Category Archives: Canada
Kevin O'Leary wants to know: Are Canadians in or out on his possible Tory bid?
OTTAWA - Celebrity businessman Kevin O’Leary says he’s amassed a team of advisers on whether he should run for leadership of the federal Conservatives and now wants advice from Canadians. ...
Dec 23, 2016
Quebec separatists promise 'alternate' history during Canada's 150th birthday
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial politician Stephane Bergeron’s use of quotation marks reflects his feelings on the federal government’s plans for the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 201...
Dec 23, 2016
As Canada marks 150, Montreal's year-long 375th party already underway
MONTREAL - As Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, Montreal has already kicked off its own lavish year-long celebrations for its 375th birthday. The city launch...
Dec 23, 2016
Halifax man charged in two random home invasions involving women in their 80s
HALIFAX - The same man is allegedly responsible for two random home invasions this week involving women in their 80s, Halifax police said Friday as they announced charges against a 43-year-old suspect...
Dec 23, 2016
Fire truck responding to accident collides with another car, killing teen driver
HALIFAX - A fire truck responding to an emergency call outside Halifax collided head-on with a car, killing the 19-year-old driver, after one of the vehicles crossed the centre line on a slippery road...
Dec 23, 2016
Worst factory output in nearly 3 years helps thrust economy into reverse
TORONTO - Canada’s economy unexpectedly shrank in October, weighed down by the worst manufacturing output in nearly three years, Statistics Canada said Friday. Gross domestic product contracted ...
Dec 23, 2016
Three former military members launch suit alleging systemic racism in Forces
HALIFAX - Three veterans say they endured years of racist abuse in the Canadian Forces, including slurs about aboriginals and blacks that were allegedly ignored by superior officers. The former member...
Dec 23, 2016
Four stories in the news today, Dec. 23
Four stories in the news for Friday, Dec. 23 --- N.B. HEALTH DEAL SPLINTERS PROVINCIAL FRONT New Brunswick’s decision to strike a separate health funding deal with the Trudeau government has wea...
Dec 23, 2016
Much more needs to be done to confront abuse in indigenous communities: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Much more needs to be done to confront the crime of sexual abuse of children in indigenous communities, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who anticipates the national inquiry into missing a...
Dec 23, 2016
Trump's cabinet, in summary: How rich, how conservative, how friendly to Canada?
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump has now named most of his cabinet picks, including the senior positions. Here’s what the next U.S. administration looks like: -Quite conservative Trump is only occasion...
Dec 23, 2016