Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday/Thursday, July 1 & 2, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
No indication Canada will make special accommodations for migrants fleeing Hong Kong
Freedom is dying in Hong Kong, if anybody cares
'Can you help me move tomorrow?' In Hong Kong, Chinese security law prompts soaring interest in emigrating
Australia may offer safe haven to Hong Kong residents
A eulogy for Hong Kong's dream of freedom
Canada's allies take aim at China's Hong Kong law. What will Ottawa do?
Canada alone cannot stop China - nor save our 'two Michaels' with a prisoner swap
Mulroney backs Trudeau: No prisoner swaps
Section applying Chinese national security law to whole world chills Canadian activists
'Forgotten in a dark, cruel place': The two Michaels are not the only Canadians held as political prisoners by China
Justin Trudeau vs. the old boys
Hundreds demonstrate in Vancouver against China's new security law
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Confusion as health unit effectively shuts down farm operation over COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 vaccines to enter late-stage trial by end of July, Dr. Anthony Fauci says
Doug Ford says federal snag is delaying the COVID-19 smartphone app
Nunavut reports presumptive coronavirus case, would be territory's first if confirmed
Canada adds 302 coronavirus cases on Thursday as Nunavut reports presumptive case
Five countries agree to cooperate in talks with Iran over downing of Ukraine airliner
Vancouver biotech firm could play key role in development COVID-19 vaccine
The Vancouver Company Turning Blood into a COVID Treatment
BC records 24 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths in past two days
Globe and Mail
Atlantic provinces to lift travel restrictions for regional 'bubble' on Friday
Data show poverty, overcrowded housing connected to COVID-19 rates among racial minorities in Toronto
Experts concerned about increased risk of COVID-19 transmission on flights
Education is a human right, but it certainly hasn't been a COVID-19 priority
Supreme Court rejects Indigenous groups' appeal to halt Trans Mountain expansion
Peter MacKay has highest total donations, Erin O'Toole raised most in Q2 and Leslyn Lewis has cracked $1 million
'Queue jumpers' not welcome in BC, as US coronavirus cases rise, Premier John Horgan says
We Charity offers 450 'virtual volunteering' positions at own organization while running $900 million grant program
Internal shakeup saw most of the WE charity board replaced earlier this year
Why the secrecy surrounding Ottawa's agreement with WE charity?
Jason Kenney doubles down on conservative approach to Alberta economy, despite pandemic
CBC
Canadian Armed Forces member arrested after gaining access to Rideau Hall grounds
WE Charity saw resignations, departures from senior ranks before landing government contract
Countries that lost citizens on Flight PS752 assemble to press Iran for 'full reparations'
Canadian released from Egyptian prison after almost 500 days in custody
BC First Nations disappointed Supreme Court won't hear their appeal of Trans Mountain project
Supreme Court dismisses First Nations' challenge against Trans Mountain pipeline
First Nations coalition rejects recommendation to lift Senator Beyak's suspension
Boost in support for Liberals the biggest for a minority government in 60 years
Ontario farm effectively shut down as province sees 302 new COVID-19 cases in 2 days
Reopening the Canada-US border will be a long, piecemeal process
Virtual Canada Day citizenship ceremony celebrates nurses, care workers
The new NAFTA tried not to change too much - and then the pandemic changed everything
US top trade official promises enforcement of new North American trade deal
In Alberta, it's always the economy, stupid
Toronto Star
They are buying everything': Cottage sales surge by as much as 25 percent as Torontonians flee the city
Airlines have ended social distancing on flights - health experts say that's 'wildly inappropriate' and could lead to second wave
Canadian Forces Ranger from Manitoba arrested roaming grounds of Trudeau's residence with a weapon
Oakville man detained in Egypt reunited with family
Doug Ford worries that farm closure will discourage COVID-19 testing
What high school in Ontario could look like this fall: One credit at a time, for five weeks. "Almost like summer school'
Migrant farm workers deserve much better from Ontario
Toronto Sun
Supreme Court dismisses appeal of long-delayed Trans Mountain pipeline
We Charity scrutiny trips up Trudeau
Big payday on horizon for the criminally demented
The Liberals don't even pretend to care about the democratic process now
National Post
Supreme Court dismisses appeal of Trans Mountain Pipeline approval
Ethics commissioner monitoring stories of Liberals' WE charity grants, while Tories call for procurement ombudsman review
Trudeau drives straight into another pothole with the WE controversy
If there is loose COVID cash, what better use than to stop the sewage flowing into Canada's waters
Ukraine will lead Flight PS752 compensation with Iran, Canada and allies agree
Liberals tap former Alberta trade representative to head remodelled Canadian energy regulator
Maclean's
Portraits of BC's frontline health care workers as the province flattened the curve
Global
BC premier raises 'Alaska loophole' with feds amid US vehicle sightings
Military reservist in custody after Rideau Hall armed incident wanted to speak to PM: source
'One-in-1,000 year event': Manitoba's Rivers Dam at highest level ever
BC RCMP to add mental-health teams in wake of disturbing video of wellness check
BC records 3 COVID-19 deaths, 24 new cases since Tuesday
Flooding shuts down Highway 1 near Revelstoke
RCMP call for expanded police and crisis teams, Interior health says 'not at this time'
BC First Nations disappointed by TMX Court decision, vow to explore 'all legal options'
Campaign to drop 'The Clan' as SFU athletics nickname builds steam
Richmond Hospital's new tower to be bigger than originally planned, BC premier says
Miscellaneous
How dow we strike a balance between the right to shelter in parks and green spaces for everybody?
Concerns continue about travel, border restrictions and visitors entering BC from U.S.
Vancouver development permit sought for King Edward multi-family residential project near Canada Line
Liberals lay groundwork for amending law that criminalizes the sale of sex in Canada
Calgary cops forced to perform orgasms in public
$50,000 grant proposed for facade restoration of building near old Interurban station
Black groups say city manager's letter fails to accept responsibility for structural and systemic racism
BC urged to respond to the Pandemic Kid Crisis
First Nations Fail in Top Court bid to Halt Trans Mountain Pipeline
BC's Online Abortion Services increasing access in Pandemic
Let's Name Our Schools after Vancouver's True Heroes
This Canada Day we need a new citizenship oath
How COVID-19 property tax relief stacks up across the Lower Mainland
Ten Vancouver parks proposed for people to legally drink alcohol
Canadians take more pride in multiculturalism, less in economy this year
COVID-19 reshapes Canada Day celebrations from big parties to online shows
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