Ahead of MPs returning to the House of Commons, there are competing visions over this country’s future. Speaking to their respective caucuses, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre offered their perspectives and it feels a bit like the start of an election campaign. Touria Izri looks at how the messages are resonating with Canadians.
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The African Union appealed for nearly $90 million Wednesday for its peacekeeping force in Somalia, which is providing support to its military forces battling al-Shabab extremists. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the AU commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, told two reporters that the more than 19,600-strong AU force won’t be able to function properly and help the Somalis unless that funding gap is filled. A year ago, the U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a new African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, known as ATMIS, to support the Somalis until their forces take full responsibility for the country’s security at the end of 2024.
As Canadians continue to choose Israel as a favorite destination, Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) has kicked off a new campaign and new tools designed to assist travel agents in supporting their customers' travel needs.
SMARD has launched a new trading enhancement tool that automates the trading process on the cryptocurrency market.Sheridan, Wyoming, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Automated trading software is modifying the way people trade in financial markets. With the help of sophisticated algorithms and machine learning, these programs execute trades automatically and continuously monitor market conditions to make informed decisions. This technology has become increasingly popular in recent years, with
By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An untouched piece of Indigenous land called Halibut Island, also known as SISȻENEM, near Salt Spring Island, will be the first piece of land given back to an Indigenous community through a land trust. The nearly 436,000 square foot island has been stewarded by the Saanich, or W̱SÁNEĆ, Peoples for thousands of years. Tara Martin, a professor in the department of forest and conservation at the University of British Columbia, referred to this is
Local studios provide a base By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If the lyrics from an eighties classic read true and children are our future, let them lead the way. That’s the goal of a local youth empowerment partnership between Columbia Valley Youth Network and the Summit Youth Hub, which just wrapped their school-based program, Creative Collective. It’s been a year of working together to increase programming, said Alison Bortolon, Summit Youth Hub Director. She and her colle
Partnership is now called Shuswap Kenpesq’t Invermere Partnership (SKIP) By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The partnership between Shuswap Band and the District of Invermere (DOI) remains strong and now falls under the name Shuswap Kenpesq’t Invermere Partnership (SKIP). The name was formally introduced at the Annual Friendship Celebration on October 19, 2022, at Kinsmen Beach. “We were treated to a beautiful fall day in the valley,” said partnership coordinator, Pete Bourke.
Purchases were also finalized for wetland areas on both Saturna Island, and Meteor Lake By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter One of most of the most crucial ecosystems on earth are wetlands. They habitat countless species of wildlife, filter pollution, while storing carbon and provide flood protection. They are also one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet, and approximately 70 per cent of wetlands across southern areas of Canada have been lost. The Nature Trust of BC
Wild Files: It’s Our Nature By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On March 20, spring sprung; it’s a season known for growth and transformation, so what creature better to highlight than the breathtaking butterfly? With over 18,000 species worldwide except for Antarctica, it would be impossible to highlight just one. Out of that impressive number, 187 species are found throughout British Columbia (B.C.), and in flight over the unceded territories of the Secwépemc, and Ktunaxa Peop
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds in just 24 minutes as the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 130-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The Bucks extended their Eastern Conference advantage to 2½ games over the Boston Celtics as they prepare for a four-game road swing that includes a matchup Saturday with the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets. Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton added 19 points each for the Bucks, who never trailed.
Asian shares inched higher on Thursday after the Federal Reserve hinted it could pause interest rate hikes following turmoil in the banking sector, though it also reiterated its commitment to fighting sticky inflation. In a widely expected move, the Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points but recast its outlook to a more cautious stance as a result of the banking stress. Wall Street ended sharply lower as investors digested the Fed's policy statement and comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear most of Republican Kari Lake’s appeal in a challenge of her defeat in the governor’s race, but revived a claim that was dismissed by a trial court. In an order Wednesday, the state’s highest court said a lower-court had erroneously dismissed Lake’s claim challenging the application of signature verification procedures on early ballots in Maricopa County. The court sent the claim back to a trial court to consider. Lake, who lost to Dem
Asian shares inched higher on Thursday after the Federal Reserve hinted it could pause interest rate hikes following turmoil in the banking sector, though it also reiterated its commitment to fighting sticky inflation. In a widely expected move, the Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points but recast its outlook to a more cautious stance as a result of the banking stress. Wall Street ended sharply lower as investors digested the Fed's policy statement and comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) has had a rough month with its share price down 6.7%. However, stock prices are...
The Jazz Foundation of America has set performers and honorees for its annual “A Great Night in Harlem” benefit, with multiple Grammy winner Jon Batiste among the talent coming to the Apollo Theater and legendary songwriter Mike Stoller among those being honored for a lifetime of work. The concert portions of the March 30 event […]
TORONTO — Pascal Siakam led all scorers with 31 points but the Toronto Raptors still fell to the Indiana Pacers 118-114 on Wednesday. Siakam had a double-double with 10 rebounds and added seven assists as Toronto (35-38) saw its seven-game home winning streak snapped. Fred VanVleet scored 28 and had 11 assists for the Raptors and Jakob Poeltl had 23 points and eight rebounds. Andrew Nembhard of nearby Aurora, Ont., had a double-double for Indiana (33-40) with 25 points and 10 assists. It was a c
Proptech company Roofstock has laid off about 27% of its staff today, according to an email sent to employees viewed by TechCrunch. Beasley sent the email because apparently, the Zoom meeting where it was addressed “maxed out on attendees.”
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