The UK is scrambling to show its support for America’s position on Iran. The focus in Washington, however, is on a growing uncertainty. When asked whether the US was going to war with Iran, President Donald Trump offered an ambiguous “I hope not”. Assertions of an increased threat from Iran are being led by Mr […]
After a thorough clause-by-clause review of hundreds of amendments to Bill C-69, a Senate committee has accepted a majority of the amendments to the Liberal bill that seeks to overhaul the environmental review process for new energy and transportation projects. “Our energy and environment committee, which has been quite divided, came up with a compromise […]
For some nature-loving Canadians turning to provincial parks for their Victoria Day celebrations, campfires won’t be the only thing set ablaze over the long weekend. Park officials are gearing up for their first Victoria Day long weekend since cannabis was legalized in October 2018. Ontario Parks marketing and education specialist Sheila Wiebe said that while […]
Florida police say they have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the murder of an elderly Quebec couple found dead in March in their mobile home in Pompano Beach, north of Fort Lauderdale. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday in a news release they arrested Quinton Johnson for the murder of 80-year-old Marc […]
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon’s lawyer asked Quebec’s highest court Thursday to throw out a $10-million class action lawsuit claiming that the comedy impresario abused at least 20 women. Lawyer Raymond Doray argued against a 2018 Quebec Superior Court decision authorizing the lawsuit on allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct. Rozon denies the allegations […]
A man died while hiking near Sicamous on Wednesday evening, and attempts to recover his body will take place sometime Thursday. According to Eagle Valley Rescue Society, the man fell while hiking a biking trail along the Sicamous Creek trails. The man’s body was located, but steep terrain and darkness prevented rescue crews from recovering […]
While the dry spring conditions exacerbate the fire risk in the Okanagan, it also means pesky mosquitoes will be less of a nuisance this summer. Crews with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) mosquito control program were out on Thursday morning treating mosquito larvae habitats in the South Okanagan. The flying insects thrive in shallow, […]
CHICAGO (REUTERS) – Boeing Co said on Thursday (May 16) it had completed a software update for its 737 MAX jets, which have been grounded worldwide since March after they were involved in two fatal crashes. The airplane manufacturer said it was providing additional information to address requests from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that […]
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 16) unveiled immigration reform proposals that would dramatically increase the quota for skilled workers. “The biggest change we make is to increase the proportion of highly skilled immigration from 12 per cent to 57 per cent, and we’d like to even see if we can […]
Hamilton police have released the photo of a suspect in connection with several reported robberies in southern Ontario. Police say the suspect is believed to have been involved in separate bank robberies in Hamilton, London and Richmond Hill. They say on Dec. 31, 2018, the Royal Bank on Queenston Road in Hamilton was robbed at […]