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CanadaJun 23, 2023

Military releases names of Air Force captains killed in Chinook helicopter crash

The military has released the names of the two Royal Canadian Air Force members who were killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Ontario on Tuesday.Capt. David Domagala and Capt. Marc Larouche were taking part in a nighttime training exercise near Garrison Petawawa when their Chinook helicopter crashed into the Ottawa River.Their families have allowed the military to share their names publicly.Larouche, 53, was originally from Quebec and joined the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron in 2019.Domagala, 32, was from Woodstock, Ont., and was posted to the squadron the same year.Two other crew member
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CanadaJun 22, 2023

Liberal bill requiring Google and Meta to pay for news content passes in Senate

A federal bill that will require Google and Meta to pay media outlets for news content that they share or otherwise repurpose on their platforms is set to become law.The Senate has passed the bill in a final vote and it is now awaiting royal assent amid a standoff between the Liberal government and Silicon Valley tech giants.Ottawa, which says the law creates a level playing field between online advertising giants and the shrinking news industry, is now waiting to see if Meta or Google will react by removing journalism from their platforms in Canada.Meta has said it plans to comply with the bi
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CanadaJun 21, 2023

45 arrested, 440 weapons seized in Canada-wide raids targeting 3D-printed guns

A Quebec based anti-gun unit says 45 people have been arrested and 440 guns have been seized in raids targeting manufacturers of 3D-printed or "ghost" guns across eight provinces.Police carried out 64 raids and seized 440 guns, including 3D-printed handguns, long guns and silencers, as well as other guns and 3D printers.The raids took place in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and resulted in 45 arrests.Authorities say they're increasingly concerned about untraceable ghost guns, which are assembled at home or 3D-printed without s
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CanadaJun 20, 2023

2 missing after military helicopter crash near eastern Ontario base

Two crew members are missing after a CH-147 Chinook helicopter CH of the Canadian Air Force crashed in the Ottawa River.The Air Force is looking for them.According to the Air Force, the incident happened at around 12:10 a.m. local time near the Canadian Army base in eastern Ontario.The Canadian Air Force said the Chinook helicopter was operating near the Ottawa River in Garrison Petawawa.The accident occurred during a training flight.Four crew members were on board the helicopter.Two are admitted to a nearby hospital and 50 members of the Canadian Air Force are searching for the other two.The
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CanadaJun 19, 2023

Fire situation eases slightly, but risks remain as more than 400 wildfires still burn

More than 200 wildfires are still burning out of control in Canada this morning as the country's record-setting forest fire season continues to raze thousands of square kilometres every day.Rain helped ease the fire situation in parts of Alberta and Quebec over the weekend, but the fire risk remains high in most of the country.As of this morning, 420 fires were burning in nine provinces and two territories, and 207 of those are still considered to be out of control.More than 58,000 square kilometres has burned so far this year, or an area almost twice the size of Vancouver Island.Environment C
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CanadaJun 16, 2023

Flag lowered to half-mast on Peace Tower in honour of Manitoba crash victims

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the flag has been lowered to half-mast on the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in honour of the victims of the deadly Manitoba crash.Fifteen people died yesterday after a bus carrying seniors to a casino collided with a semi truck on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry, west of Winnipeg.Six of 10 others injured are in hospital in critical condition.Trudeau says there are lots of questions right now, but mostly there are lots of tears and Canadians will be there for each other. He says he can't imagine what families are going through as they await word on the
former-conservative-leader-erin-otoole-steps-into-top-role-at-global-strategy-firm
CanadaJun 15, 2023

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole steps into top role at global strategy firm

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole has been named as the president and managing director of risk advisory firm ADIT North America.The firm provides services to companies, investment funds and agencies that operate or invest globally.It describes itself as specializing in strategic intelligence, business diplomacy, due diligence, security and compliance.The regional branch of the Paris-based firm that O'Toole will helm encompasses operations in both Canada and Mexico.O'Toole, who served in the cabinet of former prime minister Stephen Harper, announced in March that he would not return to t
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CanadaJun 14, 2023

Deportations for international students caught in fraud scheme put on hold

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says deportation orders for international students caught up in a fraud scheme have been put on hold while a task force investigates each case.Hundreds of students might have been affected by the scheme, which saw immigration agents issue fake acceptance letters to get international students into Canada.Some students had no idea their documents were forged until it came time for them apply for permanent residency.Fraser says the department is aware of only few dozen who have been ordered to leave the country, and that process will be paused.A task force of seni
justice-russell-brown-retires-from-supreme-court-ending-judicial-conduct-review
CanadaJun 12, 2023

Justice Russell Brown retires from Supreme Court, ending judicial conduct review

Justice Russell Brown is retiring from the Supreme Court of Canada effective immediately, ending a probe into alleged misconduct.The Canadian Judicial Council, the body tasked with disciplining judges, says it no longer has jurisdiction to continue investigating allegations of misconduct stemming from an event at an Arizona hotel in January.Brown has vigorously denied accusations that he was intoxicated and harassed a group of friends at an event in Scottsdale, Ariz., honouring another judge.The justice, who was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2015 by then-prime minister Stephen Harper, had

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IndiaMay 27, 2026

Air India to reduce domestic flights by up to 22% amid rising fuel costs

Air India says it will temporarily reduce the number of its domestic flights by 20 to 22 per cent as the airline faces increasing aviation fuel prices and higher operating costs. The airline said it has already reduced some international flight operations by nearly 27 per cent as part of broader cost-management measures. According to the company, the decision was taken due to sustained high fuel prices, which have increased the cost of operating flights across several routes. In a statement issued Wednesday, Air India said flight frequencies on selected domestic and international routes will b
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CanadaMay 27, 2026

Canada to release long-awaited National AI Strategy next week: Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Wednesday that the federal government’s long-awaited National AI Strategy will be released next week. Speaking to reporters while heading into a Liberal caucus meeting, Carney said the strategy will outline Ottawa’s long-term plans for artificial intelligence policy and regulation in Canada. The federal government had previously identified six pillars that will form the foundation of the strategy in its economic update. According to government officials, the plan will include measures aimed at protecting Canadians from the risks associated with artifici
BCMay 27, 2026

B.C. LNG project signs long-term supply agreement with German energy company

A long-term agreement has been signed to supply liquefied natural gas from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG export terminal in northern British Columbia to Germany, according to an announcement made Wednesday by federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson in Vancouver. Hodgson said Germany-based energy company SEFE has agreed to purchase one million tonnes of LNG annually over a 20-year period. Supply from the project is expected to begin around 2030, pending construction and final investment approval. The Ksi Lisims LNG project is planned for British Columbia’s north coast near the Alaska border. While
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CanadaMay 27, 2026

Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault to resign as MP later this summer

Former federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault has announced he will resign as a member of Parliament for his Montreal-area riding later this summer. Guilbeault informed Liberal caucus members of his decision during a national caucus meeting Tuesday morning. He said he will remain a member of caucus until stepping down from the seat later this summer. In a statement to colleagues, Guilbeault said that after nearly seven years serving as an MP and cabinet minister, he now wants to continue his environmental and climate advocacy work outside elected office. He also thanked constituents fo
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BCMay 27, 2026

RCMP seize fentanyl, MDMA and weapons from suspected drug labs in Abbotsford and Chilliwack

RCMP say federal investigators have dismantled two suspected clandestine drug labs in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, leading to the seizure of large quantities of fentanyl, MDMA, cash and firearms. According to RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region, officers arrested three people during the operation. Police said the individuals were later released pending further investigation and no charges have been announced so far. Investigators said a suspected fentanyl production site was uncovered on May 1 in the 41000 block of Keith Wilson Road in Chilliwack. RCMP said officers seized about 40 kilograms of