Category Archives: Canada
How Trump developed that character: A look at the people who influenced him
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump’s sister burst out laughing when a biographer asked about his unusual habit of using a pseudonym to say flattering things about himself to the media. The biographer rec...
Oct 01, 2016
Quebec group pushes Ottawa to recognize former slave burial site
MONTREAL - A Quebec cemetery where black slaves are believed to be buried should be formally recognized as a historical site, say a black rights group and some Montreal city councillors. Several loyal...
Oct 01, 2016
Prince William thanks Canada for the family memories at end of royal tour
VICTORIA - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expressed their gratitude Saturday for the welcome they received as they wrapped up their tour of B.C. and Yukon by bringing attention to social and mental...
Oct 01, 2016
A look at where the royals are going Saturday
VICTORIA - Here are details of the royal tour by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for Saturday, the final day of their eight-day visit to B.C. and Yukon: - The couple will be in Victoria at the Cridg...
Oct 01, 2016
Quebec ticket claims Friday night's $37.5 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - There is one winning ticket for Friday night’s $37.5 million Lotto Max jackpot, and it was sold somewhere in Quebec. The grand prize for the next Lotto Max draw on Oct. 7 will be $10 m...
Sep 30, 2016
Winnipeg's human rights museum wins prestigious international award
WINNIPEG - The Canadian Museum for Human Rights has won a prestigious award at a ceremony in London, England. The Winnipeg museum was given a top prize Friday at the 2016 Leading Culture Destination A...
Sep 30, 2016
'Duchess' blazer by Canadian brand Smythe apparent staple for Kate
HAIDA GWAII, B.C. - Toronto-based fashion label Smythe has become an apparent favourite of the Duchess of Cambridge. Kate arrived at the remote archipelago Haida Gwaii on Friday dressed in an army gre...
Sep 30, 2016
A look at where the royals are going Saturday
VICTORIA - Here are details of the royal tour by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for Saturday, the final day of their eight-day visit to B.C. and Yukon: - The couple will be in Victoria at the Cridg...
Sep 30, 2016
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, Sept. 30 --- ISRAELIS, FOREIGN LEADERS PAY TRIBUTE TO PERES: Funeral services were held in Jerusalem for former Israeli president Shimon Peres on Friday and d...
Sep 30, 2016
Inquiry head appoints two lawyers to commission looking into Dunphy shooting
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Two lawyers based in Newfoundland and Labrador have been appointed to an inquiry looking into the death of a man who was shot by police on Easter Sunday 2015. Sandra Chaytor a...
Sep 30, 2016