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Canadian Blood Services says it needs 1 million new blood donors over next 5 years
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
TORONTO — Marc Parravano has donated blood 146 times. He remembers regularly going to the blood collection centre with his mother when he was a kid and followed in her footsteps after he turned 17 and was able to donate himself. “I get a sense of accomplishment and reward because I’m helping others,” Parravano, now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Former NDP MP warns: tough times ahead in parliament for the party
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… NDP faces ‘Parliament from hell,’ says ex-MP The NDP will return to the House of Commons without official party status at the end of May. The last time this happened was after the 1993 election — a time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP faces ‘Parliament from hell’ without official party status, says former MP
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
OTTAWA — The NDP will return to the House of Commons without official party status at the end of May. The last time this happened was after the 1993 election — a time one former New Democrat MP remembers as “the Parliament from hell.” Svend Robinson represented Burnaby, B.C., in the House of Commons from ... Read More »
1 responseDefence continues cross-examining complainant at hockey players’ sex assault trial
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
Defence lawyers are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today in the sexual assault trial of five hockey players. The woman, who cannot be identified under a publication ban, agreed under cross-examination Wednesday that she took on a “porn star persona” as a coping mechanism while in a hotel room with the men in June ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!This pilot is honoured every year in a U.K. town. Will Canada recognize his bravery?
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
There is a street named after him in a British town. A plaque at the local hospital tells the story of how the 29-year-old pilot saved many lives while sacrificing his own during the Second World War. There are even talks of building a statue of Darlington’s “Gallant Airman” to honour his life and death. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada looks again to Europe as world marks 80 years since end of Second World War
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
OTTAWA — After the Second World War came to a close, Canada pulled itself away from Great Britain and planted itself firmly within a North American political and economic compact that generated prosperity for much of the western world for decades. But as the world marks 80 years since the end of the war in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. government appoints former chief justice to review festival safety measures
By Canadian Press on May 7th, 2025
The British Columbia government has appointed a former chief justice of the B.C. Supreme Court to report on safety measures for event organizers and police after 11 people were killed in a vehicle attack in Vancouver. Premier David Eby said on Wednesday that Christopher Hinkson has agreed to serve as commissioner to conduct the review ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai stepping down, won’t run in next election
By Canadian Press on May 7th, 2025
WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says he is stepping down as the leader of the territorial Liberal party and will not be running for re-election. Pillai says he’s asked the party to immediately begin the process of selecting a new leader. He says being premier has been the greatest honour of his life and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney, Canada’s premiers to meet in Saskatchewan next month
By Canadian Press on May 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Saskatoon on June 2 to discuss ways to work together to make the country stronger. In a social media post, Carney said that in the face of “immediate trade pressures,” he and the premiers are focused on building up Canada’s economic resilience. “That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai stepping down, won’t run in next election
By Canadian Press on May 7th, 2025
WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says he is stepping down as the leader of the governing Liberal party and will not be running for re-election. Pillai says he’s asked the party to immediately begin the process of holding a convention to select a new leader. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s South Asian diaspora on edge in light of mounting India-Pakistan tensions
By Canadian Press on May 7th, 2025
Canada’s South Asian community is on edge after conflict erupted between India and Pakistan in the form of missile strikes that killed 31 people in Pakistani-administered areas. The Hindu Canadian Foundation says in a statement on its website that its members “may face heightened risks” in light of the tensions on the Indian subcontinent, and ... Read More »
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