Category Archives: Canada
'The Art of Command:' Canada's Afghan mission leaders subject of new exhibit
CALGARY - They were the public faces of Canada in the Afghan war. Now an exhibit of those who led the mission is on display at The Military Museums in Calgary. “The Art of Command: Portraits and...
Oct 02, 2016
U.S. trade ambassador to meet with Canadian lumber execs before softwood deadline
MONTREAL - Canadian softwood lumber executives will meet this week with America’s trade ambassador as they brace for the prospect of U.S. tariffs that they say could result in mill closures and ...
Oct 02, 2016
Legal experts look at what might happen after verdict in murder trial questioned
EDMONTON - Legal experts say a judge who used an unconstitutional section of law to convict an Alberta man of murdering two missing seniors can take a few different avenues to fix the error, including...
Oct 02, 2016
Akwesasne creates first indigenous court in Canada for and by indigenous people
MONTREAL - The Mohawk band council of Akwesasne has introduced what is considered the first indigenous legal system in Canada outside a federal framework. While First Nations band councils have been p...
Oct 02, 2016
First Nations use royal visit as platform to talk reconciliation, environment
VANCOUVER - As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured British Columbia and the Yukon over the past week, they heard impassioned speeches on reconciliation and saw protest T-shirts emblazoned with sl...
Oct 02, 2016
No winning ticket for Saturday night's $12.6 million Lotto 649 jackpot
No winning ticket was sold for the $12.6 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 jackpot. However, the draw’s guaranteed $1 million prize was claimed by a ticket holder in Ontario. T...
Oct 02, 2016
Alberta announces tree planting will be part of caribou protection plan
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it’s moving ahead with the oil and gas industry to restore habitat for dwindling caribou herds. The province announced Saturday that work is beginning that...
Oct 01, 2016
Raptors lock arms during anthems ahead of pre-season game against Warriors
VANCOUVER - True to their word, the Toronto Raptors took a stand on Saturday by locking arms during the national anthems prior to a pre-season game against the Golden State Warriors. Players and staff...
Oct 01, 2016
Text of a statement released by Prince William
VICTORIA - Text of a statement released Saturday by Prince William on his family’s eight-day visit to British Columbia and Yukon: “Catherine and I are incredibly grateful to the people of ...
Oct 01, 2016
A timeline of events during the royal tour of British Columbia and Yukon
VICTORIA - A timeline of key events during the tour of British Columbia and Yukon by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Saturday, Sept. 24: - Prince William, Kate and their children, Prince George and...
Oct 01, 2016