Category Archives: Canada
Breakdown of December inflation rates for provinces and territories
OTTAWA - Canada’s national inflation rate was 1.5 per cent in December, Statistics Canada said Friday. Here’s what happened in the provinces and territories (previous month in brackets): -...
Jan 20, 2017
Toronto health officials say about 200 affected by illness at Humber College
Toronto Public Health says the number of people who have fallen ill by a mysterious outbreak at a Toronto college has risen to about 200. Health officials say Sunday that they are investigating what i...
Jan 20, 2017
Cheaper food offsets rising gas prices, easing inflation last month
OTTAWA - The annual pace of inflation ticked higher last month, but the increase was smaller than expected as food prices continued falling, offsetting gas price hikes at the pump. Statistics Canada s...
Jan 20, 2017
Report on security measures for Nova Scotia hospitals to be released
HALIFAX - A report is scheduled to be released today on safety measures for hospitals and health clinics in Nova Scotia. Recommendations are expected from a working group announced by Premier Stephen ...
Jan 20, 2017
Royal LePage reports sharp rise in American interest in Canadian real estate
TORONTO - A new report from Royal LePage suggests many Americans who oppose incoming president Donald Trump continue showing a desire to purchase property in Canada. In a report released early Friday,...
Jan 20, 2017
Six stories in the news today, Jan. 20
Six stories in the news for Friday, Jan. 20 --- DONALD TRUMP SET TO MOVE INTO OVAL OFFICE Donald Trump takes the oath of office today to become the 45th President of the United States. His adviser, Ke...
Jan 20, 2017
Meet the Canadian artists behind the masks worn by NHL goaltenders
MONTREAL - An NHL goaltender’s mask is not only the one thing standing between a man’s head and a 160-kilometre slapshot - it is also Sylvie Marsolais’ canvas. The Montreal-area airb...
Jan 20, 2017
Ten federal Conservative leadership hopefuls hold debate in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Many of those running to become the next leader of the federal Conservative Party have taken part in a debate in Winnipeg, but a few candidates were no-shows. Organizers said Chris Alexande...
Jan 19, 2017
Saskatoon charity caught in controversy over animal movie accusations
SASKATOON - A Saskatoon dog rescue group has been caught in the crosshairs of a controversy surrounding the film “A Dog’s Purpose.” New Hope Dog Rescue had put together a preview scr...
Jan 19, 2017
Canadians plead guilty to violations at parks across US West
BILLINGS, Mont. - Three Canadians will be banned from federal lands for five years after pleading guilty to walking on a sensitive hot spring in Yellowstone National Park and other crimes at parks acr...
Jan 19, 2017