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Special court hearing in Winnipeg set for family of serial killer victim
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Family of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer will have the chance to give victim impact statements in court a year after his conviction. Manitoba Court of King’s Bench says it has agreed to a special hearing on Aug. 15, so victim and community impact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s tariff hike hits the world days after U.S. struck Canada with higher duty
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump marked 200 days back in office today by again hitting nations around the world with increased tariffs, days after slapping Canada with a 35 per cent duty. Trump escalated his trade war last week by hitting Canada with a baseline 35 per cent tariff that applies only to goods ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court won’t hear appeal application arising from Via Rail terror case
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of Raed Jaser, who was convicted of planning to commit murder for the benefit of a terrorist group. It’s the latest development in a legal saga that began 12 years ago with charges against Jaser and Chiheb Esseghaier for plotting attacks, including the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Carney, Metis and major projects talks; Trump’s tariffs in effect
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney to meet with MĂ©tis groups on major projects Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three provincial MĂ©tis groups to discuss his government’s major projects legislation. The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney to meet with three MĂ©tis groups on major projects bill today
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three provincial MĂ©tis groups to discuss his government’s major projects legislation. The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects that are deemed to be in the national interest by sidestepping environmental protections and other legislation. Carney is expected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
EDMONTON — A special court proceeding on a proposed Alberta separation referendum question is scheduled to get underway today in Edmonton. Alberta’s chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred the proposed question to the court last week, asking a judge to determine whether it violates the Constitution, including treaty rights. The question asks Albertans: “Do you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-way race emerges in Quebec byelection with Conservatives hoping for first seat
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
MONTREAL — A high-stakes Quebec byelection could see the Conservatives win their first seat in the provincial legislature on Monday. Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime appears to be in a close two-way race with the sovereigntist Parti QuĂ©bĂ©cois candidate in the Quebec riding of Arthabaska. The governing Coalition Avenir QuĂ©bec, which has held the riding since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two climbers, one of them injured, plucked off sheer mountain face in B.C.
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NORTH VANCOUVER — Members of three search and rescue groups combined efforts to save two climbers off the sheer rock face of Yak Peak near Hope, B.C., early Wednesday after one of the climbers fell and injured their head. North Shore Search and Rescue says in a social media statement that they went in late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yukon First Nation to oppose all new mining claims on its territory during planning
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
A Yukon First Nation says it will oppose any new mining claims on its traditional territory as it begins a regional land-use planning process with the territory’s government. The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun says in a post on Facebook that it is issuing a notice to the mining industry that it will oppose ... Read More »
1 responseKinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching ‘timber tantrum’ over wildfire smoke
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused a group of Republicans of throwing a “timber tantrum” and playing “political games” after they called out Canada over wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. “These are attention-seekers who can’t come up with a good idea on health care or on making life ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rain gives reprieve in B.C. fire fight before challenging days ahead: fire service
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Light rain and higher humidity in British Columbia have briefly tempered wildfire activity but hotter temperatures in the forecast appear poised to create new challenges for crews battling fires across the province. Cliff Chapman with the BC Wildfire Service says a drying trend starting this weekend is expected to cause the southern half of the ... Read More »
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