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Parliament set to rise today, with MPs to vote on controversial major projects bill
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s major projects and internal trade bill will be voted on today before the House of Commons rises until September. A closure motion the government passed to limit debate says the House won’t adjourn today until debate wraps up on Bill C-5 and it clears the chamber. The Liberal government’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We cannot waste any time’: Anand promises ‘action’ and reform in foreign affairs
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
OTTAWA — Faced with escalating conflict in the Middle East, a collapsing global trade system and a department struggling to reform itself, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she relishes the job of helping Canada navigate a turbulent world. In a wide-ranging interview Thursday with The Canadian Press, Anand said her experiences in both politics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
WHITEHORSE — Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory’s 11th premier. A local businessman and longtime party insider, Pemberton won the leadership race by 13 votes over former Kwanlin Dun First Nations Chief Doris Bill. He will replace outgoing Premier Ranj Pillai who announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
WHITEHORSE — Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory’s 11th premier. Pemberton won the leadership race by 13 votes against Doris Bill. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One dead, three hurt after rockfall hits hiking group at Banff National Park
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
LAKE LOUISE — A rockfall at a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park killed one person and sent three to hospital Thursday, as rescue crews searched for others who might be missing. Videos posted to social media of the rock slide at Bow Glacier Falls reportedly show massive rocks crashing down a mountainside, kicking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials say one dead, three hurt in rockfall at Banff National Park hiking trail
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
LAKE LOUISE — Police and parks officials say one person was killed and three were injured in a rockfall at a remote hiking trail in Banff National Park. They say the search continues to confirm no other hikers are missing following the early afternoon tragedy at Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise. One person ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Officials confirm one dead, three hurt in Banff National Park rockfall
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
LAKE LOUISE — RCMP and Parks Canada officials are confirming one person is dead and three others were injured in a rockfall at a hiking trail in Banff National Park. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rescuers respond as rock slide hits group of hikers in Banff National Park
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
LAKE LOUISE — Rescue crews, paramedics and police scrambled to a remote region of Banff National Park on Thursday, after getting word that a group of hikers were hit by a rock slide and it was possible some were killed. At least two were airlifted to hospital. “The initial report indicated there were multiple hikers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police, rescuers respond as rock slide hits hikers in Banff; injuries undetermined
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
LAKE LOUISE, ALBERTA, CANADA — Rescue crews, police and air ambulance paramedics scrambled to a remote region of Banff National Park Thursday afternoon amid reports a rock slide had hit a group of hikers, with possible injuries and deaths resulting. “The initial report indicated there were multiple hikers and there may be serious injuries and/or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.’s capital
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she’s “thrilled” councillors have signalled support for a plan to address declining social order caused by homelessness, addiction and a fraying health care system in the city. Councillors meeting as a committee voted eight-to-one to endorse the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and unanimously directed staff to analyze ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: RCMP say checking reports of injuries, possible deaths in rock slide
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
BANFF — RCMP say initial reports of a rock slide that hit hikers in Banff National Park north of Lake Louise, Alta., indicated “there may be serious injuries and/or fatalities.” More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
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