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Details on new federal infrastructure funding expected this fall: LeBlanc
By The Canadian Press on June 21st, 2023
WHISTLER, B.C. – Details on the “next generation” of federal infrastructure funding programs are on track to be released this fall, Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc said after meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in British Columbia. LeBlanc said Wednesday that the conversations were a “very positive step in making sure that those programs are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barrie council halts homeless aid bylaw and promises to update language
By Fakiha Baig and Tyler Griffin, The Canadian Press on June 21st, 2023
A city in southern Ontario has halted proposed bylaw amendments that would have prevented the distribution of food, tents and other items to homeless people on public property. The city of Barrie, about 100 kilometres north of Toronto, was set to vote on the bylaw amendments Wednesday night after heavy criticism from the federal housing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MPs to break for the summer amid negotiations on inquiry into interference
By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press on June 21st, 2023
OTTAWA – The Liberals appeared to be on the verge of calling a public inquiry into foreign interference on Wednesday, while all parties agreed the House of Commons would break for the summer at the end of the night. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is leading what the government called ongoing and productive discussions with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBlanc says plans for new infrastructure funding program on track for the fall
By The Canadian Press on June 21st, 2023
WHISTLER, B.C. – Federal Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc says details on the “next generation” of funding programs are on track to be announced in the fall. Canada’s premiers have pushed for more information on what will replace the $33-billion Investing in Canada Infrastructure program, which ended in March, amid increasing pressures caused by inflation and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Political negotiations on inquiry into foreign interference nearing agreement
By The Canadian Press on June 21st, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal government appeared to be on the verge of calling a public inquiry on foreign interference Wednesday after months of resisting calls from the opposition to do so. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is leading what the government called ongoing and productive discussions with the Conservatives, NDP and Bloc Québécois about how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plea for video as police say two killers of Sikh temple leader escaped through park
By The Canadian Press on June 21st, 2023
SURREY, B.C. – Homicide investigators in Surrey, B.C., have released descriptions of the killers of a Sikh temple leader, but say they need video to help solve the crime. Sgt. Timothy Pierotti says the two suspects in the shooting death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar are heavier-set males who were wearing face coverings. Pierotti says that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta youth arrested in terrorism investigation subject to peace bond
By The Canadian Press on June 21st, 2023
CALGARY – Police in Calgary say they have arrested a youth in relation to a terrorism investigation. Details about the accused’s identity are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. RCMP say the youth was arrested last week and appeared in court under a section of the Criminal Code that allows for a peace bond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa releases action plan to implement UNDRIP, despite calls for more consultation
By The Canadian Press on June 21st, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal government has released its action plan on implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Its release coincides with the country marking today as National Indigenous Peoples Day, and follows feedback it received on a draft of the plan in April. The government had presented its draft to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Experimental with no oversight:’ Experts had concerns about OceanGate sub for years
By The Canadian Press on June 21st, 2023
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Two engineers behind a 2018 effort to flag concerns about the submersible missing in the North Atlantic say the vessel has not had the design and safety scrutiny typical in their industry. William Kohnen, president and CEO of the California-based engineering firm Hydrospace Group, says it’s hard to know what went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some 40 previously contained wildfires could become out of control: minister
By Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press on June 21st, 2023
MONTREAL – Several Quebec communities were told to prepare to evacuate their homes on Wednesday, as the province’s forests minister warned that firefighters were on the verge of losing control of dozens of fires that were previously contained. Maïté Blanchette Vézina told reporters that hot and dry conditions were fuelling the fires in many parts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two dead, two injured in crash of small plane on Vancouver Island
By The Canadian Press on June 21st, 2023
TOFINO, B.C. – Mounties on Vancouver Island said two people have been killed in the crash of a small plane northwest of Tofino. The B.C. Ambulance Service said in a statement that two others were injured. A spokeswoman for the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre said Wednesday that the single-engine Quest Kodiak 100 went down Tuesday ... Read More »
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