Activists call on Trudeau to defend Canada’s copyright regime from TPP changes
TORONTO (NEWS 1130) – Copyright activists say Canadians could face lawsuits, fines or worse for ripping the latest Justin Bieber CD or uploading an animated GIF of Jose Bautista’s bat-flip under a new...
View ArticlePresentation of Trudeau cabinet team to contrast with Harper’s one-man style
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – Justin Trudeau intends to formally open the new Liberal era with an emphasis on teamwork and openness – in stark contrast to what he’s characterized as the secretive, one-man rule...
View ArticleUS rejection of Keystone XL pipeline could change things for Canada
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline project presents an opportunity for Canada’s new prime minister. A political scientist says President Obama has opened the door for...
View ArticleUN welcomes Syrian refugee commitment, to be processed in Canada
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – The United Nations says Syrian refugees being brought to Canada will only be given permanent residency once their files have been fully processed here. The UN’s High Commissioner...
View ArticleLocal political leaders to put out a call for action on the Syrian refugee...
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Now that we know thousands of refugees from Syria could be on our doorstep in a matter of weeks, how do we deal with that influx? Leaders from all over Metro Vancouver and...
View ArticleIn aftermath of Keystone XL rejection, no easy options for TransCanada
CALGARY (NEWS 1130) – Immediately after US President Barack Obama denied a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) vowed to review all of its options. Unfortunately for the...
View ArticleTrudeau offers support to France after Paris attacks
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered “all of Canada’s support” to France on Friday night in the wake of “deeply worrying” terrorist attacks in Paris that killed at least 120 people. “Our...
View ArticleResettling refugees in Canada is a massive undertaking: expert
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Can it be done? With just seven weeks to go until the end of 2015, we’re hearing from someone very familiar with what’s involved in resettling refugees about the promised...
View ArticleThe vast majority of Muslims have nothing to do with ISIS: Canadian imam
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The Paris attacks may lead to more Islamaphobia according the founder of Muslims Against Terrorism. He says people of all faiths need to unite against violence. Like most of us,...
View ArticleDon’t let Paris terror ‘stop us from opening our arms’ to refugees: French envoy
OTTAWA – The French ambassador to Canada says the ruthless slaughter of innocent people in Paris should not harden the hearts of nations towards millions of legitimate refugees fleeing war the Middle...
View ArticleCanada will put more troops in Iraq to train local forces: Trudeau
MANILA, Philippines – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will increase its number of ground troops in Iraq to train local forces as a way of making a bigger military contribution to the...
View ArticleFrom B.C. to Nova Scotia, communities gear up for Syrian refugees
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – Within days, the federal Liberal government is expected to publicly unveil its plan to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the year. And a lack of confirmed details...
View ArticleCanadian mayors don’t question compassion or security in terms of Syrian...
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – There is no need to believe that there is a trade-off between compassion and security. That’s what mayors of Canada’s big cities are saying following meetings in Ottawa this...
View ArticleSyrian refugees go through a multiple phase screening process before entering...
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Twenty-five thousand Syrian refugees are coming to the shores of Canada, but some people are worried about extremists posing as refugees and wreaking havoc in our nation. It all...
View ArticleMore Canadian used car dealers selling to US, driving prices up here
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – An increase in the number of used Canadian cars, trucks and SUVs being sold to the US seems to be driving up prices for people here according to industry experts. The low loonie...
View ArticleBC relative hopes for family priority in refugee selection
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — While the nation readies itself to welcome thousands of Syrian refugees next month, a BC man is wondering why priority wouldn’t go to those who already have family members in...
View ArticleSome questions still left about Liberal refugee plan
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – We still don’t have an answer from the federal government for one of the most pressing questions: where will the refugees go once they arrive in BC? There’s concern the...
View ArticleBusinesses and entrepreneurs across Canada stepping in to help Syrian refugees
CALGARY – Businesses and entrepreneurs are stepping in to help settle the thousands of Syrian refugees coming to Canada over the next few weeks. Real estate companies are contributing apartments,...
View ArticleCanada’s homicide rate remains at lowest levels in almost five decades
TORONTO (NEWS 1130) – New figures show Canada’s homicide rate was unchanged last year. Statistics Canada says that means homicides in both 2013 and 2014 were at their lowest levels since 1966. In all,...
View ArticleImmigration minister says ‘crazy’ to think refugees don’t want to come to Canada
MONTREAL (NEWS 1130) – The idea that there are many refugees who don’t want to come to Canada is “crazy” said federal Immigration Minister John McCallum on Thursday, in response to reports that only a...
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