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February 15, 2023 02:08 UTC

Federal committee will probe contracts with other consulting firms, not just McKinseyOTTAWA — A parliamentary committee probing federal contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company will now look into other consulting firms' relationships with Ottawa. New Democrat MP Gord Johns brought forward a motion to expand the scope of the study and MPs on the committee unanimously approved it on Monday. Amanda Clarke, an associate professor of public administration at Carleton University, said at a committee meeting last month that the study should focus on the public service's reliance on consulting firms overall. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 14, 2023. Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press

February 15, 2023 01:41 UTC

But to the thousands in attendance at her state funeral Tuesday, from members of the public to dozens of political dignitaries, Mississauga’s longest-serving mayor Hazel McCallion was simply a dear friend. Days after she passed, Ford announced a state funeral would be held to honour McCallion. A woman of small stature, McCallion was affectionately known as “Hurricane Hazel,” for her “feisty” and headstrong political style. Crombie said that in the last time they spoke, McCallion encouraged her to keep pushing for Mississauga’s independence from the region. Ford, who had formed a deep friendship with McCallion spoke about her impact on him,“I count myself incredibly lucky to call Hazel a friend over these past many years.

February 14, 2023 16:02 UTC

Nikki Haley announces run for president, challenging TrumpCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announced her candidacy for president on Tuesday, becoming the first major challenger to former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. She racked up a number of high-profile endorsements, including from the sitting South Carolina governor, Mark Sanford, and former Alaska Gov. But after the massacre and with the support of other leading Republicans, Haley advocated for legislation to remove the flag. During his South Carolina stop last month, Trump told WIS-TV that Haley had called to seek his opinion on running for president.

February 14, 2023 13:52 UTC

Faced with a Thursday deadline, the Jays and Bichette stepped away from the contentious process entirely by finalizing a three-year deal worth $33.6 million (U.S.) plus incentives. That’s a win for Bichette and the Jays, but the importance of this deal shouldn’t be overstated either. The new contract didn’t buy out any years of his upcoming free agency and according to Bichette, a longer deal wasn’t even discussed. While Bichette didn’t face much adversity on his path to the majors, he dealt with a ton of it in 2022. “He’s just driven to be great,” said Jays manager John Schneider, who also coached Bichette at multiple levels in the minors.

February 14, 2023 08:36 UTC





Russian ambassador claims Canada a ‘very dangerous country’ to visitOTTAWA — Russia's ambassador in Ottawa claims Canada is unsafe for his compatriots to visit. "Canada today is a very dangerous country for Russian citizens," Oleg Stepanov said in a Russian-language interview last Friday. Stepanov told state news agency RIA Novosti that Canada keeps sanctioning people, which he deems to be an arbitrary response to the conflict in Ukraine. He also claimed that Russians in Canada are regularly experiencing racism and bemoaned what he said are daily protests outside of Russia's Ottawa embassy and its consulates in Montreal and Toronto. The Trudeau government has accused Russia of sowing chaos globally and summoned Stepanov over social media posts against LGBTQ people.

February 14, 2023 06:53 UTC

His office now says Tory is staying on to nurse his budget through city council, while some publicly urge him to reconsider stepping down. Tory, 68, certainly signalled a prompt retreat from public life after acknowledging his affair in the face of questioning from the Toronto Star. “Mayor John Tory will be attending Wednesday’s budget meeting to ensure the 2023 City of Toronto operating and capital budgets are finalized. “This morning, Mayor Tory met with Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie and City staff, including City Manager Paul Johnson and City Clerk John Elvidge, to talk about how best to ensure an orderly transition. “I think we’re holding John Tory up to a higher standard than we would hold anybody else.

February 14, 2023 05:22 UTC

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February 14, 2023 02:37 UTC

John Tory will stay on as mayor to ensure the passage of the 2023 budget, which could mean he will occupy the city’s top job for days, if not weeks, after announcing his resignation. Crawford said Tory plans to stay in office until the end of the process. “There are a number of us on council who think that the mayor should stay,” said Coun. John Burnside (Ward 16, Don Valley East), one of the councillors involved talks to urge Tory to stay. He said he is speaking to his colleagues to see how many would support Tory staying in office.

February 14, 2023 00:06 UTC

WATCH: Ceremony and dance mark start of Nuxalk totem pole's journey home:Nuxalk totem pole begins its journey home Duration 3:02 After spending decades at the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria, a totem pole taken from the Nuxalk Nation more than 100 years ago has started its journey home to B.C. A crane lowers a totem pole belonging to the Nuxalk Nation out of the Royal B.C. A totem pole belonging to the Nuxalk Nation lies on its back in Victoria, shortly after being removed from the Royal B.C. A Nuxalk totem pole repatriation ceremony at the Royal B.C.

February 13, 2023 23:48 UTC

Numerous grocery chains in Ontario have been removing traditional plastic bags as an option for shoppers who don’t bring their own. In the E.U., more than two-thirds of ocean litter is comprised of the 10 most common single-use plastic items found on European beaches. So far, the Canadian ban on single-use plastic bags doesn’t have the same teeth. “Retailers are encouraged to discuss the requirements of the Regulations with their suppliers.”RELATED STORIES Star Columnists Opinion The end of plastic bags filled with plastic bags? We need more sustainable materials, and we need different delivery methods like refillable or reusable bags,” as well as recycle.

February 13, 2023 23:30 UTC

Send this page to someone via emailBilly Two Rivers, a celebrated Mohawk professional wrestler who became a prominent politician and Indigenous rights advocate, has died at 87. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, south of Montreal, announced his death in a statement published Monday. He was first elected to Kahnawà:ke council in 1978 and served 10 consecutive terms. A provincial police officer was killed and the situation escalated into a tense, 78-day standoff between Mohawks, Canadian soldiers and Quebec provincial police. Two Rivers advocated for Mohawk rights in different meetings with political leaders, including former Quebec premier Robert Bourassa, Diabo said.

February 13, 2023 23:23 UTC

US defends decision to shoot down 3 unidentified objectsWASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Monday defended the shootdowns of three unidentified objects in as many days even as it acknowledged that officials had no indication the objects were intended for surveillance in the same manner as the high-altitude Chinese balloon that traversed American airspace earlier this month. The weeks-long succession of objects, starting with a giant white orb first detected over U.S. skies in late January, has puzzled American officials and stirred curiosity around the world. Kirby spoke from the White House podium hours after China alleged that more than 10 U.S. high-altitude balloons have flown in its airspace during the past year without its permission. The latest of the three objects was shot down Sunday over Lake Huron after being detected a day earlier over Montana. None of the three most recent objects has been recovered, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters in Brussels, where he was scheduled to attend a NATO defense ministers meeting this week.

February 13, 2023 20:24 UTC

TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Time is running out to submit an entry to the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario's (RNAO) annual Media Awards competition that honours journalists who cover nursing and health care. A committee of reporters and nurses selected by RNAO – the professional association that shapes health and nursing policy – will judge stories published or broadcasted in Ontario in 2022. Categories for the competition include:Community newspaperBest news storyBest in-depth feature or seriesDaily newspaperBest news storyBest in-depth feature or seriesRadioBest news reportBest in-depth report or seriesTelevisionBest news reportBest in-depth report or seriesOnlineBest news storyBest in-depth feature or seriesPodcast – NEWBest episodeBest seriesMulticultural – NEWBest news storyBest in-depth feature or seriesRNAO will present the awards to this year's winners during the association's Annual General Meeting in June 2023. The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional association representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students in Ontario. Story continuesSOURCE Registered Nurses' Association of OntarioCisionView original content: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/February2023/13/c2699.html

February 13, 2023 17:48 UTC

Cats in Brandon, Man. take part in yoga in hopes of finding fur-ever homeDuration: 01:55Instructor and Humane Society volunteer Chelsea McCrimmon said there is always a drive to raise funds to keep the shelter going, to feed animals and to care for them. She also wanted yoga-enthusiasts to meet some of the cats available for adoption.

February 13, 2023 06:05 UTC