Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, September 2-5, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday, September 2-5, 2022

Saskatchewan murders

One suspect in Saskatchewan stabbing found dead, RCMP say; second suspect still sought

Crisis worker, mother of two, elderly widower are first victims identified in Saskatchewan stabbing attack 

Saskatchewan stabbing updates: What we know so far about the victims, suspects and RCMP manhunt

Saskatchewan RCMP issue province-wide alert for shooting on First Nation unrelated to stabbing 

Suspect in Saskatchewan stabbings found dead, while 2nd accused still at large: RCMP 

RCMP identifies suspects after shots fired on Witchekan Lake First Nation in northwest Saskatchewan 

RCMP identifies suspects after shots fired on Witchekan Lake First Nation in northwest Saskatchewan 

Suspect in Saskatchewan stabbing rampage found dead, brother remains at large: RCMP

Suspect dead, his brother at large as manhunt continues in Saskatchewan: RCMP

How many spree killings does it take for the RCMP to be frank, honest and timely in telling people what's going on?

'They were our relatives, friends': Reaction to stabbing rampage at Saskatchewan First Nation, village

At least one suspect in Saskatchewan stabbing known to police 

'Bodies everywhere on Rez': Inside the mis devastating mass stabbing in Canadian history 

One suspect in stabbing rampage found dead as manhunt for Myles Sanderson continues 

Mother of two, 77 year old widower among those killed in stabbing spree 

Reaction to stabbing rampage at First Nation, village in Saskatchewan 

Saskatchewan stabbing suspect was not considered a risk by parole board, report says

Saskatchewan stabbings: What we know as RCMP say 1 suspect dead, 2nd at large 

Saskatchewan RCMP confirm one of two stabbing spree suspects deceased

Weldon residents remember Wes Peterson, one of Saskatchewan's stabbing victims 

Manhunt continues for suspected mass murderer Myles Sanderson after his brother Damien's body is found 

Spiritwood RCMP search for 2 suspects after shots fire on Saskatchewan First Nation 

Manhunt continues for suspects in Saskatchewan stabbings that left 10 dead, 15 injured 

RCMP searching for suspects after 10 dead, 15 injured in Saskatchewan stabbings

Two men are still at large after a stabbing spree kills 10 in Saskatchewan and sends. at least 15 to hospital

RCMP continue search for two suspects after stabbing rampage leaves 10 dead, 15 injured in Saskatchewan 

Malware scam circulates after Saskatchewan stabbings 

Ukraine/Russia War

 

European energy crisis intensifies as Russia shuts key gas pipeline, euro sinks to 20 year low

The harbinger of European recession to come: Family businesses shocked by unaffordable energy bills 

Putin approves new foreign policy doctrine based on 'Russian World'

More shelling raises nuclear fears as Kyiv, Moscow await UN report 

Ukraine says nuclear plant offline after Russian shelling

Canadian support for Ukraine must continue and increase, to ensure victory over Russia

EU races to help industry as Russian gas halt rattles markets 

Globe and Mail

University students contemplate third jobs, relying on food banks amid high inflation 

Universities take diverging paths on COVID-19 mask, vaccine mandates 

Bank of Canada expected to announce another oversized rate hike as borrowing costs begin to bite 

'COVID Zero' is impossible this fall. But 'COVID manageable' is within reach 

It's fully within the government's control to avoid another messy travel season

Iqaluit water issues a matter of Arctic security, Nunavut MP For Idlout says 

Seven in 10 Canadians polled say access to health care has  worsened since the pandemic started 

Will Johannes Rivoire ever face a Canadian criminal court?

Canada's government-driven labour market recovery is unsustainable

An ambassador's regret: Canadians aren't treated equally when they run into trouble abroad 

CBC

New protections for air travellers come into force this week - but they don't go far enough, critics say

Conservatives prepare to elect new leader 

Police investigation puts fighter pilot call sign meetings under microscope 

Ottawa improving vetting process to keep Heritage grants away from groups promoting hate: Hussen 

How the World Economic Forum became the target of a global conspiracy theory 

RCMP feared the Mounties might leak operation plans to convoy protesters: documents 

Investigator hired to look into group sexual assault allegations involving 2003 World Junior players

Toronto Labour Day parade highlights how Gen Z is revitalizing the workers' movement

Out of control wildfire near Jasper, Alberta now estimated to cover around 6,000 hectares: Parks Canada

Canada is buying into the rent-to-own concept. Here's how it works

American historian 'thrilled' efforts to honour Canadian hero paid off

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Canada-wide warrant issued for BC man wanted by Coquitlam RCMP

Environment Canada ends air quality advisories for southeastern BC

BC scientists hopeful in fight against mites that picture and kill honeybees

March honours 100 year anniversary of Chinese student school strike over segregation 

Hongkongers are coming to Canada by the thousands. Some fear they won't be able to stay

Justin Trudeau is losing support. Attacking Pierre Poilivere won't fix it

Experts predict surge in worker absences this fall following decision to drop five-day COVID quarantine  

What Pierre Poilievre's polarizing past on Parliament Hill says about his present

Pierre Poilievre: A look at the Conservative candidate's key promises 

Quebec Liberals release costed platform promising $41 billion is spending 

Quebec's party leaders offer competing views on immigration amid labour shortage 

Toronto Sun

Trudeau tries a rebrand before Conservatives pick a new leader

Toronto's mayoral race a snooze fest while suburbs offer excitement 

Thousands mark Labour Day for first time since COVID sidelined parade

China locks down 65 million to curb. COVID, discourages holiday travel

Poilievre won't back down - that's what the Liberal establishment really fears 

What will Trudeau do when 650,000 angry farmers descend on Ottawa?

Liberal hypocrisy on full display

From Biden to Poilievre to Nanaimo bars

Beer sales unexpectedly plunge 7.3% across Canada 

Here are more signs of how cultist our green thinking has become 

A normal, stable and enjoyable school year for students 

Alarming Liberal politicization of our institutions 

Canadians looking for a leader

National Post

Unfairness in Canada's Parliament is congenital and incurable 

Policing won't get better until politicians get their hands dirty

Jordan Peterson hits back at director Olivia Wilde over 'this insane man' comments 

How Canada can ease its labour crunch by giving immigrants more support 

Why does Pierre Poilievre appeal to young Canadians 

School board elections a change for parents to push back against woke classrooms 

Quebec's political parties acting as if province suddenly awash in cash 

 

Global          

Canada wide warrants issued for 2 men missing from BC psychiatric hospital 

Low COVID vaccination rates a concern of some as BC children head back to school

Attendance at PNE 2022 about 75 per cent of pre-pandemic levels: organizer 

Victoria march honours Chinese 1922 student strike 

Wildfire forces evacuation orders in parts of Manning Park 

Air quality advisories end in southeastern BC

No lifeguard at Vancouver's Sunset Beach Monday due to staffing shortages 

Wildfire prompts evacuation order near Hudson's Hope

BC marks Labour Day as may unions are in the midst of contract negotiations

Grand Forks donkey runs for mayor 

BC School Board apologizes for 1922 segregation of Chinese students 

Demand still outstrips BC student housing supply amid move-in weekend

Miscellaneous            

Coquitlam RCMP issues appeal for public's help in finding two patients at large from Forensic Psychiatric Hospital

PaybyPhone app coning to TransLink Park and Ride lots on September 6 

Confused by BC Government's approach to containing spread of COVID-19? Here are three paper's offering guidance 

So far, David Eby is the only approved candidate in the BC NDP Leadership race 

Beanbags do ill, despite what police are saying following the death of Chris Amyotte in the DTES

The Gig workers fight back 

Thanks for reflecting on media 'Under the White Gaze'

Jordan Peterson, the Climate Crisis Deniers' new mouthpiece