Listen Live

May survives close confidence vote; Canadian kidnapped in Burkina Faso

British Prime Minister survives close confidence vote

The Conservative government of British Prime Minister Theresa May has survived a non-confidence vot, but it was a close one.

The vote was 325-to-306. The Labour party made a motion of non-confidence Tuesday after the House voted against May’s Brexit deal with the EU.

Canadian man kidnapped in Burkina Faso

Government officials confirm a second Canadian has been kidnapped in Burkina Faso.

The news comes soon after a 34-year-old Quebec tourist and her Italian travelling companion were reported missing there. The latest victim, Kirk Woodman, works for Vancouver-based Progress Mineral Mining Company.

Founder Chinese woman arrested in Vancouver speaks out

The founder of Chinese tech giant Huawei says he sees no connection between his daughter’s detention in Vancouver and China’s decision to arrest two Canadians on national security charges.

In a rare meeting with foreign reporters, he thanked Canada’s justice system for the kind treatment of his daughter, saying he believes there will be a just conclusion to her case. The U.S. State Department issued a strongly worded statement of support for Canada Wednesday morning.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.
- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

City asking residents to avoid “fish kill” concentration areas on local waterways

The city has put out a public advisory warning of what is known as a “fish kill,” currently taking place in sections of Bear Creek.

AHS warns of possible measles exposure locations in Grande Prairie

A confirmed measles case has prompted an exposure warning in Grande Prairie.

Jumpstart inclusive playground set to transform Lion’s Park

A new playground that is inclusive for all will be built at Lions Park.

Council increases funding to rebate program with surge in housing construction

For the first time in a decade, the City of Grande Prairie is experiencing a surge in housing construction with $55.1 million in residential building permits recorded by the end of June. 

Road construction kicks off in Crystal Lake

Drivers in Crystal Lake can expect to see construction in their neck of the woods for the next little while as crews have kicked off several projects in the area.
- Advertisement -