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In pursuit of regional municipality, 100 Mile House receives pushback from Cariboo Regional District
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (251+ words) 100 MILE HOUSE, B. C. " The District of 100 Mile House says it wants to formally explore forming a regional municipality with neighbouring electoral areas. However, the community is not receiving any support from the Cariboo Regional District. On Wednesday (July 8), 100 Mile House Mayor…...
Canada objects to Olympics loosening restrictions on Russia athletes amid Ukraine war
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (181+ words) OTTAWA " Canada is objecting to the International Olympic Committee loosening its suspension on Russian athletes. The move would apply to the 2028 games in Los Angeles, opening the door for Russian athletes to compete, but the IOC says it will decide…...
Carney defends appointment of his principal secretary to Senate
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (251+ words) ANKARA " Prime Minister Mark Carney defended the appointment of his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate, saying that having people with different areas of expertise is important for the institution. Pitfield, a longtime Liberal strategist, was one of four…...
Carney unveils more defence spending with $800 M missile contract at NATO
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (921+ words) ANKARA " Canada will turn to the Norwegian company Kongsberg to acquire joint strike missiles to be used by future Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jets, such as the F-35s. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the contract, worth some $800 million, at the…...
Liberals shut down debate over proposed probe into B. C. condo buyout plan
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (789+ words) OTTAWA " Liberal MPs shut down a Conservative attempt to have the House of Commons ethics committee investigate the government's plan to turn unsold condos into affordable housing in British Columbia. The Liberal government joined with the B. C. government last month to…...
Canada says there's no basis for Trump's forced labour tariffs
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (753+ words) WASHINGTON " The Canadian government told the Trump administration new legislation combating forced labour in supply chains should shield Canada from new tariffs. In a written submission to the United States Trade Representative's office, the Government of Canada said it "remains…...
Danish PM says her country is "ready to defend" Greenland as Trump joins NATO leaders in Turkey
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1098+ words) We hope that all, including all allies, will respect the Greenland people's right for self-determination," Frederiksen said ahead of a meeting of the leaders of NATO member countries in Turkey. We are sovereign states and we need everybody to respect…...
NATO leaders promise billions in spending as Canada talks up submarine deal
2+ day, 12+ min ago (1303+ words) ANKARA " Canada's multi-billion-dollar submarine deal with German defence manufacturer TKMS is among billions in military purchases being showcased at the NATO leaders' summit in Turkey this week, as the allies look to appease U. S. President Donald Trump. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte…...
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (1023+ words) Trump called the semiautonomous island "an important part" for the United States, as he repeated the false claim that it's surrounded by Chinese and Russian ships and said he won't let Greenland be threatened. "That should be controlled by the…...
Andrews preaches social issues, bettering the community for workers in council bid announcement
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (191+ words) CFJC Today Kamloops Andrews preaches social issues, bettering the community for workers in council bid announcement KAMLOOPS " Brian Andrews is the 17th Kamloops resident to put their name forward for a spot on city council. Andrews is a labour organizer and…...