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Boots on the ground, eyes in the sky: satellites increasingly used to fight wildfires
By Bob Weber, The Canadian Press on May 21st, 2023
Eyes in the sky are becoming an increasingly important tool for boots on the ground when it comes to fighting wildfires, experts say, as data from a growing number of satellites give firefighters new tools to predict fire behaviour and analyze its consequences. “It’s being more and more adopted,” said wildfire expert Mike Flannigan of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘On the inside’: Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on May 21st, 2023
OTTAWA – Dean Gladue says he never experienced racism until joining the RCMP. The 26-year veteran began his career with the force in 1989 as special constable, a role assigned to police First Nations reserves. It was a rank below his non-Indigenous colleagues, who were better paid. It felt like he was “a second-class citizen,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau asserts continued support for Ukraine as G7 summit featuring Zelenskyy ends
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on May 21st, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent a forceful rebuke of Russia at the conclusion of the G7 Leaders’ Summit, which was taken over by the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who hoped to shore up more support for his country. The support of allies has been crucial to Ukraine’s survival amid a Russian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau asserts continued support for Ukraine as G7 leaders’ summit concludes
By The Canadian Press on May 21st, 2023
HIROSHIMA, Japan – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ukraine would not be standing today if allies were not there to support it when Russian troops invaded early last year – and countries pushing for a ceasefire must recognize Russia is squarely to blame. Trudeau told reporters after attending the G7 leaders’ summit in Hiroshima, Japan, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoes a part of B.C. memorial for residential school victims disappear before removal
By The Canadian Press on May 20th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Most of the shoes on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery that were a part of a memorial dedicated to children who never returned from residential schools disappeared hours before a scheduled ceremony to remove them. A spokesperson for the City of Vancouver said Friday the city had an agreement with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!G7 leaders warn China not to conduct ‘interference,’ Zelenskyy meets with Trudeau
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on May 20th, 2023
HIROSHIMA, Japan – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday morning in Hiroshima, as G7 leaders committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes. Canada and the G7 have also reasserted their intention to decrease their economic dependency on China while specifically calling on the country not to conduct ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events that mark beginning of May long weekend on Prairies get smoked out by fires
By The Canadian Press on May 20th, 2023
EDMONTON – A forecast for cooler temperatures and even rain is giving some hope to evacuees and firefighters after thick smoke from wildfires burning across the Prairies forced the cancellation of a number of outdoor activities that traditionally mark the beginning of the May long weekend. A fog-like haze obscured visibility in Edmonton on Saturday ... Read More »
1 responseBloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet scores 97.25 per cent in confidence vote
By The Canadian Press on May 20th, 2023
DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. – Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet scored 97.25 per cent in a confidence vote at his party’s national convention on Saturday. It was the first test of his leadership since Blanchet was acclaimed leader of the sovereigntist party in January 2019. Under Blanchet, the party has won 32 seats in back to back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events that mark beginning of May long weekend in Edmonton get smoked out by fires
By The Canadian Press on May 20th, 2023
EDMONTON – Thick smoke from wildfires burning across Alberta forced the cancellation of a number of outdoor activities in Edmonton that traditionally mark the beginning of the May long weekend. The City of Edmonton had planned to open the Fred Broadstock outdoor pool on Saturday morning with a ceremony that was to include Mayor Amarjeet ... Read More »
1 responsePrincess Anne offers praise as Canada’s oldest military regiment marks anniversary
By The Canadian Press on May 20th, 2023
MONCTON, N.B. – Canada’s oldest continually serving cavalry regiment heard words of praise from a royal visitor today as part of festivities marking the southern New Brunswick unit’s 175th anniversary. Princess Anne says the 8th Canadian Hussars have established a reputation for military excellence during its storied history. The princess’s remarks came during anniversary festivities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!G7 leaders warn China not to conduct ‘interference’ as Zelenskyy arrives at summit
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on May 20th, 2023
HIROSHIMA, Japan – Canada and the G7 have reasserted their intention to decrease their economic dependency on China while specifically calling on the country not to conduct “interference activities.” The leaders gathered for their annual summit in Hiroshima, Japan put out a joint communiqué on Saturday that included the new language on foreign interference at ... Read More »
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