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Trudeau taking cautious approach with uprising to avoid fuelling Russian propaganda
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is monitoring the events in Russia after a short-lived uprising over the weekend, but taking a cautious approach to avoid fuelling Russian propaganda. “We are watching, of course, and we are reflecting carefully on what the implications could be either in Ukraine or elsewhere along eastern ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau taking cautious approach with uprising to not stoke Russian propaganda
By The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is monitoring the events in Russia after a short-lived uprising over the weekend, but taking a cautious approach to avoid fuelling Russian propaganda. Speaking to reporters in Iceland, Trudeau maintained that not getting involved is the right thing to do. A brief armed revolt in Russia ... Read More »
1 responseQuebec provincial police spokesman charged with sexually assaulting minor in 1988
By The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
PERCÉ, Que. – A Quebec provincial police spokesman is facing three criminal charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a minor in 1988, before he joined the police force. Sgt. Claude Doiron appeared in court today in Percé, in the Gaspesie region, to be charged with sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching and sexual interference towards a ... Read More »
1 responseLevy sanctions against foreign aggressors targeting Canada with disinformation: MPs
By The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – MPs are urging the Liberal government to levy sanctions against individuals and organizations who target Canadians with disinformation. In a new report calling for stronger cybersecurity, the House of Commons defence committee warns of increasingly sophisticated disinformation and foreign influence campaigns by China, Russia and other aggressors. Overall, the committee says more could ... Read More »
1 response‘We will navigate this together:’ Funerals begin for seniors killed in bus crash
By Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
After months of recovery from an accident, Donna Showdra was excited to venture on her first small trip doing something she loved – spending a day at the casino. Showdra, 79, was among the seniors on a minibus from western Manitoba travelling to the Sand Hills Casino on June 15 when it went into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec wildfire smoke causes widespread smog warnings, grounds some water bombers
By The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
MONTREAL – Smoke from the wildfires burning across northern Quebec has forced the grounding some of the province’s water bombers and is causing widespread smog warnings farther south. A spokesman for the province’s forest fire prevention agency says there are 29 fires burning out of control. Nicolas Vigneault says the heavy smoke has reduced visibility, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau warns against ‘too much speculation’ on how Russia’s revolt affects Ukraine
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
VESTMANNAEYJAR, ICELAND – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the leaders of Nordic countries on Monday in expressing concern over the potential effects of this weekend’s short-lived uprising in Russia, but said it is too early to tell what it could mean for the war in Ukraine. “I think everyone has a lot of questions about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau notes concern over effects of Russia’s ‘internal challenges’ while in Iceland
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
VESTMANNAEYJAR, ICELAND – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the leaders of Nordic countries on Monday in expressing concern over the potential effects of this weekend’s short-lived uprising in Russia, while stressing that their support for Ukraine remains steadfast. “We had obviously very serious conversations about possible implications of the internal challenges that Russia is facing,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau, Nordic leaders say Russian revolt an ‘internal’ affair, express concern
By The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
VESTMANNAEYJAR, ICELAND – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the leaders of Nordic countries today in expressing concern over the potential effects of this weekend’s short-lived uprising in Russia. In a joint news conference following their meeting in Iceland, Trudeau says they had “serious conversations” about the “internal challenges” Russia has faced in recent days. Trudeau ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groups decry ‘punitive,’ ‘coercive’ drug policies in worsening overdose crisis
By Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
VANCOUVER – A coalition of eight advocacy groups is decrying Canada’s “devastating” drug policy that advocates say is doing more harm than good in the country’s fight against the illicit drug overdose crisis. The groups sent a co-written letter to three federal ministers on Monday, criticizing the country’s drug policy as “punitive” and “coercive” and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary-based Suncor Energy says it suffered a cyber security incident
By The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2023
CALGARY – A Canadian oil company is the latest to report it experienced a cyber security incident. Calgary-based Suncor Energy says it has already notified the proper authorities and is working with third-party experts to investigate and resolve the situation. A statement from the company says it is not aware of any customer, supplier or ... Read More »
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