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B.C. flood risk enters period of stabilization, but more snowmelt anticipated
By Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
GRAND FORKS, B.C. – The flooding situation in British Columbia has entered a “period of stabilization” after at-risk regions received less rain than expected, but forecasters say warm weather will likely trigger further threats later this week. Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma said Monday that communities such as Grand Forks, about 520 kilometres east of ... Read More »
1 responseCanada’s long history of expelling diplomats
By David Fraser, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – Canada’s expulsion of a Chinese diplomat following allegations of a threat campaign against a Conservative MP marks the first time in five years a foreign representative is told to pack up and leave the country. It’s rare but not unheard of for Canada to expel diplomats. Declaring someone persona non grata – an ... Read More »
1 responseEby says he met CSIS regional boss over foreign election meddling in B.C.
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
VICTORIA – British Columbia Premier David Eby says he had a meeting with the regional director of Canada’s spy agency over allegations of foreign interference in the province’s elections. He says he was told he could not receive information because he’s not a “direct client” of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, which he says he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TB screening planned for Nunavut hamlet battling outbreak since 2021
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
PANGNIRTUNG, Nunavut – The Nunavut government and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, a group representing Inuit in the territory, are holding a community-wide screening clinic for tuberculosis in Pangnirtung later this year. The screening is to begin in September and continue through November. A tuberculosis outbreak was declared in the hamlet in November 2021. As of late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Persona non grata:’ Canada expelling Chinese diplomat after threats to Tory MP
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Liberal government is expelling Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei, whom Canada’s spy agency alleged was involved in a plot to intimidate Conservative MP Michael Chong and his relatives in Hong Kong. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says in a statement that Canada has declared the Toronto-based diplomat as persona non grata, over what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence minister says Canada wants to share advanced military technology with allies
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – The defence minister says Canada is interested in sharing more advanced defence technology with its allies as the focus of a trilateral military deal between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States starts to expand. But Anita Anand would not directly say if Canada is making a formal bid to join the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada calls Chinese diplomat ‘persona non grata’
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government is expelling Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei, whom Canada’s spy agency alleged was involved in a plot to intimidate Conservative MP Michael Chong and his relatives in Hong Kong. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wildfires continue in Alberta as premier, prime minister discuss aid plan
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has received an assurance of support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the province’s battle against wildfires. Smith says she and Trudeau spoke by phone, and Alberta has sent a letter to the federal government that outlines a request for assistance. Trudeau says the federal government will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals move to speed up gun-bill debate, Conservatives call move undemocratic
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are moving to ensure gun-control legislation makes its way through committee soon by asking the House of Commons for the green light to limit debate and expand the bill’s scope to cover new elements. The move comes as the Liberals announce renewal of their multimillion-dollar program to fight gang violence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family, friends gather at private funeral for Gordon Lightfoot in his hometown
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
ORILLIA, Ont. – Close friends and family of Gordon Lightfoot came together for a small, private funeral on Monday held at the Orillia, Ont. church where he was once a choir boy. A group of roughly 50 people assembled inside St. Paul’s United Church for the nearly two-hour ceremony that included a choir performance. Outside, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.K. seeks closer ties with Canada in science, military and technology
By The Canadian Press on May 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – Britain is seeking closer ties with Canada as it reshapes its foreign policy in the wake of its departure from the European Union. But British High Commissioner Susannah Goshko says her country is also pushing Ottawa to boost its defence spending. The United Kingdom updated its national security and foreign policy last month ... Read More »
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