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Ottawa requests joint ‘working group’ on oilsands contamination with Alberta
By The Canadian Press on March 17th, 2023
The federal environment minister wants to set up a new group with the Alberta government and Indigenous communities to monitor contamination problems in the oilsands. Steven Guilbeault proposed the idea to his provincial counterpart, Sonya Savage, in a letter dated yesterday obtained by The Canadian Press. In it, he says two releases of oilsands tailings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joly calls out Israel judiciary reform and ‘unilateral actions’ that undermine peace
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on March 17th, 2023
OTTAWA – Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly is pushing Israel to drop its reform of the country’s judiciary after two months of mass protests. An official readout of a conversation Joly had with her Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen says that she “underscored Canada’s support of democracy, the rule of law and the institutions that uphold them.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deputy commissioner Mike Duheme becomes interim top Mountie as Lucki retires
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on March 17th, 2023
OTTAWA, Ill. – The federal government announced Friday that Mike Duheme will be the interim commissioner of the RCMP until a replacement is found for Brenda Lucki. Lucki, who was appointed commissioner in April 2018, is retiring. Her tenure as the top Mountie has been marked by internal and external challenges, including allegations of systemic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three dead in apparent stabbings inside Montreal apartment, police arrest suspect
By The Canadian Press on March 17th, 2023
MONTREAL – Three people were found stabbed to death inside an east-end Montreal apartment Friday and police have a suspect in custody. Montreal police Const. Julien Lévesque said a 911 call was received at about 9:20 a.m. for a person in need at an address on Bélanger Street, in the city’s Rosemont neighbourhood. Lévesque says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau defends Johnston, accuses Tories of ‘horrific’ attacks on special rapporteur
By Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on March 17th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing the Conservatives of launching “horrific, partisan attacks” on former governor general David Johnston. Trudeau delivered a full-throated defence of Johnston on Friday after tapping him this week to serve as special rapporteur on foreign interference. The Conservatives say Johnston is too close to Trudeau, while the Bloc ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Unthinkable and horrific:’ 2 Edmonton officers fatally shot, source says suspect 16
By Angela Amato, The Canadian Press on March 17th, 2023
EDMONTON – Officers embraced each other and wiped away tears Thursday as Edmonton’s police chief relayed details of how two constables were shot and killed at an apartment complex while responding to a domestic violence call. “Today, the Edmonton Police Service has been marked by an unthinkable and horrific tragedy as two of our members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Citizenship oath at the click of a mouse would cheapen tradition: Tory critic
By The Canadian Press on March 17th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Conservative immigration critic says a proposal to allow people to become a Canadian citizen with the click of a mouse “cheapens” an otherwise special moment for newcomers. The federal government is seeking feedback on a plan to let people take the Oath of Citizenship online, rather than attend an officiated ceremony. Tom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Canadian Press receives six National Newspaper Awards nominations
By The Canadian Press on March 17th, 2023
TORONTO – The National Newspaper Awards have named the finalists for its annual journalism honours and given six nominations to The Canadian Press. The national newswire agency received the nods in breaking news, sports and various photography categories. The team’s coverage of the “Freedom Convoy” protests over the 36-hour period after the first trucks arrived ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police report three dead in Montreal stabbings, suspect arrested
By The Canadian Press on March 17th, 2023
Montreal police say a suspect is under arrest after three people were found stabbed to death this morning inside an east-end Montreal apartment. Const. Julien Lévesque says police received a 911 call at about 9:20 a.m. for a person in need at an address on Bélanger Street, in the city’s Rosemont neighbourhood. Lévesque says officers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deputy commissioner Mike Duheme to becomes interim top Mountie as Lucki retires
By The Canadian Press on March 17th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal government says Mike Duheme will be the interim commissioner of the RCMP, until a replacement is found for Brenda Lucki. Lucki, who was appointed commissioner in April 2018, is retiring as of today. Her tenure as the top Mountie has been marked by internal and external challenges, including allegations of systemic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Police report three dead in Montreal stabbings, suspect arrested
By The Canadian Press on March 17th, 2023
MONTREAL – A suspect is under arrest after three people were found stabbed to death inside an east-end Montreal apartment. Police said a 911 call was received at 9:20 a.m. today for a person in need on Bélanger Street. More coming... Read More »
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