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Wolf transfer from B.C. to Colorado complete, but state wildlife staff ‘threatened’
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
Colorado wildlife officials say the capture of 15 grey wolves in British Columbia and their release in the U.S. state is complete, an operation they say led to unspecified threats against staff. The operation that began in B.C. on Jan. 10 and wrapped up on Saturday follows Colorado voters’ approval of a 2020 ballot initiative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mother tells Halifax courtroom her life lost meaning after son was stabbed to death
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
HALIFAX — The grieving mother of a 16-year-old Halifax boy who was fatally stabbed last year delivered a heart-wrenching victim impact statement during a sentencing hearing today for two teens who have pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Speaking through an Arabic interpreter, Basima Al Jaji told youth court that the death of her son, Ahmad Al ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on pipeline as Trump tariff threat looms
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
VANCOUVER — The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous opposition to the scrapped Northern Gateway pipeline project that would have created another route for Alberta’s oil to get to the Pacific Ocean. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip said Tuesday that while he “really fought against” Northern Gateway’s construction before it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the numbers on U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff claims for Canada and Mexico
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening tariffs starting Feb. 1 on Canada and Mexico because he says both countries are allowing a “vast number” of people and fentanyl to come into the United States. Here are some figures on border encounters, drug seizures and trade into America. Figures are from October 2023 to September 2024 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada should stop playing defence on Trump’s tariff threat, minister says
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
WASHINGTON — Canadian officials are adopting a different tone after President Donald Trump ordered a study of the United States’ trade relationship with Canada, pushing the threat of devastating tariffs down the road — temporarily. “We need to move from a defensive position to offensive in the sense that we have a lot of good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark Carney secures four more key endorsements in race to become prime minister
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney has secured the endorsements of four more current and former cabinet ministers. On Tuesday, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Minister Gary Anandasangaree and former housing minister Sean Fraser all threw their support behind Carney on social media. “He’s literally one of the most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. business groups warn CRTC’s CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC its moves to modernize Canadian content rules could worsen trade relations with the United States. They say the CRTC’s measures to implement the Online Streaming Act, which updated broadcasting laws to capture online platforms, could invite retaliation from the U.S. Those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trans activist wants federal guidance on U.S. travel after Trump orders
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — A prominent trans activist says she’ll be avoiding travel to the U.S. following President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting gender expression to male or female, and wants Canada to update trans citizens on travel safety guidelines south of the border. Trump declared Monday the U.S. will only recognize two sexes and that they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on Northern Gateway pipeline after Trump
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
VANCOUVER — The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous opposition to the scrapped Northern Gateway pipeline project linking Alberta to the Pacific Ocean. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip says while he “really fought against” Northern Gateway’s construction before it was scuttled in 2016, that was a “different time” and Canada ... Read More »
1 responseMark Carney secures four key cabinet endorsements in race to become prime minister
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney has secured the endorsements of four more current and former cabinet ministers. On Tuesday, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Minister Gary Anandasangaree and former housing minister Sean Fraser all threw their support behind Carney on social media. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault also endorsed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa’s temporary GST tax break, but economists still see interest rate cuts on the horizon as potential tariffs loom. Statistics Canada said Tuesday the annual inflation reading for December came in at 1.8 per cent, down from 1.9 per cent in ... Read More »
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