Category Archives: Canada
Youth need more in-person contact, less time online to find work: report
OTTAWA - A new report from the federal government’s expert panel on youth employment points to a need to move away from digital services for young, first-time job seekers and instead offer more ...
Dec 21, 2016
Retired Quebec judge convicted of murder to remain in prison pending case review
QUEBEC - A retired Quebec judge serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering his wife will not be released from prison pending a federal review of his case, the Superior Court has ruled....
Dec 21, 2016
Ethics watchdog says Philpott car claims didn't break spending rules
OTTAWA - The federal ethics watchdog has cleared Health Minister Jane Philpott of any wrongdoing over her use of a driving service owned by one of her campaign volunteers. Federal ethics commissioner ...
Dec 21, 2016
Sentencing hearing for man who killed Alberta seniors to wrap up in January
EDMONTON - The sentencing hearing for a man convicted of killing two missing Alberta seniors is to resume in the new year. Crown and defence lawyers have finished calling witnesses and are to present ...
Dec 21, 2016
Hockey stick assist credited for helping save bald eagle near Revelstoke, B.C.
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - An injured eagle that was coaxed to safety in southeastern British Columbia with the help of a hockey stick and a chunk of salmon appears to be on the mend. The juvenile male bald eag...
Dec 21, 2016
Nova Scotia amends 'conquered people' legal brief in Alton Gas appeal
HALIFAX - A controversial legal argument that implied members of a First Nation band are a conquered people has been removed from a Nova Scotia government brief submitted to the court in the Alton Gas...
Dec 21, 2016
Toronto man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. prison for role in drug trafficking op
TORONTO - A Toronto man convicted in Massachusetts for his role in a drug trafficking and money laundering operation has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. U.S. authorities say David Nguyen has als...
Dec 21, 2016
New deal hikes costs at troubled Muskrat Falls hydro project to almost $11.7B
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Costs continue to soar at the delayed Muskrat Falls hydro project in Labrador as a new contract to settle construction disputes will drive the price tag to almost $11.7 billio...
Dec 21, 2016
Former presidential hopeful Rubio asks Canada to change Super Bowl ad policy
OTTAWA - Former Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio has added his voice to growing pressure on Canada’s broadcast regulator to reverse a decision banning the substitution of Canadian ads...
Dec 21, 2016
Why are we drinking bottled water? Wynne wants debate on future of industry
TORONTO - Ontario plans to increase its charge for water-taking permits for bottled water companies in the new year, but Premier Kathleen Wynne says she wants a bigger discussion on the future of the ...
Dec 21, 2016