Trudeau dismisses China report anonymously accusing Kovrig, Spavor of theft
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is dismissing reports in China that two imprisoned Canadians tried to steal state secrets from the People’s Republic. Trudeau says it is unfortunate that China is...
View ArticleChina says pest concerns justify ban on Canadian canola
BEIJING — China is blocking some imports of the agricultural product canola from Canada due to fears of insect infestation, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. The move comes amid a conflict between...
View ArticleExpert panel says Canada needs new agency to oversee pharmacare program
OTTAWA — An expert panel studying the best way to implement a national pharmacare plan has released its interim report with three main recommendations. The report is seen as a way to set the...
View ArticlePFDs will soon be required for seaplane flights
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Nearly 10 years after a deadly seaplane crash off the coast of Vancouver Island, new safety rules are coming in. As of next summer, all seaplanes operating in Canada will need...
View ArticleWhere are the best and worst places to be a woman in Canada?
Every year, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives releases its report on the best and worst places to be a woman in Canada. The report looks at 26 cities and identifies areas of strength and...
View ArticleCanadian hip hop legend celebrates 30 years in music with new album
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – A legendary Canadian hip-hop artist is celebrating three decades in the game. Maestro Fresh Wes is out with Champagne Campaign, his ninth and latest full-length effort. The year...
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‘All options on the table’, but no plans to ground 737 Max 8 in Canada: Garneau
MONTREAL – Transport Minister Marc Garneau has cleared his schedule for the day in order to meet with his civil aviation expert panel on how to deal with the issue of Boeing’s 737 Max 8 aircraft, which...
View ArticleStatistics show illegal northern border crossings climbing
MONTPELIER, Vt. — New statistics from U.S. Customs and Border Protection show the number of people apprehended along the U.S. border with Canada is continuing to climb. Statistics show 4,316 people...
View ArticleAnxiety in the air: expert talks about the fear of flying
CALGARY (660 NEWS) – There have been plenty of reports this week about the dangers involved with flying in an airplane, but statistically it’s much safer to fly than to drive a car. That hasn’t stopped...
View ArticleCanada, U.S. ground Boeing 737 Max aircraft
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – Both Canada and the U.S. have now moved to ban the use of Boeing 737 Max 8s and 9s. Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced Wednesday morning that a safety notice has been...
View ArticleCanada imposes more sanctions against Russian people, companies over Ukraine
OTTAWA — Canada is restricting the finances of another 129 people, companies and organizations over Russia’s treatment of Ukraine. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the new sanctions...
View ArticleCanada’s threat level not changing, in wake of New Zealand mass shooting
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – Canada is offering New Zealand its full support as an ally and intelligence partner, following the horrific mass shooting at two mosques in that country. Public Safety Minister...
View ArticleFacebook will play by Canada’s election rules: Will it matter?
Elections around the world are won and lost on social media. Ahead of Canada’s 2019 federal campaign, the government took measures to introduce transparency to tech platforms hosting paid political...
View ArticleChinese importers have stopped buying Canadian canola seed: Industry group
WINNIPEG – Chinese importers have stopped buying Canadian canola seed, according to an industry group. Canola Council of Canada president Jim Everson says canola seed exporters are reporting that...
View ArticleCanadian man charged with spying in China gets visit by consular officials
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says consular officials in China visited with detained former diplomat Michael Kovrig on Monday. It is the fifth time Kovrig has received a consular visit since he was...
View ArticleTwo Canadian pension funds to own 53% of satellite service company Inmarsat
TORONTO — Two of Canada’s largest pension funds have committed more than half of the US$3.08 billion that the Triton consortium has agreed to pay for Inmarsat PLC, a U.K.-based provider of satellite...
View ArticleConsular officials in China meet with detained businessman Michael Spavor
OTTAWA – Global Affairs Canada says detained Canadian businessman Michael Spavor received a visit from consular officials in China today. The visit comes a day after former diplomat Michael Kovrig was...
View ArticlePreliminary search finds no reports of coerced sterilization to police: RCMP
OTTAWA — The head of the RCMP says the police force is looking into whether any complaints about forced or coerced sterilizations have been made to law-enforcement agencies in Canada, but that a...
View ArticleFrance takes torch passed by Canada, will focus on gender equality at G7 summit
OTTAWA — Canada’s work to make gender equality a centrepiece of its G7 presidency last year has been adopted by French President Emmanuel Macron, who has pledged that combating inequality —...
View ArticleCanada can expect election meddling, but not on scale seen in U.S., spies warn
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – Canada’s national cyberspy agency says it is very likely voters will experience some kind of online foreign interference related to the coming federal election. Whether it be fake...
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