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As G7 foreign ministers prepare to meet in Ontario’s Niagara Region, family of hotel owner Jimmy Lai and Niagara-on-the-Lake’s lord mayor are calling for the pro-democracy activist’s release from a Hong Kong prison. “I would love for my cousins to be able to just hug their dad before he dies,” his niece told CBC News. CBC | World News
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Canadian teen Victoria Mboko captures Hong Kong Open for 2nd WTA title of season
Victoria Mboko defeated Spain’s Cristina Bucsa 7-5, 6-7 (9), 6-2 to win the Hong Kong Open on Sunday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Katie Boulter retires suddenly and bursts into tears at Hong Kong Open
Katie Boulter threw in the towel during her opening match in Hong Kong. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for wanted overseas activists
Hong Kong authorities on Monday strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were previously targeted by bounties on suspicion of endangering national security, implementing measures that include banning financial support to them and cancelling passports for most of them. CBC | World News
Read More »Hong Kong created an oyster reef on a seawall beside an airport. Canada could learn from it
An estimated 85 per cent of the world’s oyster reefs have been lost. And the vast majority of oyster beds in Hong Kong are not recognized as ecologically important, and therefore, not granted protection. CBC | World News
Read More »Hong Kong has issued a warrant for his arrest, but this Vancouverite isn’t worried
Last week, Hong Kong issued arrest warrants for 19 overseas activists belonging to a group that promotes self-determination in Hong Kong, but which the government accuses of trying to otherthrow institutions. Among them is Victor Ho, a Canadian citizen and Vancouver-based journalist. CBC | World News
Read More »Carney’s ministers say Hong Kong’s new arrest warrants for exiles a threat to Canadians’ security
Two ministers in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government are condemning Hong Kong police’s new arrest warrants for 19 overseas-based activists and their offer of rewards for information leading to their capture. Police are accusing 19 activists of violating a national security law imposed by Beijing. CBC | World News
Read More »WATCH | Canadian activist won’t be deterred by Hong Kong arrest warrants
Victor Ho, one of the Canadian activists recently targeted by Hong Kong, spoke with CBC News about why the bounty for his arrest won’t stop him from continuing his pro-democracy work. CBC | World News
Read More »Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants, bounties for 6 activists, including 2 Canadians
Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based overseas — including two Canadian citizens — with bounties set at $ 185,000 for information leading to their arrests. CBC | World News
Read More »‘Shine a light on a lie’: Son of jailed pro-democracy activist on how Canada can help Hong Kong
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is facing a life sentence for allegedly conspiring with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials. His son, Sebastian Lai, says Canada has an ongoing role in supporting his father and reminding others what democracy looks like in the region. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7388163 CBC | World News
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