTTAWA – Families eligible for the Canada Child Benefit are getting their July payments today, which includes a hefty cost-of-living adjustment. Most federal benefits and credits increased by 6.3 per cent this month to reflect the pace of inflation in the previous year. That means families can receive an annual total of up to $7,437 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister
By The Canadian Press on July 20th, 2023
OTTAWA – Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government is doing everything it can to prevent further tragedy after wildfires claimed three lives last week. A nine-year-old boy from British Columbia died last week after an asthma attack that is believed to have been exacerbated by wildfire smoke. Two firefighters were also killed while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University of British Columbia announces neuropsychologist as new president
By The Canadian Press on July 20th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia has named neuropsychologist and Carleton University leader Benoit-Antoine Bacon as its new president and vice-chancellor. The university says Bacon will take over from interim president Deborah Buszard, who has served in the role since the October 2022 exit of Santa Ono. Nancy McKenzie, chair of UBC’s board of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Helicopter crashes in northwestern Alberta during firefighting operation: TSB
By The Canadian Press on July 20th, 2023
PEACE RIVER, Alta. – The Transportation Safety Board says a helicopter involved in firefighting operations has crashed in northwestern Alberta. The agency says investigators are heading to the scene. Spokesman Chris Krepski says an emergency locator transmitter signal was received yesterday at around 6 p.m. He says the aircraft is in a marshy area northeast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prime minister heads to New York to promote rule of law, honour European Commission
By The Canadian Press on July 20th, 2023
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to New York City to sing the praises of democratic values and Europe’s ongoing efforts to defend them. Trudeau is expected to take part in the World Law Congress at the United Nations, where he is to highlight the importance of the rule of law in maintaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec police watchdog investigates death of man who allegedly fired at officers
By The Canadian Press on July 20th, 2023
MONTREAL – Quebec’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who allegedly got into a shootout with provincial police officers on Wednesday. The watchdog – known as the BEI – says police responded to a call around 7 p.m. about a person in possible distress inside a home in Cleveland, Que., about 115 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s new round of sanctions on Russians includes celebrities, Wagner Group heads
By The Canadian Press on July 20th, 2023
OTTAWA – Canada is sanctioning more Russians whom Ottawa accuses of supporting Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and mercenary violence in Africa. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has announced new sanctions against 38 individuals and 25 entities. The list has a focus on the paramilitary Wagner Group, which has sent combatants to Ukraine and across Africa. ... Read More »
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