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CanadaAug 11, 2021

Admiral McDonald says he is returning as defence chief after misconduct investigation

Admiral Art McDonald says he has decided to return to his position as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces after military investigators opted not to charge him following an investigation into his conduct. McDonald stepped down in February as chief of the defence staff as a result of a Canadian Forces National Investigation Service investigation into an allegation of misconduct. But in a statement released by his legal team this afternoon, McDonald says he is returning to the position after the six-month investigation completely exonerated him and that he is returning to his post. It was not
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CanadaAug 11, 2021

Canada condemns China after court sentences Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison

Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says Canada will continue to fight for the release of Michael Spavor after a Chinese court sentenced him to 11 years in prison.Garneau in a news conference this morning condemned the prison sentence, which followed a closed-door trial in March that Garneau says did not meet the standards of international law. He added that Canada is working with its allies, including the United States, to secure the release of both Spavor and fellow Canadian Michael Kovrig, though he refused to provide details.The prisoners who have become known as the two Michaels have be
CanadaAug 10, 2021

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he won't seek re-election

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he won't seek re-election. Pallister, who is 67, made the comments today during a caucus retreat in Brandon, Man. The premier has been under fire over the past month for comments he made about Canadian history. He apologized last week after saying in July that people who came to Canada before and after it became a country did not come to destroy but to build. Since then, his Indigenous relations minister resigned from cabinet, two Indigenous men quit provincial economic development boards and Indigenous leaders have roundly condemned the premier. Some Pro
CanadaAug 10, 2021

Moderna to sign agreement to build mRNA production plant in Canada

Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has announced that a key player in the vaccine production sector is coming to Canada.Speaking in Montreal this morning, he says Moderna will set up a highly advanced facility to manufacture m-R N-A vaccines on Canadian soil. Champagne says it will help the country in the case of a pandemic and will allow Canadians to become more resilient and play a role in global health.The government has promised 2.2-billion-dollars for biotechnology research and commercial production over the next seven years.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is expected to c
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CanadaAug 09, 2021

Canada finishes Tokyo Olympics with record 24 medals

The Tokyo Olympics are history. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach declared the Games closed after the French flag was raised inside Olympic Stadium for the transition to Paris 2024. Canada comes off with a record 24 medals. Gold medal decathlete Damian Warner carried the flag for Canada in the closing ceremonies. Because of the COVID pandemic there was no audience for the rituals.
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CanadaAug 09, 2021

Despite Delta, Canada welcomes back fully vaxxed U.S. citizens,

Fully vaccinated U.S. citizens are wasting little time as they seize the opportunity to venture into Canada for the first time in 17 months.John Adams, a Florida resident who has been waging a relentless advertising campaign against travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border, says he's already on his way.Adams, who owns property on Vancouver Island, says he has already heard from others who crossed the border by land shortly after midnight eastern time.He says all of them have so far found the process to be smooth and ``hassle-free.''Eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents must live
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CanadaAug 07, 2021

Canada is raking in the medals at Tokyo Olympics with 22 and counting

Canada is raking in the medals in Tokyo, with 22 and counting. The latest haul includes gold in women's soccer, silver for Moh Ahmed in the men's five-thousand metre race and bronze for the men's 4-by-100 relay team. The women's soccer team made history by reaching the Olympic final for the first time and beat Sweden on penalty kicks after the teams were tied at one at the end of regulation and extra time. Defender Kadeisha Buchanan says it's a feeling she'll remember for the rest of her life. Andre De Grasse's bronze as part of the relay team makes him the most-decorated male Canadian Olympi
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CanadaAug 06, 2021

Border workers start job action as contract negotiations continue:

The union representing nine-thousand workers at the Canada Border Services Agency launched work-to-rule action at border crossings and airports across the country this morning.Its bargaining team was in mediation with C-B-S-A and Treasury Board negotiators all night and through to this morning.And the Public Service Alliance of Canada and its Customs and Immigration Union says it is giving the team a bit more time to negotiate.The federal government confirms it is still at the table and says it will not walk away.
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CanadaAug 05, 2021

Some federal workers may be required to get COVID-19 vaccine: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is considering making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for some federally regulated workplaces such as airlines. It is the first time Trudeau has openly supported any form of compulsory vaccinations. U.S. President Joe Biden last week introduced measures requiring federal employees and contractors to show proof of vaccination or be subjected to new rules including mandatory masking and weekly testing for COVID-19. Trudeau says he fully supports that plan and that the government is in discussions with the federal public service about whether there are some

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BCAug 29, 2025

Richmond RCMP reminds drivers to slow down as students return to school

As students head back to school this September, Richmond RCMP is reminding drivers and parents to take extra care on the roads. Richmond roads will be busier this September as many people return from summer holidays and children return to school. Drivers are reminded to allow extra travel time, reduce speed, and avoid distractions by leaving your phone alone while driving. Watch for children and multimodal road users, especially near schools, parks, and residential areas. According to ICBC data, three children are killed and 402 injured in crashes while walking or cycling in B.C. every year. 5
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CanadaAug 29, 2025

Poilievre wants 'reasonable' self-defence defined in Criminal Code

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants the government to amend the Criminal Code to say that the use of force is presumed to be reasonable to defend your home is someone breaks into it. He says if the government doesn't do this, his party will introduce a private member's bill aimed at making the change this fall during a press conference in Brampton, Ont.. This comes after a 44-year-old Lindsay, Ont. man was charged with assault in an altercation after a man with a crossbow allegedly broke into his apartment. The alleged intruder, a 41-year-old man also from Lindsay, was airlifted to hosp
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BCAug 29, 2025

Fort St John RCMP arrest two males and execute search warrant in drug investigation

On August 15, 2025, the Fort St John RCMP Street Enforcement Team completed a drug trafficking investigation with the search of a hotel room near 93 Avenue and 100 Street in Fort St John, BC. The search followed the arrest of two males that day after they attempted to flee from Police in the parking lot of the hotel. The incident resulted in damage to police vehicles and the suspect vehicle. Inside the suspect vehicle, Police located drugs, currency and two loaded handguns; one of which had been converted to fire fully automatic. Police executed a search warrant on the room the males were sta
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AlbertaAug 29, 2025

Police charge 18-year-old man after three people stabbed at Calgary Stampede

Police have charged a man with three counts of aggravated assault for stabbings at the Calgary Stampede last month. Police say they identified the 18-year-old following an extensive investigation that included witness interviews and camera footage. Officers executed a search warrant of the suspect's house and seized a folding knife and clothing they say believe are consistent with the stabbings. The man is scheduled to appear in court next week. Three males were stabbed in an area of the Stampede midway, including two 18-year-olds and one 15-year-old. Police have said all three
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BCAug 29, 2025

BC Transit services expand in Kamloops

People using transit in Kamloops will see improved and expanded transit options with extended hours of service on several routes starting Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. “Extending handyDART hours and adding service on statutory holidays means more people in Kamloops will have access to the custom transportation service they rely on when they need it,” said George Anderson, parliamentary secretary for transit. “This expansion supports a more inclusive, connected community and ensures that transit keeps pace with the needs of our growing province.” To support increasing ridership and convenient