Category Archives: Canada
B.C. joins legal battles against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
VANCOUVER - British Columbia says it will join the legal fight against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, while warning the company it can’t begin work on public land until it gets final app...
Aug 10, 2017
As shorts land on tour, some fashion dos and don'ts for the weekend golfer
OTTAWA - The PGA of America gave its blessing to letting players wear shorts during the practice rounds for this week’s PGA Championship at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. Players cheer...
Aug 10, 2017
Census data citing major increase of anglos outside Montreal suspect: researcher
MONTREAL - Statistics Canada confirmed Thursday it will look into concerns by the head of a think-tank who is questioning the accuracy of census data indicating a significant increase in Quebec’...
Aug 10, 2017
In Brad Wall, private sector had ally whose voice rang louder than most
With Brad Wall’s departure from politics, the private sector is losing an ally whose voice reverberated louder than most on the public stage. During his 10-year tenure as Saskatchewan’s pr...
Aug 10, 2017
Removing Cornwallis statue from Halifax park is local issue:Wilson-Raybould
WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould said Thursday she defers to the views of local Mi’kmaq leaders on whether a statue of Halifax’s controversial founder should...
Aug 10, 2017
Alberta woman sought for alleged abduction of young son arrested in Belize
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Lethbridge police say an Alberta woman sought in the alleged abduction of her young son has been arrested in Belize. Police had been searching for the woman for three years since h...
Aug 10, 2017
Canadian brides-to-be scramble after bridal retailer files for bankruptcy
TORONTO - Margaret Perdue started bawling when she heard on the radio that the bridal retailer responsible for her wedding gown had abruptly closed its doors. “This is how bridezillas are hatche...
Aug 10, 2017
Key facts about retiring Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall announced Thursday he is retiring from politics after a decade in office. Here are a few key facts about the long-serving Saskatchewan politician: Age: 51 Homet...
Aug 10, 2017
'It is time:' Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall retiring after decade in office
REGINA - One of Canada’s most high-profile premiers who rose to national prominence for his down-to-earth style, sharp wit and, more recently, his willingness to lock horns with Ottawa is retiri...
Aug 10, 2017
Fildebrandt apologizes, takes leave as United Conservative Party finance critic
EDMONTON - A controversy over an Alberta politician using his taxpayer-funded housing allowance to make money took a new turn Thursday night with Derek Fildebrandt apologizing and announcing he would ...
Aug 10, 2017