WeChat is facing a potential ban in Australia after the company refused to appear before a federal government inquiry into foreign interference. The chair of the Select Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media, Sen. James Paterson, said in a press conference on July 11 that the refusal showed how little regard WeChat and its parent company…
WeChat Warned It Could Be Banned After Refusing to Appear at Government Inquiry
July 12, 2023
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WeChat Warned It Could Be Banned After Refusing to Appear at Australian Govt Inquiry
July 12, 2023
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WeChat is facing a potential ban in Australia after the company refused to appear before a federal government inquiry into foreign interference. The chair of the Select Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media, Sen. James Paterson, said at a press conference on July 11 that the refusal showed how little regard WeChat and its parent company…
Winnipeg Police Charge Former Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard With Sexual Assault
Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard faces new charges of sexual assault and unlawful confinement after Manitoba justice officials sought a second opinion of the evidence outside his home province. Winnipeg police said a person came forward in 2020 with allegations about a sexual assault at the Nygard corporate headquarters in Manitoba’s capital in 1993. The…
Sydney Mayor Open to Special Road Toll for Petrol, Diesel Drivers
July 11, 2023
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Sydney Mayor Clover Moore is not against introducing a toll for petrol and diesel drivers to enter Australia’s busiest CBD amid debate from political leaders over whether to adopt a London-style low-emissions zone. Moore said there were several initiatives underway that the local council, which encompasses the Sydney CBD area, was implementing to lower emissions,…
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile After Making Allegations on US Spy Planes
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korean and Japanese military said, just two days after it warned of “counteraction” against alleged intrusions by U.S. spy planes and drones. Both South Korea and Japan reported spotting the launch but have not yet released further details. This occurred after…
Government Launches Consultation on Food Labels for Products From ‘Contested’ Foreign Regions
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is launching public consultation on food labels for “contested territories,” specifically imported foods from certain countries. “Consumers are increasingly knowledgeable about food labels, and labelling is one of the most important and direct ways for the industry to share information. All food sold in Canada must be properly labelled…
Montreal Airport Baggage Handler Dies After Fall Trying to Dislodge Suitcase
A Montreal airport baggage handler was killed in a workplace accident after falling while trying to dislodge a suitcase stuck in equipment. Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) confirmed the fatality in a July 9 news release (pdf) stating there had been a tragic accident at YUL Montreal-Trudeau International Airport the day prior. “It is with great sadness…
Laurentian Bank Announces Strategic Review; Sale Possible
One of Canada’s oldest banks, the Laurentian Bank of Canada, has announced a strategic review and might be headed for a sale. In a news release sent out late on July 11, the bank said, “Laurentian Bank announced today that its board of directors and management team are conducting a review of strategic options to…
Premiers Call for Bail Reform, Push Back on Emission Reduction Steps
Canada’s premiers are calling for stronger bail conditions to reduce violent crime, as they gathered for a Council of the Federation meeting in Winnipeg. “Our discussions today were focused on building stronger communities for all Canadians, beginning with shared public safety challenges arising from violent crime in our communities,” Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, chair of…
More Than Half of Small Businesses Say Port Strike Will Hurt Operations
More than half of Canadian small businesses say the strike at the Vancouver Port will affect their operations, according to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “With no resolution in sight, three quarters of businesses (75%) are calling on the federal government to make ending the strike quickly a top priority,”…
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