Business councils call on federal government to secure trade agreement with IndiaOTTAWA — As Canada and other Western nations ramp up their efforts to build stronger political and economic ties in Asia, business groups are calling on the federal government to finally lock in a trade agreement with India. The Business Council of Canada and the Canada India Business Council released a report on Thursday that looks at Canada’s current trading relationship with India and the economic benefits that would come from establishing a trade agreement. Trade negotiations between Canada and India began in 2010 under the Conservative government of former prime minister Stephen Harper. While India has historically been closed off to trade negotiations, it has recently shown more openness to such negotiations. “In some ways both governments have to try and sort of compartmentalize the trade agreement and use that to say, look, you know, Canada-India relations are finally improving.
Source:National Post
August 04, 2022 13:32 UTC
Tories, ambassador warn Canada is fuelling Putin’s war machine by returning turbinesOTTAWA — The Liberal government faced accusations on Thursday of fuelling Vladimir Putin’s war machine by returning pipeline equipment in Montreal for repairs to a Russian energy giant. The ambassador said the decision marked a slippery slope and allows Russia to weaponize energy while giving Putin "grounds for further blackmail." The EU's ambassador to Canada, Melita Gabric, accused Russia of using energy supplies as a "weapon" against EU states. But Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly denied that Canada was capitulating and insisted it was rather calling Putin's bluff. A previous version said Ukrainian Ambassador Yulia Kovaliv called on Canada to rethink its decision for the other five pipelines.
Source:National Post
August 04, 2022 08:52 UTC
Gas prices in Newfoundland and Labrador have decreased by 2.6 cents per litre. Propane also decreased by 0.4 cents but diesel, furnace oil and stove heating oil have all increased slightly. In Labrador, prices are now $2.35 in the Straits, $2.39 in the south, $2.16 in central, $1.97 in the west and just over $2 in Churchill Falls. Diesel increased by 1.5 cents per litre, while home heating oil and stove oil have risen by 1.25 cents per litre. The following chart shows how gas prices have changed recently at Newfoundland and Labrador retailers, as reported by users of the GasBuddy.com website.
Source:CBC News
August 04, 2022 08:47 UTC
Moose Jaw crew to take on B.C. After years of building, preparing and working toward the Canadian Little League Regional championship, the Moose Jaw All Stars are about to take the field in Calgary. The All Stars open their run on Thursday afternoon against Little Mountain Little League out of Vancouver, with the contest slated for first pitch at 11 a.m. at Rose Diamond in Stanley Park. The All Stars’ tournament continues at 7 p.m. on Friday against the Atlantic representative from Sydney, N.S. The tournament champion will advance to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn.
Source:CBC News
August 04, 2022 04:05 UTC
Nurse on Lowry attending his charity golf tourney: “I give him a lot of credit. I said, hey, we’re having a tournament and he said he’s in and has not wavered. For him to travel in and spend the time… it means a lot.” – 11:21 AM
Source:thestar
August 04, 2022 02:54 UTC
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Source:thestar
August 04, 2022 02:53 UTC
New equipment for a current Arctic ice survey underway in Canada and in Greenland was tested this summer in the German highlands, and got the OK. We run separate training flights to familiarize the operators.”The Arctic survey is part of the institute’s IceBird program. The program measures sea ice thickness in order to better understand the changes of the ice’s properties and composition over time. The new equipment for the ice survey got the official OK, and the forest data gathered on the test flights is currently being assessed. Write to Eilís Quinn at eilis.quinn(at)cbc.caRelated stories from around the North:Canada: Continued sea ice loss could alter food web for some Arctic marine predators, says Canadian study, Eye on the ArcticGreenland: Sea ice changes, rain on Greenland ice sheet among dramatic changes in North, Eye on the ArcticNorway: 2020 shaping up to have second lowest Arctic sea ice extent on record, The Independent Barents ObserverRussia: After a month stuck in Arctic sea ice, nine vessels make it to Kara Sea, The Independent Barents Observer
Source:CBC News
August 04, 2022 02:05 UTC
Margie Taylor lives in Coquitlam and will host "Writing History as Fiction" at the Coquitlam Public Library. A veteran writer, editor and former CBC Radio host will give a free public workshop on Saturday for the Tri-City Wordsmiths. Coquitlam resident Margie Taylor will be at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) on Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. to discuss the topic, "Writing History as Fiction." Besides writing, Taylor also edits, proofreads, critiques manuscripts and teaches English as a Foreign Language. You can visit the Tri-City Wordsmiths' website for more details.
Source:CBC News
August 04, 2022 01:02 UTC
Clayton Ruby, renowned Canadian civil rights lawyer, diesClayton Ruby, the Canadian civil rights lawyer who for decades took on some of the country's most notable and high-profile cases, was remembered Wednesday as a force in the legal world who changed lives through his advocacy and left an irreversible mark on the justice system. "We were just walking in blind and so to have the lion of the legal world take this on for us, it was truly remarkable." Ruby was a "true giant of the Canadian bar," federal Justice Minister David Lametti said on Twitter. "Known for his activism as a civil rights lawyer, he exemplified the commitment to driving positive change," the school's president and vice-chancellor, Rhonda Lenton, wrote in a statement. Also in the 1990s, Ruby represented former MP Svend Robinson, who was present in 1994 at the then-illegal medically assisted death of right-to-die advocate Sue Rodriguez.
Source:CBC News
August 04, 2022 00:58 UTC
Toronto Blue Jays (58-45, second in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (54-49, third in the AL East)St. Petersburg, Florida; Wednesday, 12:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Yusei Kikuchi (4-5, 4.89 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 79 strikeouts); Rays: Jalen Beeks (1-1, 2.36 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 50 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -113, Rays -105; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Tampa Bay Rays trying to prolong a four-game road winning streak. The Rays have the third-ranked team ERA in the AL at 3.45. Blue Jays hitters have a collective .329 on-base percentage, the second-ranked percentage in the AL. TOP PERFORMERS: David Peralta has 19 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs and 41 RBI for the Rays. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has a .312 batting average to rank 10th on the Blue Jays, and has 24 doubles and five home runs.
Source:thestar
August 04, 2022 00:47 UTC
Former staff member and Christina Lake native James Dergousoff is coming home from the Commonwealth Games with a silver medal. Dergousoff, 25, swam the breast stroke leg for the Canadian entry in the 4 x 100 meter mixed medley relay that finished in second place. The team of Dergousoff, Kylie Masse, Maggie Mac Neil and Ruslan Gaziev finished with a collective time of 3:43.98 to earn Canada the silver medal. The former Christina Lake resident, who now lives in Quebec City, has a deep connection with the pool at the Grand Forks Aquatic Centre as well as the people who use it and run it. The replay of the race can be watched at this link: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2057999427743Kylie Masse, James Dergousoff, Maggie Mac Neil and Ruslan Gaziev receive silver medals following the medal presentation for the mixed 4 X 100 meters medley relay.
Source:CBC News
August 04, 2022 00:24 UTC
The trend of money managers buying single-family homes to rent is “a new phenomenon” for the Canadian market, said Christopher Alexander, president of ReMax Canada. Few other major real estate companies would comment on investor interest in the Canadian housing market. The Canadian Real Estate Association, the trade association that represents real estate agents, declined to comment. Two other real estate agencies, Century 21 and Keller Williams, did not respond to interview requests. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)The rising US dollar compared to the Canadian currency also makes Canadian homes more attractive to foreign investors, Alexander said.
Source:CBC News
August 03, 2022 23:25 UTC
Canada is sending military trainers to the United Kingdom to help teach Ukrainians how to fight invading Russian forces. Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the plan on Thursday, saying up to 225 Canadian Armed Forces members will eventually be based in Britain for an initial period of four months
Source:CBC News
August 03, 2022 23:24 UTC
The trend of money managers buying single-family homes to rent out is "a new phenomenon" for the Canadian market, said Christopher Alexander, president of ReMax Canada. Few other major property firms would comment on investor interest in the Canadian housing market. Industry denies pushing up pricesDespite the lack of hard data, institutional investors recently made headlines in Canada. "We continue to have no intention of investing in the single-family housing market in Canada." Evan Mitsui/CBCThe rising U.S. dollar compared to Canada's currency also makes Canadian housing more attractive for foreign equity investors, Alexander said.
Source:CBC News
August 03, 2022 20:59 UTC
Chicago has promoted Meghan HunterTo assistant generalmanager, she is the third in a series of front-office moves. assistantBrian Campbell will remain as the GM of hockey operations and Brian Campbell will continue his role in development. “I have a lot faith in this leadership team, as well as the staff who work under them. HunterAs AGM of Hockey Operations, Eaton will be responsible for contracts, budgeting, and other departments. Eaton will be responsible for amateur and professional player performance, as well as the Rockford American Hockey League affiliate.
Source:CBC News
August 03, 2022 19:17 UTC