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In the news today: Canada, defence and the DNC, more aid heading to Ukraine

In the news today: Canada, defence and the DNC, more aid heading to Ukraine

Here is a roundup of stories from The 91Ô­´´ Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canada pledges $5.7M in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, with focus on children

Canada pledges $5.7M in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, with focus on children

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says Canada will provide $5.7 million for Ukrainians to meet their basic needs.
Largest study of 2023 wildfires finds extreme weather fuelled flames coast to coast

Largest study of 2023 wildfires finds extreme weather fuelled flames coast to coast

The 2023 wildfire season burned 150,000 square kilometres — seven times the historical average — forced 232,000 91Ô­´´s from their homes and required help from 5,500 firefighters from around the world, as well as national resources and the military.
Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

CHICAGO — Barack Obama cautioned the party faithful not to get distracted by the excitement building since Kamala Harris swiftly ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket as the former president capped off a night of powerful speeches at the Democ
Manitoba chiefs call for PM to rescind Charles Adler's appointment to Senate

Manitoba chiefs call for PM to rescind Charles Adler's appointment to Senate

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs in Manitoba are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to rescind the appointment of veteran broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate.
'Freedom Convoy' organizers were not in criminal cahoots: defence

'Freedom Convoy' organizers were not in criminal cahoots: defence

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich wasn't part of any conspiracy to break the law when she helped organize a massive protest against pandemic restrictions in Ottawa, her lawyers argued in her criminal trial on Tuesday.
B.C. landslide 'dramatically' impacts salmon spawn but conditions improve: task force

B.C. landslide 'dramatically' impacts salmon spawn but conditions improve: task force

Observations from a helicopter show the river flow is "evening out," and murky conditions are getting better, though the flow is still much higher than normal.
Police, TSB investigating after three die in northwestern Quebec helicopter crash

Police, TSB investigating after three die in northwestern Quebec helicopter crash

D’ELVERT LAKE — Two men and a woman have been declared dead after a helicopter crash at a lake in northwestern Quebec.
As hate-crime landscape evolves, a reminder: online behaviour exists in real life

As hate-crime landscape evolves, a reminder: online behaviour exists in real life

"It's not the Wild West online anymore, and conduct that would be criminal anywhere is going to be investigated online as well," says a lawyer with the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association.
Legault announces six-month freeze on some temporary foreign workers in Montreal

Legault announces six-month freeze on some temporary foreign workers in Montreal

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault has announced a six-month freeze on certain temporary foreign worker applications in Montreal, in a move intended to put pressure on Ottawa to reduce the number of non-permanent residents in the province.