Canada needs to catch up with U.S. on job protection, minister says, in response to Chinese ferry deal

Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a B.C. Ferries’ contract to buy ships from China, says Canada needs to “catch up” with the United States when it comes to protecting domestic jobs and the economy. Robertson says Ottawa is looking at a “buy Canada” policy, a strategy he says…

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Supporters head for B.C. ostrich farm as it preps application to Supreme Court to stop cull order

Vancouver’s Lucas Robinson made a 575-kilometre trip east to the small community of Edgewood, B.C., with steaks, hamburgers, watermelon and his dog. The trucker said he felt a responsibility to protect the nearly 400 ostriches owned by Universal Ostrich Farms that have been ordered culled after a lengthy court battle that brought international attention to the…

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Canada’s Mitton finishes 2nd in women’s shot put at Diamond League event in Brussels

Canadian shot put star Sarah Mitton placed second at the Diamond League track and field stop in Brussels on Friday. American Chase Jackson won the event with a meet-record throw of 20.90 metres. Mitton, who had already clinched her spot in next week’s Diamond League Final in Zurich, topped out at 19.89m. The Brooklyn, N.S., native ranks third in the standings,…

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