Chinese Ambassador to Canada advises against banning Huawei; World leaders in U.K. honouring troops who fought in D-Day

Huawei security concerns being called “baseless” by China

China doesn’t want Canada to be influenced by the U.S. and join them in banning Huawei technology. The country’s ambassador called the security concerns around potentially removing the brand from Canada’s 5G network “baseless.” Justin Trudeau said he won’t make a decision until the Canadian Security Agency finished an investigation.

Soldiers who made ultimate sacrifice in Normandy commemorated in U.K.

World leaders are in England to pay respects to the soldiers that sacrificed their lives 75 years ago on D-Day. American and British paratroopers recreated the invasion, considered one of the turning points of World War II. While the number of veterans from the war is declining, several hundred were guests of honour at the ceremonies.

North Americans ingesting more than a “trivial dose” of microplastics

A new study says Canadians could be ingesting tens of thousands if plastic particles every year. The Canadian Press cited a study from the University of Victoria about the impact of microplastics. The biologist in charge of the paper said it shouldn’t be considered a trivial dose but she also doesn’t want to cause alarm.

Continue Reading

You may also like



cjcd Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Indigenous languages advocates call for language funding equity in NWT

Danielle Dacanay with the Tłı̨chǫ Government’s Language Division says while new federal funding will help expand the quantity, quality and diversity of broadcasting programs, what’s needed is more robust permanent funding. “In [language] revitalisation there exists pools of permanent funding for English language education in Canada and there exist pools of permanent funding for French language education in Canada, but [not for] Indigenous language education

Inuvik Police seize over 120 litres of alcohol

Inuvik RCMP has seized over 120 litres of illicit alcohol following a tip from a member of the public.  

Department of National Defence hosting public info sessions beginning Monday

The Department of National Defence will be presenting information to the public on proposed infrastructure investments beginning the week of April 20. The department is scheduled to present at a committee meeting at city hall on Monday followed by in-person meetings in Inuvik and Yellowknife.

GNWT’s updated art programs open for applications

Seven updated art programs, including two newly created ones, are now open for applications through the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Contestants for Folk On The Rocks’ Main Stage Showdown announced

Folk On The Rocks has announced the performers for this year’s Main Stage Showdown.