Category Archives: Canada
Ice cream company tries to keep struggling school in small community
A Canadian ice cream company based in a small Ontario town is trying to keep the single school in its community open amid dozens of proposed closures province-wide - but some are cautioning against pr...
Nov 27, 2016
Italian Montrealers oppose removing storied artist's name from park
Montreal’s mayor is again facing criticism over changing the name of a city park - this time from members of the Italian community fighting to preserve the legacy of renowned local artist. A par...
Nov 27, 2016
Lack of services perpetuates indigenous mental health crisis: frontline workers
Indigenous leaders say rampant child sexual abuse on many reserves across the country is an underlying contributor to mental health crises - particularly among young people - but a lack of funding and...
Nov 27, 2016
Manitoba premier may be eyeing more than a wage freeze: professor
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has been walking a fine line in the last week - saying he intends to bring in legislation next spring to control public-sector wage growth, but also refusin...
Nov 27, 2016
Trial to begin for woman who used holistic medicine to treat fatally ill son
CALGARY - Experts say the trial of a woman who turned to holistic medicine before the death of her seven-year-old son is likely to reignite a debate over the use of natural and alternative treatments....
Nov 27, 2016
Canada's highest court to hear landmark cases on indigenous rights
OTTAWA - Experts say two cases coming before the Supreme Court this week could become landmarks in defining how Canada regulates industrial activity on indigenous lands. But for Jerry Natanine of Clyd...
Nov 27, 2016
Criminal cases: Parents accused of failing to seek medical help for children
CALGARY - A Calgary woman is facing a trial on charges of criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessaries of life to her seven-year-old son in 2013. Police allege that Ryan Lo...
Nov 27, 2016
Trudeau defends comments after Castro's death at la Francophonie summit
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar - Justin Trudeau wanted to deliver a strong message on human rights during his first trip to Africa as prime minister, and while he certainly made a big splash on that issue, ...
Nov 27, 2016
B.C. company mixes technology, storytelling to design high-end theme park rides
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. - Every day, thousands of thrill seekers around the globe strap themselves into amusement park rides and are taken on a multimedia adventure, whether coming face to face with a fi...
Nov 27, 2016
No winning ticket for Saturday night's $17 million Lotto 649 jackpot
TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $17 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize was claimed by a ticket purchased in Ontario. The ja...
Nov 27, 2016