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Blair says Canada can hit NATO spending target sooner but doesn’t commitDefence Minister Bill Blair said while Canada can hit the two per cent of GDP target before 2032, his concern is about managing the spending in a 'responsible way.'PoliticsJan 24, 2025
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Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says he won’t run in next electionMinister Harjit Sajjan says his name will not be on the ballot when the next election is held, though he says he will remain a dedicated member of the Liberal party.PoliticsJan 22, 2025
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BC Wildfire Service senior management team headed to L.A. fires ‘imminently’The BC Wildfire Service is deploying a senior management team to help fight the Los Angeles wildfires, at the request of California fire officials.FireJan 10, 2025
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Los Angeles wildfires: Canada to deploy Air Force assets to helpFirefighters in the Los Angeles-area have been battling raging fires for several days now, with the flames killing 10 people and whole neighbourhoods obliterated.CanadaJan 10, 2025
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Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart on goals for 2019: ‘I want this city to be an example to others’As he shuts the door on 2018, Stewart's focus turns to housing and opioids, which are his top two priorities moving forward.PoliticsDec 22, 2018
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B.C. Muslim community vows to ‘stand strong’ in face of New Zealand mosque shootingsAt vigils across the Lower Mainland this weekend, Muslims joined with people of all faiths to express their sorrow and resolve.CanadaMar 17, 2019
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DND conduct during Mark Norman case referred to attorney general last year by watchdogThe Department of Defence confirmed it has already investigated allegations that information may have been obstructed during pre-trial hearings for the former vice-admiral.CanadaJul 22, 2020
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Ottawa to pay $1.24B for rescue helicopter upgrades — about $200M more than plannedCanada is planning to spend $1.24 billion to upgrade its fleet of military search-and-rescue helicopters -- about $200 million more than originally planned.CanadaDec 22, 2022
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Justin Trudeau among 313 Canadians banned from RussiaThe news came shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Canada's House of Commons, during which he repeated his call for a NATO-led no-fly zone over Ukraine.CanadaMar 15, 2022
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Sajjan applauds Iraq for agreeing to NATO mission expansionThe minister's comments followed news the Iraqi government had agreed to let NATO's Canada-led training mission continue, weeks after the country's parliament passed a resolution demanding all foreign troops leave.CanadaFeb 13, 2020
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Highest snowfall observed in N.L. storm was 93 cm: Environment CanadaThe city of Mount Pearl, which neighbours St. John's, received 93 cm of snow, while the town of Paradise received 91 cm.CanadaJan 19, 2020
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Canada’s spy agency concerned Afghanistan will be ‘safe haven’ for extremists: docsCSIS warned the public safety minister in October that the return of the Taliban could increase religiously motivated terrorism threats to Canada.CanadaAug 23, 2022
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Trudeau arrives in Europe to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with alliesTrudeau has meetings set for Monday with the prime ministers of Britain and the Netherlands. He's also due to meet with the secretary-general of NATO and CAF members.CanadaMar 6, 2022
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Canada speeding rollout of $71M in aid for Sudan, region as violence continuesFunds will flow through agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross, as well as non-governmental organizations, to provide basic food, water and health services.WorldMay 3, 2023
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Major military sexual misconduct report to land with defence minister amid culture crisisThe Arbour report on military sexual misconduct is expected to focus on recommendations for creating an independent reporting system.CanadaMay 20, 2022
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Canada’s defence chief was warned military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate may not be legalA memo suggested a universal mandate was unnecessary to protect the health of the Canadian Armed Forces.CanadaOct 24, 2022
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2019 Canada election results: Vancouver SouthHere are the candidates running in the 2019 federal election in the Vancouver South riding.PoliticsSep 22, 2019
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RCMP find vehicle of missing army reservist with alleged links to hate groupPatrik Mathews' vehicle was found abandoned Monday on a rural property near Piney, in southern Manitoba near the United States border.CanadaSep 3, 2019
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Trudeau, Goodale, Sajjan visit Halifax as recovery efforts continue after hurricane DorianTwo federal cabinet ministers will be in Halifax today to survey recovery efforts from the damaging hit by post-tropical storm Dorian over the weekend.CanadaSep 10, 2019
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Defence Department to spend $250 million over five years on reserves for infrastructure, gearDefence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced the funds Thursday at a reserve facility in downtown Halifax.CanadaAug 1, 2019