China warns Canada to stay out of Hong Kong extradition fight
The warning came mere hours after Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland put out a statement reiterating Canada’s concerns about the planned law. Continue reading
Protests
General strike against Ford government held in downtown Hamilton
More than 100 people gathered for a general strike against the Ford government in downtown Hamilton on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Activist ‘shocked and dismayed’ over Winnipeg mayor’s call to remove her from event
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
American activist Linda Sarsour responded to Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman’s attempt to have her removed from an event Friday night. Continue reading
Trio of Maritime medical professionals share their harrowing escape from Haiti
Cathy Davies, Rachel Blaquiere and Dr. Heather Dow, were part of a small group of health-care professionals who traveled to Haiti to help those in need of basic health-care services. Continue reading
Man arrested after alleged assault at yellow-vest protest in Hamilton
Hamilton police say they arrested a man during a yellow-vest protest in front of city hall on Saturday morning. Continue reading
B.C. Premier John Horgan expecting ‘peaceful resolution’ to natural gas pipeline protest
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
“It is my hope and expectation that everyone is focused on a peaceful resolution to the impasse,” Horgan told reporters on Wednesday. Continue reading
Pro-oil demonstration as natural resources minister speaks to Edmonton business leaders
Protestors demonstrated in downtown Edmonton Friday morning outside the building where Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi was speaking before business leaders. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Protesters put rights of pigs before rights of humans
Protest until the cows — or pigs — come home, but don’t blame others for accidents caused by your own stupidity and lawlessness. Continue reading
B.C. Premier John Horgan meets federal cabinet in Nanaimo, no movement on Trans Mountain
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
“Our position remains the same.” Continue reading
Indigenous man to reveal new info about land claim dispute over Pinery Provincial Park
Maynard T. George is expected to release more information Monday that he says proves their claim. Continue reading