Tag: Canada

Johnston Says Global News’ Allegation Against MP Dong is ‘False’ Due to ‘Misinterpretation’ of Intel

The intelligence used by Global News to report that MP Han Dong advised the Chinese consulate to keep the two Michaels in detention was “misinterpreted,” Special Rapporteur David Johnston told a committee. Johnston, who was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in March to review foreign interference, published his report on May 23, saying a…


Cyber Gang Behind NS Breach Says It Erased Stolen Data, but Experts Urge Caution

The ransomware group behind an attack on a file-sharing service that resulted in the theft of personal data from as many as 100,000 Nova Scotians claims it has deleted the stolen information. A note on the Clop ransomware gang’s dark website says it “erased” all the data it stole from governments, cities and police services…


Smoke From Wildfires Prompts Air Quality Concerns in Ontario

Smoke from wildfires in northern Quebec and Ontario is blanketing big cities like Toronto and going as far south as New York. The smoky haze has triggered air quality statements in parts of southern Ontario and the United States. There are dozens of such statements stretching across southern Ontario. Environment Canada is warning that air…


David Krayden: More Absurd News out of Calgary: Pro-Life Protest Now Being Targeted

Commentary Just what is happening to this country? The Calgary city council has approved a bylaw amendment that will fine pro-life groups up to $3,000 if they distribute uncensored images of aborted babies to people’s homes. Now the city wants to hide and censor those pictures and further cancel the pro-life protesters. Do you remember when…


Huge Wildfire in Southwestern Nova Scotia ‘Being Held’ After Burning for 11 Days

The record-breaking wildfire in southwestern Nova Scotia that started 11 days ago near Barrington Lake is no longer moving, emergency officials said Wednesday. The province’s Natural Resources Department issued a statement saying the fire, which grew to be the province’s largest on record, was “being held” and was not expected to move if cool and…


Ford Urges Ontarians Not to Light Campfires as Crews Battle Wildfires in ‘Full Force’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged everyone in the province Wednesday to refrain from lighting campfires, as 54 wildfires burned across the province and smoke from fires in Quebec degraded air quality. Half of the fires are started by lightning strikes and the other half are caused by human activity such as not properly extinguishing campfires,…


Vancouver Island Road Closed, Campfire Bans, as Drought Raises Wildfire Risks in BC

A small but aggressive wildfire on Vancouver Island is burning beside the only major highway linking Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet to the rest of British Columbia. The route is closed until further notice as the nearly one-square-kilometre blaze spreads in steep terrain south of Cameron Lake, not far from Cathedral Grove, home to some…


Poilievre Vows to Keep Delaying Budget’s Passage Until Feds Introduce Anti-Inflation Plan

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre vowed while addressing his party’s caucus that he will keep delaying the federal government’s omnibus budget bill from passing in the House of Commons until cabinet introduces a plan to cut deficits and bring down inflation. “Today I am announcing that I will be on my feet at roughly 7…


Canadian Military Investigating Sailor’s Pro-Pedophilia Comments on Social Media

The Canadian Armed Forces say they are investigating social media comments by one of their members who expressed support for “Minor Attracted Persons,” also known as pedophiles, The Epoch Times has learned. “We are aware of the allegations and are investigating,” said Commander of the Navy Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee in an email on June 6….


Calgary Puts New Limits on Distribution of Pro-Life Material

A Calgary bylaw now requires pro-life fliers showing images of aborted fetuses be enclosed in an opaque envelope with a warning of “graphic” content. The envelope must also be marked with the name and address of the sender. “They don’t want Calgarians to see abortion victim photography because it will cause too many people to…