â–º Listen Live

Canadian company helping battle wildfires in California; NDP leader plans to introduce private member’s bill to create universal pharmacare system

Canadian company helping battle wildfires in California

A crew of 75 Canadian electrical technicians, mechanics and safety workers, along with all their gear, is on the way to the northern California city of Vallejo to assist as wildfires char parts of the state.

Crews from Rokstad Power in B.C., set out Tuesday, a day after the companies owner said they were contacted by officials in California asking for help. Forecasters in the United States say California faces an “extremely critical risk” of further wildfires as winds whip up blazes that have destroyed more than 200 homes and buildings.

Federal NDP leader plans to introduce private member’s bill to create universal pharmacare system

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is hoping to use any leverage his party has with the minority Liberal government.

He says when Parliament resumes, the first thing his party will do is introduce a private member’s bill to create a universal pharmacare system. The New Democrats campaigned on creating a single-payer system where the government covers the costs of prescription drugs.

Different news on interest rates in Canada and U.S.

Interest rates in Canada are holding steady, with the Bank of Canada leaving its trend-setting benchmark at 1.75 per cent.

But the U.S. Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate for a third time this year, dropping it to a range between 1.5 and 1.75 per cent.

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

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.

UPDATE: Missing 48-year-old found safe

Police in Grande Prairie are hoping the public in tracking down a missing 48-year-old woman.

UPDATE: Tornado watch lifted for Fox Creek

A Tornado watch has been issued for an area of the MD of Greenview, including close to Fox Creek.
- Advertisement -