Canada faces gas tax deadline, missing‑child search and public‑safety actions
Ottawa has not committed to extending the federal excise tax suspension on gasoline and diesel that is set to expire over the Labour Day weekend, even as rising fuel prices persist.
Calgary police are scaling back physical search operations for missing 11‑year‑old Parker, though the investigation remains active and officials say they await new information.
Edmonton Oil Kings forward Kayden Stroeder is working to secure a place on Canada’s Hlinka‑Gretzky under‑18 national team.
Capital Pride executive director Callie Metler announced that Ottawa police would cover any additional security costs required for this year’s Pride festival following the deadly Berlin Pride attack.
Windsor Police Service charged two drivers with impaired driving after separate collisions over the weekend.
Entities: Bayfield · Calgary Police · Callie Metler · Edmonton · Kayden Stroeder · Ottawa · Post Malone · Rainbow Valley Campground · Windsor Police Service
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Edmonton Oil Kings forward Kayden Stroeder is trying to earn a spot on Canada’s Hlinka‑Gretzky under‑18 national team. (Oil Kings' Stroeder trying to earn spot on Canada's Hlinka‑Gretzky team)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Windsor Police charged two drivers with impaired driving following separate collisions over the weekend. (Drivers arrested following two separate collisions)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Calgary police are scaling back physical search efforts for missing 11‑year‑old Parker while continuing the investigation. (Calgary police refocusing efforts in search for missing 11‑year‑old Parker)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ottawa has not committed to extending the federal excise tax suspension on gasoline and diesel that expires over Labour Day weekend. (Ottawa non‑committal on extending gas tax break as gas prices rise)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Capital Pride executive director Callie Metler said Ottawa police would cover the cost of any extra security needed after the Berlin Pride attack. (Capital Pride says police would cover cost of extra security if needed after Berlin attack)