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Corrective to Oct. 9 story about Lebanon aid

Corrective to Oct. 9 story about Lebanon aid

OTTAWA — In a story on Oct. 9 about Canada donating another $15 million in aid for Lebanon relief efforts, The 91Ô­´´ Press erroneously reported that the federal government would match donations to the Humanitarian Coalition's campaign until Nov.
In the news today: Overtime strike kicks off at Montreal port

In the news today: Overtime strike kicks off at Montreal port

Here is a roundup of stories from The 91Ô­´´ Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Rustad changes story after BC Coroners Service says no record of fatal overdose

Rustad changes story after BC Coroners Service says no record of fatal overdose

VANCOUVER — B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has changed his story about seeing a man die of a drug overdose on his way to a televised election debate, after the BC Coroners Service said it had no record of such a death where he said it occurred.
Ex-chief of staff to public safety minister denies stalling spy warrant approval

Ex-chief of staff to public safety minister denies stalling spy warrant approval

OTTAWA — A former chief of staff to a Liberal public safety minister has denied suggestions she worked to stall approval of a spy service warrant in early 2021 because it directly touched the operations of the Trudeau government.
Eby says he'll focus on NDP's record in B.C., but can't resist more digs at Rustad

Eby says he'll focus on NDP's record in B.C., but can't resist more digs at Rustad

RICHMOND, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby says he's focusing his provincial election campaign on commitments to B.C. residents after acknowledging he didn't speak enough about his team's work on the cost of living at Tuesday's debate.
'It's all going to be gone': Florida-based 91Ô­´´ artist braces for Milton damage

'It's all going to be gone': Florida-based 91Ô­´´ artist braces for Milton damage

A Toronto artist based in Florida says he's anxiously waiting to ensure the safety of his friends in the state and assess the potentially catastrophic damage to his property as Hurricane Milton barrels towards his community just outside Sarasota.
Boissonnault appointed to lead federal government's effort to rebuild Jasper

Boissonnault appointed to lead federal government's effort to rebuild Jasper

JASPER, ALTA. — Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault has been tasked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to lead the federal government's share of the work to rebuild Jasper, Alta.
Liberal MP says his House of Commons penalty should have been the same as Poilievre's

Liberal MP says his House of Commons penalty should have been the same as Poilievre's

Liberal MP Yvan Baker and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre were both penalized for refusing to withdraw an objectionable comment. Baker's penalty was in place for six months, Poilievre's for just one day.
Feds moving ahead with sustainable investing guidelines, but details still scarce

Feds moving ahead with sustainable investing guidelines, but details still scarce

TORONTO — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday that the federal government is moving ahead with guidelines around sustainable investing and corporate climate disclosures, but details on the plans are scarce.
Gunshots fired on Montreal building owned by man with 2 other properties hit by arson

Gunshots fired on Montreal building owned by man with 2 other properties hit by arson

MONTREAL — Three people have been charged in connection with gunshots that were fired late Tuesday night at a building owned by a Montreal lawyer who also possesses two properties targeted by deadly fires.