Unpublished Newswire
The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous opposition to the scrapped Northern Gateway pipeline project that would have created another route for Alberta’s oil to get to the Pacific Ocean.Grand Chief Stewart Phillip said Tuesday that while he “really fought against” Northern Gateway’s construction before it was scuttled in 2016, that was a “different time” and Canada now has “no choice” but to reconsider.
January 21, 2025 - 16:14 | Chuck Chiang | The Globe and Mail
Ottawa faces an "historic challenge" in 2025 as the federal government sheds jobs and office space in the capital and the United States threatens a trade war with Canada, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe warned in a "State of the City" address Tuesday to the Ottawa Board of Trade. Read More
January 21, 2025 - 16:13 | Blair Crawford | Ottawa Citizen
Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC that its efforts to modernize Canadian content rules could worsen trade relations with the United States.They say the CRTC’s measures to implement the Online Streaming Act, which updated broadcasting laws to capture online platforms, could lead to retaliation from the U.S.“Now is not the time for Canada to invite retaliation on trade issues from the incoming administration,” the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.
January 21, 2025 - 16:12 | Anja Karadeglija | The Globe and Mail
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Wendy Stephanson, City Manager, will respond to media questions after tomorrow's Council meeting.
The following subject-matter experts will be available to answer questions:
Ryan Perrault, General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services
Caitlin Salter-MacDonald, City Clerk
Residents will be able to watch the media availability on the Ottawa City Council YouTube channel.
When: Wednesday, January 22
Time: 10 minutes after Council adjourns
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to...
January 21, 2025 - 16:12 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.The plan, which would require legislators’ approval, would take effect in the next academic year and force students to disconnect from their phones and other personal devices while at school, including in class, during lunch and in hallways.
January 21, 2025 - 16:09 | Anthony Izaguirre | The Globe and Mail
Revival of the Northern Gateway pipeline project, which would ship oil from Alberta to B.C.'s North Coast, has been floated by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs.
January 21, 2025 - 16:08 | | CBC News - Canada
