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On Independence Day, ambassador addresses Russia and U.S.-Canada relations
Jul05

On Independence Day, ambassador addresses Russia and U.S.-Canada relations

The U.S. ambassador to Canada says it’s important not to “confuse” Russia’s provocative actions in Ukraine with the need to co-operate with Moscow on other “entirely separate” issues such as the Arctic. Ambassador Bruce Heyman’s comments came during in a wide-ranging interview to mark U.S. Independence Day on Saturday....

On Independence Day, ambassador addresses Russia and U.S.-Canada relations
Jul05

On Independence Day, ambassador addresses Russia and U.S.-Canada relations

The U.S. ambassador to Canada says it’s important not to “confuse” Russia’s provocative actions in Ukraine with the need to co-operate with Moscow on other “entirely separate” issues such as the Arctic. Ambassador Bruce Heyman’s comments came during in a wide-ranging interview to mark U.S. Independence Day on Saturday, during...

Millions in military gear goes to scrap heap instead of Ukraine
Jul04

Millions in military gear goes to scrap heap instead of Ukraine

Canada is moving ahead with the destruction of surplus anti-tank missiles and other equipment worth hundreds of millions of dollars despite a plea by Ukraine for such equipment to help it fight separatists. Among the items declared surplus are more than 5,400 Eryx anti-tank missiles, according to a 2014 Department of National Defence documents...

Ukraine crisis: Rally in Kiev urges war on eastern rebels
Jul04

Ukraine crisis: Rally in Kiev urges war on eastern rebels

About 1,000 Ukrainian pro-government fighters and far-right supporters have marched through the centre of the capital, Kiev. Many burned tyres and wore balaclavas; some carried white supremacist flags. They called on the government to end the Minsk ceasefire accord and declare war on pro-Russian rebels in the east. The demonstrators say the...

Millions in military gear goes to scrap heap instead of Ukraine
Jul04

Millions in military gear goes to scrap heap instead of Ukraine

Canada is moving ahead with the destruction of surplus anti-tank missiles and other equipment worth hundreds of millions of dollars despite a plea by Ukraine for such equipment to help it fight separatists. Among the items declared surplus are more than 5,400 Eryx anti-tank missiles, according to a 2014 Department of National Defence documents...

Canada helps Ukraine boot corrupt traffic cops out of Kyiv
Jul03

Canada helps Ukraine boot corrupt traffic cops out of Kyiv

Ukraine’s interior ministry will disband Kyiv’s often corrupt traffic police detachment Saturday and install a new force — with help from Canada, the U.S., Japan and Australia. …read more Source: CTV...

Lions-Redblacks: Game Essentials
Jul03

Lions-Redblacks: Game Essentials

Lions vs. Redblacks While this game is the Redblacks’ home opener, it’s also the Lions’ first game of the 2015 regular season, in both cases because of stadium commitments for the Women’s World Cup of soccer. B.C. won both matchups in 2014: 7-5 at TD Place stadium on Sept. 5 and 41-3 at B.C. Place on Oct. 11. Kickoff:...

Corrupt Kyiv traffic cops given the boot
Jul03

Corrupt Kyiv traffic cops given the boot

Corrupt Kyiv traffic cops given the boot in clear sign of reform: ambassador …read more Source:...

Corrupt Kyiv traffic cops given the boot in clear sign of reform: ambassador
Jul03

Corrupt Kyiv traffic cops given the boot in clear sign of reform: ambassador

KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine’s interior ministry is disbanding Kyiv’s often corrupt traffic police detachment Saturday and installing a new force — with help from Canada, the U.S., Japan and Australia.Canada’s ambassador to the embattled country says the pilot program will be rolled out nationwide, and doesn’t believe...

Corrupt Kyiv traffic cops given the boot
Jul03

Corrupt Kyiv traffic cops given the boot

KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine’s interior ministry is disbanding Kyiv’s often corrupt traffic police detachment Saturday and installing a new force — with help from Canada, the U.S., Japan and Australia. Canada’s ambassador to the embattled country says the pilot program will be rolled out nationwide, and doesn’t believe putting...