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Canola industry concerned about export access to China after diplomatic spat

Canola industry concerned about export access to China after diplomatic spat

The canola industry is expressing concern that China will retaliate to Canada's expulsion of its diplomat by blocking agricultural shipments.
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Canadian diplomat expelled from China in retaliation for similar move by Ottawa

Canadian diplomat expelled from China in retaliation for similar move by Ottawa

OTTAWA — Beijing declared a Canadian diplomat as "persona non grata" Tuesday in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion of a Chinese consular official over allegations of foreign interference.
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Canadian envoy who was expelled from Saudi Arabia says consul faces challenging days

Canadian envoy who was expelled from Saudi Arabia says consul faces challenging days

A former Canadian diplomat who was ordered out of Saudi Arabia amid a disagreement between the two countries says a consul set to be expelled from China should prepare for challenging days ahead.
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Flawed licensing exam led to half of Quebec nursing students failing, report finds

Flawed licensing exam led to half of Quebec nursing students failing, report finds

MONTREAL — An investigation has found that hundreds of prospective nursing candidates were denied entry into the profession last fall due to a flawed exam administered by their professional order.
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Head of 'non-political' B.C. group meets Xi Jinping at gathering of 'fresh troops'

Head of 'non-political' B.C. group meets Xi Jinping at gathering of 'fresh troops'

The head of a British Columbia-based group that says it is a “non-political” organization helping Chinese integrate into Canadian society travelled to Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping at a government conference this week.
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Facebook resistance to paying for news links 'deeply irresponsible': Trudeau

Facebook resistance to paying for news links 'deeply irresponsible': Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Facebook's resistance to paying publishers for articles posted on the platform is "deeply irresponsible" and "out of touch.
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B.C. air quality advisories in place for North Peace region, Fort Nelson

B.C. air quality advisories in place for North Peace region, Fort Nelson

Environment Canada says wildfire smoke from northern Alberta is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in parts of northeastern British Columbia. Special air quality advisories are in place for the North Peace region and Fort Nelson, B.C.
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In The News for May 9: China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat retaliation

In The News for May 9: China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat retaliation

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 May 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Joly to announce Canada's bid for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council

Joly to announce Canada's bid for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council

OTTAWA — Canada is throwing its hat in the ring for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, pledging to advance issues from online speech to access to abortion.
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A year later, Ukrainian hopes to stay in rural Newfoundland but work is hard to find

A year later, Ukrainian hopes to stay in rural Newfoundland but work is hard to find

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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