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Armoured vehicles to Haiti, Nexus closure concerns : In The News for Oct. 17
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Oct 17, 2022
Ottawa mayor, city and police officials among witnesses at Emergencies Act inquiry
OTTAWA - An inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act is hearing first-hand testimony about the effect of last winter's "Freedom Convoy" protest. Hearings are expected to run si...
Oct 17, 2022
RCMP refused release of badge numbers, fearing convoy supporters would dox officers
OTTAWA - Internal documents show the RCMP refused to release the badge numbers of officers who cleared "Freedom Convoy" protesters from the Ambassador Bridge last winter, citing a risk of violence fro...
Oct 17, 2022
Ottawa mayor, top officials testifying at Emergencies Act inquiry
OTTAWA - The inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act will hear first-hand testimony Monday from top City of Ottawa officials about February's "Freedom Convoy" protest, includi...
Oct 17, 2022
New UK Treasury chief to aims to calm markets with statement
LONDON (AP) - Britain's new Treasury chief will announce details of his tax and spending plans Monday, two weeks ahead of schedule, in a bid to calm markets roiled by the government's economic policie...
Oct 17, 2022
Ukraine: Explosions rock Kyiv a week after Russian strikes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Several loud explosions rocked the center of the Ukrainian capital Monday, a week after Russia orchestrated a massive, coordinated air strike across the country. Kyiv city mayor V...
Oct 16, 2022
Prince Albert RCMP investigate vehicle thefts
An incident in the Christopher Lake area Sunday afternoon, involving a local resident being approached and threatened by a stranger with a gun, is one of three vehicle thefts being investigated by Pri...
Oct 16, 2022
Montreal ousts Orlando in MLS Cup playoff thriller
MONTREAL - CF Montreal has advanced to the next round of the MLS Cup playoffs following a 2-0 win over Orlando City on Sunday night. The squad will now face the winner of Monday's match between New Yo...
Oct 16, 2022
Klassen OT hero, Mintos knock-off defending champion Hounds
PRINCE ALBERT, SK - Abinet Klassen played the role of overtime hero on Sunday afternoon, helping the Prince Albert Mintos topple the Notre Dame Hounds 4-3. The win snaps a three-game losing skid for t...
Oct 16, 2022
Business Council of Canada says Nexus closure 'deeply troubling' in letter to U.S.
OTTAWA - The Business Council of Canada says it is concerned over the continued closure of the Nexus trusted-traveller program. Business Council of Canada CEO Goldy Hyder says it is 'deeply troubling'...
Oct 16, 2022
