Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, September 24-26, 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 24-16, 2022

Hurricane Fiona (Post Tropical Storm)

How Hurricane Fiona turned the barely imaginable into the all-too possible - and what it means for future storms 

East Coast beginning long road to recovery from the devastation post-tropical storm Fiona left behind

The important lessons we must learn from post-tropical storm Fiona 

Body of missing woman found as southwestern Newfoundland grapples with Fiona aftermath

Military to assist PEI in cleanup efforts, King says

Atlantic Canada expects slow recovery from Fiona's wrath

Trudeau says military will aid Nova Scotia cleanup, cancels trip to Japan

Furey says nearly 100 homes in southwester Newfoundland destroyed, cost of damage unclear

Many Nova Scotia schools to remain closet Tuesday as province unveils Fiona relief programs 

75,000 PEI households still without power as utility pleads for public's help 

Three dead and thousands remain without power in Atlantic Canada after Hurricane Fiona 

Hurricane Fiona washes away homes, people in Newfoundland, wreaking havoc across Atlantic Canda: "You could hear the windows literally shaking'

Trudeau says he will visit Atlantic Canada this week after Fiona devastation 

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Ukrainians in occupied territory forced to vote in 'referendums' under watch of armed men, local officials say 

Putin isn't bluffing about using nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Russian military recruiter shot, protests flare up amid fear of Ukraine call-up

Bob Rae says Ukraine should get all the weapons Canada can find 

As Russia launched into war with Ukraine, here's who Canada's ambassador was meeting behind the scenes 

Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Edward Snowden

Russian military recruiter shot amid fear of Ukraine call-up

Globe and Mail

Poilievre condemns threat made against wife, says office has referred incident to RCMP 

Why are Chinese police operating in Canada, while our own government and security services apparently look the other way?

Bank of Canada needs to hike rates to slow spending, give economy time to catch up: Macklem  

Canadian Food Inspection Agency raises alarm as spotted lantern fly nears border

Bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines now available for all adults in Ontario

Canadians need a clear public health strategy to move on from COVID-19, disaster management experts say 

Let's stand up to petty tyrants like border guards and bus drivers

Where are Pierre Poilievre's climate change policies? 

Ottawa to drop remaining COVID-19 vaccine, mask mandates starting October 1

Business leaders asked if corporations should help solve society's problems 

Bill Blaikie, who served as NDP MP for nearly 30 years, dies at 71

MPs to study Access to Information system, federal 'culture of secrecy'

Ottawa to impose sanctions on those responsible for Iranian woman's death 

Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly raises abortion, sexual violence in closing UN speech

Minister Champagne to represent Canada at funeral of Japan's Shinzo Abe

Former Canadian embassy guard pleads for help after Taliban beat him with riffle butt

Want to help Canada's overwhelmed health care system? Get your COVID-19 booster shot 

CBC

Border vaccine rules, mandatory use of ArriveCAN mask mandates on planes and trains to end on October 1

Poilievre's Parliament Hill inner circle takes shape 

Let's get real: Trudeau, Poilievre and the big debate over what matters 

Industry minister to represent Canada at funeral of former Japanese PM 

Alberta won't participate in federal efforts to seize prohibited weapons, Sandro says

RCMP investigating rape threat against Pierre Poiliecre's wife 

Canada boosts capacity of key supply hub for weapons to Ukraine 

Can new legislation help 'Lost Canadians' be found again?

Bill Blaikie, longtime Manitoba politician who served federally and provincially, dead at 71

Trudeau appoints former heads of Canadian Medical Association, federal public service to Senate 

The ArriveCAN app is about to become optional. Will anyone use it?

Joly raises abortion, sexual violence in closing UN speech 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

School board lacked authority to suspend trustees over alleged bullying: BC Judge 

Fire at Vancouver SRO Building displaces dozens on Downtown Eastside

Census shows Vancouver's housing problem persisting

Ontario will offer second doses of monkeypox vaccine 

Right-wing activist says he meant no harm with 'joke' about raping Pierre Poilievre's wife

Justin Trudeau bends to health advice, public pressure and politics as pandemic restrictions wind down

MPs to study Access to Information system, federal 'culture of secrecy'  

Canada's Green Party was on a mission to save the planet. With its credibility in tatters, is there any point in continuing? 

Chrystia Freeland has an extra $20 billion on her hands. Here's what she shouldn't do with it

Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre are playing nice, but there's a storm coming 

Toronto Sun

Dropping ArriveCan and other measures right but took too long

Feds lift border vaccine mandates, mandatory masks on planes and trains

Ford needs to make provincial gas cut permanent 

Hospitality sector having trouble filling vacancies

Poilievre's plan to call out the media will it work?

Don't let the nuts frame the debate 

Trudeau lifting COVID measures all for political gain 

Canada's food affordability problem

Japan's 'lost generation' an economic warning for Canada

Biden admits COVID is over - but Trudeau just can't let go 

Feds finally drop COVID travel theatrics 

National Post

Canada removes all COVID-19 border requirements, ending vaccine, mask mandates for travellers 

Alberta to fight federal efforts to seize prohibited 'assault-style' weapons: Justice Minister 

Defence of teacher with oversized prosthetic breasts the logical conclusion of gender ideology

Canada to impose sanctions on those responsible for Iranian woman's death

The LCBO's Ford-fuelled revolution: We've evolved and come a long way'

Commons committee to study federal 'culture of secrecy' impeding access to information 

Canada's long economic retreat shows no sig of abating 

'No one should face this abuse': Rape threats about Poilievre's wife referred to RCMP

Former top civil servant, medical association president appointed to Senate 

Our parole system makes Canadians 'literal sitting ducks

Jean Charest ran a hard fought race, there's noting 'gloomy' about that

Finally, we'll get some evidence about cannabis legalization. Let's use it

The Queen deserved a grand eulogy. Alas, there was no Churchill around to provide it

Last Canadian cabinet minister to visit Taiwan on China's more aggressive foreign policy

NDP's attacks are proof that Pierre Poilievre is eating their 'lunch'

Global          

Liquor distribution still slow nearly a month after BCGEU strike ended

Kennedy Stewart challenged on 'Vancouver Loop' SkyTrain election pledge 

'We are going to come knocking': Vancouver police chief vows to hold PNE rioters accountable 

'Decolonize and decarbonize': Iskwew Air and YVR sign knowledge sharing agreement 

Amtrak resumes Cascades train service between Vancouver and Seattle 

71 acres in Englishman River watershed donated to Nature Trust of BC

Officials investigating cause of five overdose deaths in one day

BC Municipal candidates call for action on 'developer money in local elections' 

Vancouver's 5 mayoral candidates debate safety, homelessness in Chinatown

BC rural health advocates launching initiative to help solve health-care issues

Niagara Ontario mayor says border restrictions should have lifted sooner

Miscellaneous            

WorkSafeBC imposes highest penalty ever for asbestos violations 

Dark clouds on the political landscape  

Value of Canadian dollar keeps falling against US greenback

Gasoline prices spike to near $2.34 per lite in Metro Vancouver

BC's Big Trees protection is toothless. Government Knew it

Good idea! BC's Cities vote to make homes affordable 

Ken Sim wants to be Mayor of Vancouver

Car Sharing for new Drivers with Modo

Why are Public Dollars for Private Schools rising?