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Poilievre says he would sue Big Pharma, won’t comment on supervised consumption sites
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that if he became prime minister, he would sue pharmaceutical companies as a way to fund drug treatment â – but he won’t say what he would do about supervised consumption sites. Poilievre made the pledge today in Metro Vancouver, a region of the country he has routinely ... Read More »
1 responseTransportation Safety Board urges better medical screening guidelines for pilots
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Transportation Safety Board says pilots in Canada need better guidelines for screening heart-related conditions. The independent federal agency says at least eight crashes since the early 2000s have been linked to heart attacks or other cardiovascular diseases among pilots. The recommendation follows the 2021 crash of an amateur-built plane in central Alberta ... Read More »
1 responseMy statement stands, Supreme Court justice says of alleged ‘unwanted touching’
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown continues to insist he did nothing wrong prior to an alleged altercation in Arizona that triggered a complaint to the Canadian Judicial Council. A lawyer for Brown says the justice has nothing to add after a police report alleged “unwanted touching” of a female guest during a Jan. ... Read More »
1 responseIf Ottawa wants tighten its purse, spending rules and more taxes could help: experts
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – As the Liberal government drafts its spring budget, fiscal experts say it should consider stricter spending rules and higher taxes to improve federal finances. The budget comes at a time when the government is facing pressure to rein in spending so as to not work against the Bank of Canada’s inflation-fighting efforts. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec man to face charges of dangerous driving causing deaths of two pedestrians
By Patrice Bergeron, The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
AMQUI, Que. – The driver of a pickup truck that killed two people and injured nine others Monday in the Quebec town of Amqui was facing dangerous driving charges after police said he drove into pedestrians chosen at random, including children. Court documents signed Tuesday by a justice of the peace identified the accused as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada weighs need for new submarines as U.S., Britain push forward on nuclear fleets
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – The clock is ticking for the Canadian military to decide whether to replace its submarines, as Canada’s closest allies push ahead with plans to build new fleets. The Royal Canadian Navy launched a push to replace the country’s four Victoria-class submarines nearly two years ago by creating a special team to figure out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A transformational decision:’ Alberta requiring body cameras for all police services
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – Alberta plans to require all police services in the province to use body cameras. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis says officers often respond to calls that are complex and make split-second decisions. He says that can raise concerns from the public about actions that have been taken and whether appropriate force was used. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at notable vehicle-ramming cases in Canada
By Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
Two people are dead and nine others are injured after a pickup truck ran into multiple pedestrians in the eastern Quebec community of Amqui on Monday, with police alleging the driver acted deliberately and with premeditation. Here’s a look at some other vehicle-ramming cases in Canada in recent years: Laval daycare bus crash In early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec man to face charges of dangerous driving causing death of two pedestrians
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
AMQUI, Que. – The driver of a pickup truck that killed two people and injured nine others Monday in the Quebec town of Amqui is facing two charges of dangerous driving causing death. Court documents signed today by a justice of the peace identify the accused as 38-year-old Steeve Gagnon of Amqui. Gagnon is set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Quebec man to face charges of dangerous driving causing death
By The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
AMQUI, Que. – The driver of a pickup truck that killed two people and injured nine others Monday in the Quebec town of Amqui is facing two charges of dangerous driving causing death. Court documents signed today by a justice of the peace identify the accused as 38-year-old Steeve Gagnon of Amqui. Gagnon is set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP want Liberals to expand GST rebate, fund school lunches in upcoming budget
By Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press on March 14th, 2023
OTTAWA – The New Democrats say they are using their agreement with the Liberal government as leverage to push for more ways to save Canadians money in the next federal budget. Party leader Jagmeet Singh said he expects to see money in the budget to expand dental care coverage to teens, seniors and people living ... Read More »
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