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Trudeau’s advisers lay out his options as path to stay on as PM narrows
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2024
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s inner circle has begun laying out his options after Chrystia Freeland’s bombshell resignation Monday heightened calls for him to step down. A senior Liberal close to the prime minister says Trudeau is being presented possible paths forward, including proroguing Parliament to allow a Liberal leadership race to take place. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal synagogue allegedly hit by arson, nearby Jewish office building damaged
By Joe Bongiorno, The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2024
MONTREAL – A synagogue in a Montreal suburb was allegedly targeted early Wednesday morning by arson – the second time the building was hit by an incendiary device in a little more than one year. Montreal police received a 911 call shortly before 3 a.m. about a fire at the Congregation Beth Tikvah in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal police investigating alleged arson at synagogue
By The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2024
MONTREAL – A synagogue in a Montreal suburb was targeted early this morning in an alleged arson. Police say they received a 911 call shortly before 3 a.m. about a fire at the Congregation Beth Tikvah in the on-island suburb of Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Spokesperson Véronique Dubuc says firefighters extinguished the blaze and found an incendiary device ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A list of the 88 new appointees to the Order of Canada
By The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2024
OTTAWA – Governor General Mary Simon has made 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Here is the list of notable Canadians: Companion Pierre Boivin – Montreal (This is a promotion within the order.) Officers Stephen Aaron Arshinoff – Toronto Sylvia Beth Bashevkin – Toronto Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta – Toronto Ronald Frank Burnett – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump takes another shot on Truth Social at Canada becoming 51st state
By The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2024
OTTAWA – U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is taking another shot at Canada about becoming part of the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump says many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st state. He says it would save on taxes and military protection and that he thinks it’s a “great idea.” Trump ... Read More »
1 responseIn the news today: Trudeau taking time to reflect: Liberal minister
By The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Trudeau taking time to reflect: Liberal minister Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking some time to reflect after Chrystia Freeland’s bombshell resignation as finance minister, Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Tuesday. That comes as the number of Liberals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two B.C. police officers charged with sexual assaulting same woman
By Nono Shen, The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Two officers with the Central Saanich Police Department have been charged with sexual assault in allegations that “will reverberate through the community” where the officers served, says Vancouver Deputy Chief Fiona Wilson. Wilson said Tuesday the investigation was launched on Oct. 28 by the Vancouver department at the request of Central Saanich Police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Saanich, B.C., police officers charged with sexual assault
By The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
Vancouver police say two Central Saanich Police officers have been charged with sexual assault after an investigation into alleged unlawful sexual contact with a woman they met while on duty. Deputy Chief Fiona Wilson says the investigation was launched on Oct. 28 by the Vancouver department at the request of Central Saanich Police after the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada pushes net-zero electricity target to 2050 as Alberta vows legal challenge
By Nick Murray, The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
OTTAWA – The federal government has pushed its target to achieve a net-zero electricity grid back 15 years to 2050 as part of new clean electricity regulations announced Tuesday – though officials maintain that target date was always the goal. Canada had previously signalled an aim to fully decarbonize electricity grids by 2035. But some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Two Saanich, B.C., police officers charged with sexual assault
By The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
Vancouver police say two Central Saanich Police officers have been charged with sexual assault after an investigation into alleged unlawful sexual contact with a woman they met while on duty. Deputy Chief Fiona Wilson says the investigation was launched on Oct. 28 at the request of Central Saanich Police after a person came forward about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Border plan promises round-the-clock aerial surveillance, drug detection support
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
OTTAWA – The RCMP plans to create a new aerial intelligence task force to provide round-the-clock surveillance of Canada’s border using helicopters, drones and surveillance towers. The move is part of the federal government’s $1.3-billion upgrade to border security and monitoring to appease U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s concerns about the flow of migrants and illegal ... Read More »
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