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David Johnston files final report on foreign meddling, done as special rapporteur
OTTAWA - David Johnston has filed his final - and confidential - report on foreign interference to the prime minister, ending his controversial term as special rapporteur. Johnston had announced his p...
Jun 26, 2023
B.C. shells out $12M for four new animal shelters across province as demand rises
VANCOUVER - B.C. Premier David Eby hung out with some dogs while announcing $12 million in funding toward the construction of four new SPCA facilities. Several of the society's dogs were brought in Mo...
Jun 26, 2023
B.C. moved ahead with ending letter grades despite parent, teacher, student concerns
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Ministry of Education went ahead with plans to do away with letter grades from Kindergarten to Grade 9 despite its own public consultation showing the majority of teache...
Jun 26, 2023
Canada considers Quebec woman with six children in Syria a security risk, lawyer says
OTTAWA - A lawyer says Canada will not repatriate a Quebec woman being held in Syria with her six children because officials believe she poses a security risk. Lawyer Lawrence Greenspon, who has been ...
Jun 26, 2023
Herdman: Solutions needed quickly for financially troubled Canada Soccer
TORONTO - Canadian men's soccer coach John Herdman says Canada Soccer needs to find solutions to its financial troubles. With a World Cup coming in three years, he adds it has to happen quickly. Herdm...
Jun 26, 2023
N.W.T. power corporation fined $200K following death of worker in 2021
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories Power Corporation has been fined $200,000 for contravening the territory's Safety Act after a worker died from injuries he sustained at a Yellowknife power plan...
Jun 26, 2023
City gauging private sector interest in redeveloping former Jean Burns building site
NANAIMO - Developers are being sought to submit their ideas to transform a vacant lot at a high-profile downtown Nanaimo intersection.The City of Nanaimo announced on Monday, June 26 an expression of ...
Jun 26, 2023
First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - First Nations leaders in British Columbia are calling for the resignation of the children's minister and an overhaul of the foster system after a horrific case involving torture, st...
Jun 26, 2023
First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - First Nations leaders in British Columbia are calling for the resignation of the children's minister and an overhaul of the foster system after a horrific case involving torture, st...
Jun 26, 2023
Levy sanctions against foreign aggressors targeting Canada with disinformation: MPs
OTTAWA - MPs are urging the Liberal government to levy sanctions against individuals and organizations who target Canadians with disinformation. In a new report calling for stronger cybersecurity, the...
Jun 26, 2023