Category Archives: Canada
Imam says speech that was re-tweeted by J.K. Rowling came from his heart
An imam who spoke at the funerals for three Quebec mosque shooting victims says he believes his words have become popular on social media because his message came from the heart. Hassan Guillet, 64, s...
Feb 05, 2017
Bills aim to beef up oil transportation safety
SEATTLE - With more crude oil expected to move through Washington state, Democratic lawmakers want to toughen rules around oil transportation and raise more money for spill prevention and response eff...
Feb 05, 2017
Military phases out relief effort in New Brunswick as power returns to region
OTTAWA - The military is phasing out its presence in New Brunswick as power steadily returns to the storm-ravaged Acadian peninsula. The Canadian Armed Forces said in a statement Sunday that condition...
Feb 05, 2017
Imam says speech that was re-tweeted by J.K. Rowling came from his heart
An imam who spoke at the funerals for three Quebec mosque shooting victims says he believes his words have become popular on social media because his message came from the heart. Hassan Guillet, 64, s...
Feb 05, 2017
Blast of winter smashes snowfall records in Abbotsford, Vancouver
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Snowfall records across southern British Columbia are falling as a winter storm continues to wallop the region. The white stuff has been flying since Friday, prompting Environment C...
Feb 05, 2017
Feds' growth panel to push plans for future job skills, helping more women work
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government’s economic advisers will unveil a new blueprint Monday highlighting several goals - from bringing more women and indigenous people into the labour force to helpin...
Feb 05, 2017
Halifax student compiles Trump voters' regrets for massive Twitter audience
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia university student who has been collecting tweets of disillusioned Donald Trump voters has attracted quite a celebrity following, including billionaires, Hollywood personalitie...
Feb 05, 2017
Doing the math: do the factors that led to Trump add up in Canada?
OTTAWA - Kevin O’Leary is a businessman, reality TV star, photography buff and self-professed airplane geek. He is not, however, an Ottawa politician. And he’s banking on that to get him e...
Feb 05, 2017
Sexual abuse a root cause of indigenous suicide crisis: Aglukark
OTTAWA - Some nights, Susan Aglukark still wakes up drenched in sweat. It’s been 42 years since the acclaimed Inuk singer endured sexual abuse, including being photographed naked, as an eight-ye...
Feb 05, 2017
Union for border agents says contract negotiations have broken off
The union representing Canada Border Services Agency workers in contract negotiations says talks have broken off after three days of mediation. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says it’s be...
Feb 05, 2017