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Fungus that causes deadly white nose syndrome among bats detected in B.C. guano
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
GRAND FORKS, B.C. – A fungus that has led to some Canadian bat populations becoming endangered has been found in British Columbia. The province’s Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship says the fungus that causes white nose syndrome, which has no proven treatment, has been detected in bat guano in the Grand Forks area. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. throat slashing suspect charged with terrorism linked to Islamic State group
By Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
SURREY, B.C. – A suspect accused of slashing a person’s throat on a bus in Surrey, B.C., has been charged with four terrorism-related offences in the attack that left a man with life-threatening injuries. Surrey provincial court documents show that Abdul Aziz Kawam, born in 1995, is accused of four counts of acting “for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Progressive Conservatives projected to win majority in Prince Edward Island
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
CHARLOTTETOWN – Voters in Prince Edward Island have returned Dennis King’s Progressive Conservatives to power after an election race dominated by debate over health care and housing. It will be a second term in office for King and his party after a first mandate marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and devastating natural disasters. The Tories ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UBC encourages students to uninstall TikTok app, citing keystroke capture, data risks
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia is encouraging students to uninstall the TikTok app from their mobile phones, citing concerns about data sharing with the social media platform’s Chinese parent company. Instead, the school recommends students use a web browser to access TikTok content. The school said in a statement issued last week that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Progressive Conservatives cruise to early lead in Prince Edward Island election race
By Hina Alam, The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
CHARLOTTETOWN – The Progressive Conservatives in P.E.I. held a commanding early lead as the votes were tallied Monday after an election race dominated by debate over health-care and housing. The incumbent Tories, led by Premier Dennis King, were leading in 21 of the province’s 27 ridings about 45 minutes after the polls closed at 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Progressive Conservatives take early lead in Prince Edward Island election race
By Hina Alam, The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
CHARLOTTETOWN – The Progressive Conservatives in P.E.I. pulled into an early lead as advance ballots were counted Monday after an election race dominated by debate over health-care and housing. Elections P.E.I. says nearly a third of registered voters cast ballots in advance polls. The incumbent Tories, led by Premier Dennis King, are seeking a second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at Jeremy Hansen, astronaut destined to be first Canadian beyond the moon
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
HOUSTON – A quick look at Col. Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian astronaut named Monday as a member of Artemis II, the first mission to the moon in more than half a century: Born: Jan. 27, 1976, in London, Ont. Education: Attended Royal Military College Saint-Jean in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. Earned bachelor of science in space science ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect in throat slashing on Surrey, B.C., bus faces four terrorism charges
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
SURREY, B.C. – A suspect accused of slashing a person’s throat on a bus in Surrey, B.C., over the weekend has been charged with four terrorism-related offences in the attack, which left a man with life-threatening injuries. Court documents show that Abdul Aziz Kawam, born in 1995, faces four counts of committing an offence “for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No legal justification for use of Emergencies Act, civil liberties group tells court
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – A national civil liberties group told a federal judge Monday the federal government has not clearly spelled out proper legal justification for its use of the Emergencies Act early last year in response to protests in the national capital and at key border points. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association was among the groups ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Governor General wants Indigenous leaders to meet King Charles to ‘reset’ ties: AFN
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says the Governor General wants Indigenous leaders to meet with King Charles to reset their relationship with the Crown. Archibald spoke of Mary Simon’s plans in a speech to chiefs gathered today for a special assembly in Ottawa. The national chief says she has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta premier says she will no longer comment on Crown prosecutor controversy
By The Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2023
CALGARY – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will no longer speak about her involvement in how COVID-19 court cases are being prosecuted. Smith has told a news conference that her government is considering launching a defamation lawsuit and because of that she has been advised by counsel to not comment. Smith did not specify ... Read More »
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