Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, June 24-26, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday, June 24-26,  2023

Canadian Wildfires 

Recent lightning strikes carpet Northeast BC as active wildfire count climbs 

Rising number of wildfires trigger poor air quality warnings in Ontario, Quebec

Dry June could set the stage for bad wildfire season in the valley 

Northern Manitoba dealing with air quality warnings as wildfires continue to burn 

Brush fire above Horseshoe Bay being held, Highway 99 remains closed

Wildfires to impact BC summer vacations: poll

Two new 'suspicious' fires burning on outskirts of Port Alberni 

More than 10,000 lightning strikes carpet northeaster BC as wildfire count climbs 

Ukraine/Russia War

Vladimir Putin says Wagner mutiny served Russia's enemies

Putin regime looks weaker than ever after aborted Wagner rebellion

After the Wagner rebellions, Putin's rivals are likely eyeing his throne 

The Wagner mutiny shows Putin's war isn't just a tragedy for Ukraine - it's a disaster for Russia 

Justin Trudeau taking cautious approach with uprising to avoid fuelling Russian propaganda 

'Extremely counterproductive' to speculate on meaning of Wagner Group rebellion, Trudeau says

Rebel mercenary convoy halts move toward Moscow, begins turning back

Fallout from Russian mercenary armed revolt 

Russia says Wagner Group's leader will move to Belarus after this rebellious march challenged Putin

Why Justin Trudeau and wester leaders are painting the mutiny in Russia as an 'internal' issue

A crack in Putin's armour 

The beginning of Vladimir Putin's inevitable end 

Wagner revolt shows 'weakness' of Russian regime, NATO's Stoltenberg says 

Wagner leader defends mutiny in audio message as uncertainty swirls in Russia 

Globe and Mail

Olivia Chow wins Toronto mayoral races city faces housing crisis 

Olivia Chow's mayoral win in Toronto is the culmination of a long an often trying odyssey

Canada Soccer's general secretary denies bankruptcy considerations, acknowledges financial issues

Hundreds of flights delayed, cancelled over air-traffic control staffing shortages 

Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Hinshaw 

BC moved ahead with ending letter grades despite parent, teacher, student concerns

First Nations in BC call on Childrens' Minister to resign over horrific child-abuse case

The cure for Canada's housing crisis? Boost immigration

Prime Minister's office key target of record Ottawa lobbying, watchdog reports 

Ex-Unifor president Jerry Dias says he's trying to 'move on with my life' after bribery allegations 

Canada must permanently leave China's Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 

CBC

Review body probing foreign interference calls on government to release more cabinet documents 

New MMIWG monument a sacred place for families to gather, mourn

Canada's public service is stuck in 'analog' and the world 'has moved on': Former Clerk

PM flies to Iceland to meet with Nordic leaders, as Russia reels from Wagner rebellion

'All it takes is one click': Chief cyber spy warns Canadians to protect themselves from online crime

Johnston delivers classified final report on foreign interference, officially steps down 

Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation 

Why ERs are under intense pressure across Canada - and how to help fix them

MPs call for sanctions on foreign aggressors targeting Canada with disinformation 

Canada will soon end 'inefficient' fossil fuel subsidies. But what does that mean?

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC New Democrats win both by-elections, keep seats on Island and Vancouver 

First Nations in BC call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case 

Advocates urge BC leaders to halt planned evictions at Abbotsford BC tent camp 

David Eby resists early vote in BC despite bi by-election wins for NDP

BC shells out $12 million for four new animal shelters across province as demand rises 

BC moved ahead with ending letter grades despite parent, teacher, student concerns 

Vancouver Chinatown condo project is approved after years of controversy  

Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis 

Stunning loss of the Titan prompts questions about who's in charge of safety 

Pierre Poilievre îs becoming a liability to Conservatives

Toronto election results recap: Olivia Chow is Toronto's next mayor 

Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre have been humbled this year. Here's how they win back Canadians 

Arctic and global security top agenda as Trudeau meets Nordic leaders in Iceland 

Trudeau government spent millions on private lawyers for work related to the Emergencies Act

Canada should stop using provincial jails to house immigration detainees, human rights groups tell Trudeau in an open letter

PetroCanada issues may be 'tip of iceberg' after Suncor cybersecurity incident 

Toronto mayor election: Olivia Chow elected mayor in historic vote 

Toronto Sun

Olivia Chow voted mayor of Toronto.Started as a cakewalk, finished as a nail biter 

Chow wins mayor's race with thin mandate to govern 

Chow holds off surging Bailao to become Toronto's next mayor  

Chow's back - hold on to your wallet

Furey has reason to smile after strong finish to campaign 

Trudeau Liberals block release of China info to MP and media 

No, Poilievre shouldn't panic over last week's by-elections  

Melanie Joly admits Canada's influence waning under Trudeau

Liberal achievements take Canada backwards 

44th Parliamentary session not a total disaster 

Second carbon fee arrives on July 1

A road by any other name is s still a road

National Post

A potential Phoenix fix fills Liberals with hope of getting something done 

David Johnston files his final report on foreign interference, but it won't be made public 

A Toronto area middle school is in crisis. Administrator pin the blame on teachers

Progressives for Mayor Chow, prepare to be disappoined

Hundreds of military personnel part of lawsuit over mandatory COVID vaccine policy 

Voters for Toronto mayor heard pro-olivia Chow announcement broadcast at voting station 

Blaine Higgs on why he won't relent on New Brunswick's school-gender controversy 

After 50 years, Canadians encounter an LGBT frontier they don't support 

Global          

'Monumental shift': New details in search for woman who never returned from BC hike 

Township of Langley exploring ways to save Twilight Drive-In

Watchdog to probe First Nations child abuse case as BC minister urged to resign 

Abbotsford group calls for end to 'deeply harming'  3-month Fraser Valley bus strike 

Controversial condo complex in Vancouver's Chinatown gets green light 

What does BC United's poor by-election showing mean for the party?

7M passengers expected to travel through YVR this summer 

BC shells out $12M for 4 new animal shelters as demand rises

2 years after BC heat dome, coroners service and activists demand government change 

31 British Columbians give recommendations for primary health care changes 

Tribunal ruling of discrimination against Indigenous BC mom faces court challenge  

Olivia Chow elected as Toronto's mayor in by-election, winning city's top job

Montreal woman held in Syria deemed security threat, refused government help returning to Canada 

Petro-Canada payments, apps impacted in Suncor cyber incident 

David Johnston files final report, ending term as interference rapporteur 

Sweden's NATO bid set to be discussed as Trudeau meets Nordic leaders 

Miscellaneous            

Deena Hinshaw's a victim of UCP vindictiveness

Indigenous Justice and a new path for Canada's prisons 

A crane collapsed. Five people died. after two years, no answers