Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, June 30-July 1, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday- Friday,  June 30-July 1, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

At least 21 dead after missiles strike Odesa Apartment block, amid calls for Moscow to be named a state sponsor of terrorism

Canadian volunteer fighter severely wounded in Ukraine hopes online campaign helps him get back home 

Trudeau promises to arm Ukraine with modern military equipment  

Here's why Canada could be paying for the economic war against Russia for a long time 

US pledges $820M in Ukraine aid, including missile systems as Russia's war drags on

Russia seizes control of major oil and natural gas project partly owned by foreign firms 

Vladimir Putin says Western leaders would look 'disgusting' shirtless

Globe and Mail

Canada Day celebrations return in-person as festivities, protests converge in Ottawa

When does a new country feel like home? Canadian immigrant on the moment they knew they belonged here

What to the descendants of the enslaved, is Canada Day?

Misinformation causes real harm and potentially kills, Canada's top doc says

The misery of waiting overnight in line in hopes of getting a passport 

Canada's stellar unemployment rate is a blessing for banks and the housing market - but no one seems to notice

We need to blow up Hockey Canada, but not just because of a single scandal

Ottawa convoy protests may have inadvertently paved way for a renewed people's precinct that will welcome future generations

Montreal will host NATO's new climate centre, Trudeau says

Time for RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki to tell the whole story 

Conservative party has grown to 675,000 members 

Justin Trudeau is credibly accused of interfering in a criminal matter for political purposes? You don't  say 

Pope Francis should come bearing 'gifts' on his apology tour of Canada 

CBC

Inside the chaos of the Assembly of First Nations national chief's office 

Fearing another wave of COVID-19, feds urge people to get a booster dose 

Freedom Convoy leader Tamara Lich to remain in custody over Canada Day weekend 

Nutrition warnings are coming to the front of some packaged foods in Canada

Supreme Court says expanded rape shield laws are constitutional 

Do more to counter violent extremism in Canada, MPs recommend 

NBA  player calls out Trudeau for Canada's inaction on Uighur 'genocide' 

How a Canadian team solved a century-old mystery to lay WW1 soldier to rest

Freedom Convoy protesters return to Ottawa for Canada Day

Trudeau urges Canada Day celebrants to reclaim Maple Leaf as national symbol

Number of Conservative members surge: party says 675,00 eligible to vote in fall leadership contest  

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Squamish Hospital maternity patients diverted to other facilities amid staff shortage

In Vancouver, where Hong Kong culture has a second home, anniversary of hand over to China is lamented

Evacuation alert issued for Barnston Island along BC's Fraser River

BC police watchdog orders review of proposed discipline

'Sense of future' for Lytton if homes rebuilt by this time next year: BC Minister 

Police describe car with 'multiple' explosives involved in BC bank shooting

Engine problems with BC Ferries vessel snarl start of holiday weekend travel 

A Canadian pipeline dream? Can this country's LNG really help Europe amid Russia's war on Ukraine?

Pierre Polievre is Canada's most dangerous, appalling politician  

Court rejects bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension 

Protesters march for freedom as much larger crowds celebrate Canada Day in Ottawa 

Trudeau, ministers bid to reclaim flag from freedom protesters in Canada Day speeches 

Royal Canadian Navy relieves Pacific fleet commander for 'inappropriate conduct'

Quebec moving day could see record number of tenants without somewhere to live 

Pierre Poilievre marches with anti-mandate protester ahead of Canada Day 'freedom' demonstrations 

Tamara Lich to spend Canada Day weekend in jail as 'freedom' protesters arrive in Ottawa

Forget Donald Trump - Canada's norms and rules are under attack in Ontario, Alberta and Quebec 

Toronto Sun

Trudeau government tries to deny responsibility for Canada's air travel delays 

'Defund the Police' rally cray a scam

Monkeypox symptoms differ from previous outbreaks: UK study 

A message worth hearing

The Conservative race needs to focus on uniting Canadians

Trudeau won't take the blame for airport mess

Despite denials, Trudeau government policies still the problem with airport delays 

Federal services collapsing under Trudeau 

National Post

BC woman says she spent more time stranded in airport looking for lost luggage than in Portugal 

Canada Day kicks off in Ottawa as protest organizer cancel event after War Memorial arrests 

25 years since the handover of Hong Kong, China's oppression knows no bounds 

CP conductor who exposed colleagues to undeclared COVID-like symptoms for days was fired despite later testing negative 

Court rejects bid by Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension

How can doctors be sure a medically assisted death is a 'peaceful' death?

'Every dollar counts': Ontario gas tax cut brings some relief amid record prices 

One, two or three founders: How Canada's historical memory is changing 

Despite problems of wokeism in the classroom, teachers deserve our gratitude 

The most high-security Canada Day in history

Canadian First World War soldier given full military burial in Flanders 

Canada has been blessed. Take the time to be grateful 

Ford needs to reset his priorities. manage his expectations - like the rest of us

Health Canada backs down from nutrition warning labels for ground meet after criticism  

The Liberals are funding hate. How else to describe the speakers at this Toronto convention?

At long last, Hockey Canada's judgment day approaches 

New Canadian Navy supply ships face another two - year delay and cost increases, officials confirm

Conservative leadership campaigns given preliminary list of 675,000 patty members to scrutinize 

Macleans                           

 

Global          

BC Canada Day celebrations focus on reconciliation 

BC Premier John Horgan issues Canada Day message  

City of Mission preparing for high waters 

Increased TransLink fares now in effect

Former BC Mountie committed discreditable conduct in  homicide investigation: OPCC report

Squamish hospital maternity unit short-staffed, patients may be sent elsewhere  

More Queen of Alberni sailings cancelled on July 1: BC Ferries 

BC Watchdog orders review of proposed discipline  

Air Canada flight cancellations create headache for BC summer travellers 

COVID-19 BC reports first uptick I hospital admissions in 6 weeks 

Monday Scaries or Magic Mondays? Tight labour market calls for 4 day workweeks 

Canada Day celebrations, protests held across the country 

Thousands gather in Ottawa for Canada Day celebrations, protests amid tight security

Commander of HMCS Regina removed after 'inappropriate conduct' on another vessel

Canada's immigration backlog leaves Calgary family 'in limbo'

Montrealers face challenging moving day amid housing crisis 

Poilievre leads march of convoy protesters beside man with far-right extremist ties 

Miscellaneous            

By accepting a gift from a tyrant, Trudeau becomes complicit in human rights abuses in India  

It's time to stop bankrolling and exporting climate destruction 

Five actions you can take to support a woman's right to reproductive choice

Vancouver police officer charged with assault in connection wit on-duty incident  

Is there cause for celebration on the 25h anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China?

What fresh hell is this? Truth and Consequences o fHorgan's health-forced early retirement 

Barnston Island on evacuation alert due to concerns over Fraser River water levels 

Fire severely damages Clue Village on East Hastings Street in East Hastings 

Where does the New BC Liberal leader stand on Housing?

'MCFD needs to do better'

The Dangerous Delusions of Canada's "Queen of the World"

Indigenous Brilliance is everywhere 

Why are Vancouverites such trash Goblins 

No Return Ticket 

'A lot of people think we're doing this just for First Nations People. We're Not'