Trudeau to visit Canadian troops in Latvia ahead of NATO summit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit Canadian troops in Latvia before attending the NATO summit in Brussels next week.Surrey mayor asks feds to help combat gangs
Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner says she will ask the federal government for $10 million in funding for anti-gang programs in British Columbia’s fastest-growing city, where people are dealing with “emotional upheaval” after recent acts of gun violence.Hepner says the money would be spent over five years after a task force aimed at preventing gang violence issued a report with six recommendations, including an expanded gang exit and outreach program that has been led by a combined police and border services unit for about 18 months in the province.
Efforts to revive only land link to Churchill dealt setback
Efforts to restore rail service to Churchill in northern Manitoba have fallen apart.Hudson Bay Railway says talks have broken down after months of negotiations to transfer ownership of the crippled rail line to a consortium of northern communities.
The railway, owned by Denver-based Omnitrax, will only say a sale to the consortium may no longer be possible.
Hundreds of NB flood victims still out of homes months after deluge
Hundreds of people remain out of their homes months after historic floodwaters swept through New Brunswick, destroying buildings and inundating highways.Bill Lawlor, director of the Canadian Red Cross in New Brunswick, says 120 people are still in emergency accommodations while others have made alternate living arrangements until they can move back home.
Quebec to permit personalized licence plates
After years of waiting, Quebecers will finally be able to advertise their name, passions, or interests for all to see on the licence plate of their vehicles.The Quebec government announced July 6 that personalized plates will be available for purchase online as of July 27. They will sell for $250 and renewal will cost drivers $34.50, which falls within the range charged elsewhere in Canada.
Most Canadian jurisdictions offer such plates with costs ranging from around $100 to about $340. It is also a widely available option in the United States.