Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, December 29-30, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday-Friday,  December 29-30, 2022

Murder of Constable Pierzchala

Man and woman charge with 1st degree murder in shooting of OPP officer nears Brantford

OPP officer killed near Brantford while responding to a call, commissioner says

Police officers, members of the public attend procession for OPP officer shot dead

Accused in officer's killing had troubled history of drug use, weapons offences

Man accused of killing OPP officer had been initially denied bail in other case 

Funeral of OPP officer set for January 4, with procession scheduled for Friday

'Just a huge heart': Ontario Provincial Police officer, 28, fatally shot while on duty near Hagersville

Procession brings body of slain OPP Constable Greg Pirzchala to hometown of Barrie

OPP Commish, Premier Ford call for Trudeau to act on justice reform 

Body of Police officer shot dead near Hagersville returning to his hometown

Conservative leader calls for stricter bail policies after Ontario Police officer killed

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Ukrainian captain credits her Canadian training for helping her evade Russian attack 

Canada can do more to help Ukraine rebuild its infrastructure 

Ukrainian President's secret call to Mitch McConnell puts squeeze on oligarchs

Evidence of Russian War Crimes mounts as court warns "Ukraine is a crime scene'

Globe and Mail

Competition Bureau to appeal tribunal decision allowing Rogers's proposed Shaw takeover to proceed 

Rogers-Shaw decision raises challenges for Competition Bureau 

Canadians should be wary of the rushed Rogers-Shaw decision 

The recession is just getting going and the bear market is halfway done - at most

Cougar on the loose on southern BC island causes worry 

Poilievre says his choice for next Bank of Canada Governor would stay focused on fighting inflation 

It is too easy to forget how transformative Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been 

When Premiers lose sight of what Canada stands for and undermine our country 

Why are we still talking about travel restrictions for COVID-19?

Scott Moe calls Sunwing's move to end flights in Saskatchewan 'irresponsible'

Federal government will reimburse Windsor for Ambassador Bridge blockade

Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the UN, on the world growing out of its toddler phase 

The lost treaties of Lithuania: priceless diplomatic treasures found in Toronto

Canada, allies launch process to hold Iran legally accountable for downing Ukrainian flight PS752

Travellers frustrated by more Via Rail cancellations after derailment, winter storm

Via Rail's holiday meltdown shows Canada's railway policy has utterly failed us 

Canada other  countries, urge Taliban to reverse its decision banning women from working at NGO's

Canada's new artificial intelligence laws in Bill C-27 are not very intelligent  

What Alberta's Premier might want to resolve for the year ahead

Democracy is under attack everywhere - including in Canada. But what doe we mean by democracy?

It's disgraceful that most bi cities will start the year without approved budgets 

Canadian Army eyeing new weapons in response to lessons learned from Ukraine war

CBC

Canada must help legal cannabis sector compete with the illicit market, experts say

Federal government giving up to $6.9M to Windsor, Ontario for Ambassador Bridge blockade costs 

Canada among 4 countries launching effort to hold Iran accountable for shooting down Flight PS752

US to require negative COVID-19 test for travellers from China - but Canada not changing policy yet

Mendicino willing to talk about changing CSIS's legal authority after Emergencies Act hearings

High inflation is coming for the beaver on your money. How Lon can the nickel last?

Canadians fined at least $15M for breaking COVID quarantine rules for 1st 8 months of year: data

How does Canada's bail system actually work? And where does it fall short?

Public health, buy-in from gay and bisexual men helped get Canada's pox outbreak under control 

Justin Trudeau looks back on a tumultuous 2022 in year end interview with CBC

Fed up with federal agency delays, air passengers turn to courts for compensation instead 

Sidney Crosby, Eugene Levy and Karina LeBlanc among 99 new Order of Canada appointees

Lost luggage still clogs some Canadian airports after chaotic holiday travel week 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Steam pipe ruptures and injures two workers at Victoria General Hospital

Eby resolves to keep spending in new year, making most of forecast budget windfall 

BC's new premier says he hopes for success in 2023 on housing and drugs 

No injuries as CP freight train hits truck near Kamloops

Tiny Protection Island, off Nanaimo, wary as large cougar moves in

US Coast Guard rescues man, two dogs, from stricken sailboat off Vancouver Island 

Throw out misconceptions and Buckle up on buses, RCMP officer says after BC crash

One of 8 girls charged in stabbing of homeless man in Toronto granted bail 

'A canary in a coal mine' People keep leaving Ontario in record numbers for affordable homes and a better life  

Ontario to allow pharmacies to prescribe medication for 13 minor illnesses next week 

Mélanie Joly opens up about her miscarriage - and hy she hasn't given up on getting pregnant 

Pierre Polievre doesn't like anti-Trudeau flags, but understands anger behind them 

Windsor to get millions in Federal help for cost of Ambassador Bridge blockade 

Canadian Army eyeing new weapons in response to lessons learned from Ukraine war

First Nations police chief hopes federal bill will come with adequate funding 

Why Indigenous leaders are speaking out against 'sovereignty' efforts in Alberta and Saskatchewan 

Canadian Army feeling squeeze of more demands, fewer soldiers

Toronto Sun

Murder bail blues, leave public wondering  'How is this a-hole still out there?'

Bail reform just one step in dealing with violent crime

Deadly Scarborough shooting raises city's 2022 murder tally to 70

Toronto Police recruit injured in deadly Highway 401 wrong-way crash in Pickering

Trudeau should deny Ovechkin a visa to enter Canada to play Leafs in January 

Appeal in defence of Bill 124 another slap to nurses: RNAO

Happy New Year, now pull up you socks

Parents and children come last for teachers' unions

Trudeau bingeing on alcohol tax hikes in 2023

No need to follow US lead on travel restrictions as COVID surges in China

National Post

Fresh off $100 million Liberal bailout, Sunning sticking it to passengers 

China accused of covering u COVID data amid new variant fears 

Apocalypse now? Canadians turn to cash as hedge against chaos

Canadians lacking digital literacy left behind as world becomes more dependent on technology 

How talking openly transforms lives of Canadian veterans afflicted with PTSD

Ex-Conservative leader Erin O'Toole's New Year's wish: Fewer 'f--k Trudeau flags 

Poilievre calls on government to stop disarming hunters, keep criminals behind bars 

Broken classrooms: Why teachers and parent's don't stand a chance

Cancel culture takes the stage against Calgary street preacher 

Science does not need to be 'decolonized' 

Federal public service managers given some flexibility in how they apply back-to-office policy

Global          

BC government promising help to local food producers amid cost pressures 

Police warn public to stay away from 2 Surrey men with gang connections 

Steam pipe rupture at Victoria General hospital injures two workers 

Vancouver Police expecting large turnout for downtown New Year's Eve celebrations

Vancouver elementary school classes to resume next week following flooding

Kelowna Police arrest 7 people in connection with day long incidents 

BC psychological experts pushing for public mental health system 

First permanent delivery fee cap in Canada to come into effect January 1 in BC

BC Parks Foundation buys key section along 'heart of the Fraser River'

Second pothole on Ironworkers' bridge causing traffic delays for North Shore

TransLink changing 45 Metro Vancouver bus routes on January 2 due to ridership levels 

'Miserable service' Polievre calls on feds to step up on air passenger rights 

People are 'hurting' Poilievre says as O'Toole slams 'F Trudeau' flags

Rogers-Shaw deal: Competition watchdog appeals tribunal ruling that would allow merger 

Alberta set for 2023 election: Smith just got the job, Notley wants it back

Sunwing travel chaos not due to staffing, union says: Pilots are available of fly

After Sunning halts Saskatchewan service, some stranded passengers may return via Edmonton  

WHO urges China to share more COVID info amid viral surge, transparency concerns 

Miscellaneous            

Who was the worst person of 2022?

The elder who changed my life 

Who Tops the 2022 Bastard charts?

How much does making paper really cost?

Immigrant care workers deserve better than gig work