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U.S. right-wing commentator offers to house B.C. ostriches facing cull order
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA — An ostrich farm in British Columbia’s Interior whose birds face a cull order has the support of a right-wing American influencer, who is asking for help from truck drivers to transfer the birds to locations in the United States. Conservative commentator Chris Sanders said in a Facebook video that he would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A U.S. right-wing commentator offers to house B.C. ostriches facing cull order
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA — An ostrich farm in the B.C. Interior has got further support from right-wing American influencers when another online commentator added his voice, saying he would like to “help the ostriches out there in Canada” and relocate them to Texas. The Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., has been calling on supporters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of the move and sharp denunciation from voices who said it would not foster a lasting peace. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Palestinian statehood today ahead of a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The National Council ... Read More »
2 responsesCarney announces Canada officially recognizes a Palestinian state
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as the international gathering of world leaders grapples with ongoing unrest in the Middle East. “While Canada is under no illusions that this recognition is a panacea, this recognition is firmly aligned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney announces Canada will recognize a Palestinian state
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as the international gathering of world leaders grapples with ongoing unrest in the Middle East. Other major international allies, including the United Kingdom and Australia, joined Canada in recognizing an independent Palestinian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. First Nation investigates sturgeon deaths, with plan to track drifting carcasses
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
TSAWWASSEN — It took four people to haul the carcass of a sturgeon off the banks of the Fraser River in Richmond, B.C., earlier this month, one of dozens to wash up recently. The body of the hefty fish about 1.6 metres long was then frozen as part of a research project spearheaded by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney to announce Canada will recognize a Palestinian state
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to formally announce that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly as the international gathering of world leaders grapples with ongoing unrest in the Middle East. Other major international allies are expected to join Canada in recognizing an independent Palestinian state ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Navy still struggling to fill recruitment gaps throughout the service: vice-admiral
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee says the Royal Canadian Navy is “not out of the woods” yet on its recruitment crisis and the next four to five years are going to be “really hard.” It’s been two years since Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, posted a video online warning that recruitment was in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Filmmaker, journalist Avi Lewis to enter NDP leadership race
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Filmmaker and journalist Avi Lewis is expected to officially announce his intention to run for the federal NDP leadership today. Lewis is expected to release a video later today and hold a formal campaign launch in Toronto next week, according to his campaign team. Lewis ran unsuccessfully as a candidate for the NDP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Alberta to use notwithstanding power in trans laws
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Alberta to use notwithstanding power in trans laws Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has directed officials to invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause in amending three laws that affect transgender people, says a leaked government memo obtained by The Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney to visit train yard on second day of Mexico City trip
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
MEXICO CITY — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Mexico City today, on the second day of a trip aimed at strengthening the trading relationship ahead of what is expected to be a challenging round of negotiations with the United States on a trilateral trade deal. Carney is expected to visit Canadian Pacific and Kansas ... Read More »
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