Category Archives: Canada
Syrian man tried in Germany over abduction of Canadian UN observer
BERLIN - A Syrian man charged with war crimes for allegedly participating in the 2013 kidnapping of a United Nations observer - believed to be a Canadian lawyer - has gone on trial in Germany. The 25-...
Oct 20, 2016
Toronto-area duo nabbed in switch of diamond for fake, police probe wider spree
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Jewellers across the country are being warned to check their stock for fake diamonds after a Toronto-area couple were charged in a daring diamond switch that could be connected to a...
Oct 20, 2016
Case of Mountie charged with child luring in B.C. court, new date set
SURREY, B.C. - The case of an RCMP officer charged with child luring has been put over to Nov. 2 in B.C. provincial court. Const. Dario Devic was represented by his lawyer Wednesday during a brief cou...
Oct 20, 2016
Baloney Meter: Is the federal government cutting health transfers to provinces?
OTTAWA - “For today we know that there will be a cut of $60 billion of funding from the federal government over the next 10 years regarding the delivery of care. And that implies that all provin...
Oct 20, 2016
Muskrat Falls opponents say it's a test of Trudeau's aboriginal reconciliation
MUSKRAT FALLS, N.L. - Supporters of a growing movement to blockade the Muskrat Falls hydro project in Labrador over methylmercury concerns say it’s a test of Justin Trudeau’s bid to reconc...
Oct 20, 2016
Decision in appeal of Dennis Oland's murder conviction expected Monday
FREDERICTON - Dennis Oland is expected to learn Monday if he’ll continue to serve a life sentence for the murder of his father, win acquittal, or be ordered to stand trial all over again. Defenc...
Oct 20, 2016
Five stories in the news today, Oct. 20
Five stories in the news for Thursday, Oct. 20 --- EXTERNAL ADVISORS TO DISCUSS IMMIGRATION WITH MORNEAU A high-powered group of external advisers, which is calling for a dramatic increase in Canada&#...
Oct 20, 2016
Farmers feel federal transport minister heard concerns over grain transportation
SASKATOON - Farm groups say they think federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau heard their concerns about moving grain by rail and they’ll wait to see if changes are on track. Garneau and federa...
Oct 20, 2016
11 memorable moments from the final debate between Clinton and Trump
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump entered the final U.S. presidential election debate on Wednesday night trailing in most polls, and hoping a strong performance might shift the race. Here are some of the more...
Oct 19, 2016
Sombre Blue Jays fans hold out hope for next year after team bows out of playoffs
TORONTO - Sombre Blue Jay fans stepped into the night after watching their team fall short of the World Series for the second consecutive year. Some questioned the coach’s tactics. Others wanted...
Oct 19, 2016