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Alleged Chinese spy who worked for Hydro-Québec freed on bail ahead of trial
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
LONGUEUIL, Que. – A former employee of Quebec’s power utility charged with spying on behalf of China has been freed on bail while he awaits trial. Yuesheng Wang, 35, is the first person to be charged with economic espionage under Canada’s Security of Information Act, and he also faces three charges under the Criminal Code ... Read More »
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By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
LONGUEUIL, Que. – A former employee of Quebec’s power utility charged with spying on behalf of China has been freed on bail while he awaits trial. Yuesheng Wang, 35, is the first person to be charged with economic espionage under Canada’s Security of Information Act, and he also faces three charges under the Criminal Code ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau to visit First Nation in Saskatchewan rocked by stabbings that killed 11
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
JAMES SMITH CREE NATION, SASK. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit a First Nation in Saskatchewan that was rocked by a deadly stabbing rampage nearly three months ago. Trudeau will be at the James Smith Cree Nation today for meetings with leaders and community members. The Sept. 4 stabbings left 11 people dead and ... Read More »
1 responseIn The News for Nov. 28: It is the expert’s turn at the Emergencies Act inquiry
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 28 … What we are watching in Canada … The inquiry into the Liberal government’s historic choice to invoke the Emergencies Act to quell ... Read More »
1 responseEmergencies Act inquiry studies fundamental rights and freedoms at stake in protests
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
OTTAWA – The inquiry into the Liberal government’s historic choice to invoke the Emergencies Act to quell weeks-long demonstrations against COVID-19 mandates last winter is now moving into its public policy phase. The Public Order Emergency Commission is expected to hear this week from about 50 experts who will share their perspectives on the use ... Read More »
1 responseAid group with Canadian funding leads mission to deliver medical supplies in Ukraine
By Patrice Bergeron, The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
POLTAVA, Ukraine – As the Toyota Tundra following a tractor trailer loaded with humanitarian aid heads into dangerous territory in eastern Ukraine, “Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado and Timbaland plays over the speakers. The small convoy transporting 20 tonnes of medical supplies is headed for Balakliya in a part of the country that was retaken by ... Read More »
1 responseCoroner’s inquest starts into death of Cree teen who died in B.C. group home
By The Canadian Press on November 28th, 2022
BURNABY, B.C. – A British Columbia coroner’s jury will begin hearing evidence today into the death of an Indigenous teenager at a group home in the Fraser Valley. The body of 17-year-old Traevon Desjarlais was found on Sept. 18, 2020, in the closet of his Abbotsford, B.C., group home four days after he was reported ... Read More »
1 responseIndo-Pacific strategy launch boosts military spending and visa processing in region
By The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2022
OTTAWA – The Liberals have unveiled their long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy, which announces more military spending and closer ties with countries such as India. The strategy unveiled in Vancouver earmarks $2.3 billion for Canada to form closer ties with countries that span Pakistan to Japan, including some funding that the Liberals have announced in recent weeks. ... Read More »
1 responseWhy anti-poverty researchers bristle at holiday appeals for food bank donations
By The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2022
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Canadian food insecurity researchers say holiday appeals for people to donate to their local food banks can be tough to swallow. Lynn McIntyre, professor emeritus at the University of Calgary’s medical school, says donating to food banks doesn’t address the root causes of hunger. McIntyre said in a recent interview that ... Read More »
1 responseAlphonso Davies scores Canada’s first-ever World Cup goal
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2022
AL RAYYAN, Qatar – Alphonso Davies scored against Croatia on Sunday to give Canada its first-ever goal at the men’s World Cup. A cross from Tajon Buchanan found Davies flying through the air and the Bayern Munich star headed it home to give Canada a 1-0 lead. Canada failed to score or secure a point ... Read More »
1 responseA look at the most expensive federal remediation projects in Canada
By Emily Blake, The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2022
YELLOWKNIFE – The federal government is responsible for more than 20,000 contaminated sites in Canada. Here is a breakdown of the top five most expensive environmental cleanups where taxpayers are footing the bill. In some cases, public cost estimates have not been updated for several years. Giant Mine Estimated to cost $4.38 billion between 2005 ... Read More »
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