Category Archives: Canada
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, July 14 --- TRUDEAU TOUTS TRADE TO U.S. GOVERNORS: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told American governors at a meeting Friday in Rhode Island that Canada is by...
Jul 14, 2017
Canadians angry at Omar Khadr deal donate to kin of slain U.S. soldier
TORONTO - Canadians across the country have been reaching into their wallets to donate money to the family of an American soldier whom Omar Khadr is accused of killing in Afghanistan 15 years ago. The...
Jul 14, 2017
Looters taking advantage of B.C. fires are typical at natural disasters: expert
VANCOUVER - As if the risk of losing their homes isn’t enough, wildfire evacuees in British Columbia have faced the additional threat of looters searching through their belongings after they rus...
Jul 14, 2017
Retention bonuses of $9.2 million for key Sears Canada employees spark outcry
Sears Canada’s plan to pay out millions in bonuses to keep execs and key staff on board while not paying severance to laid-off workers is being met with shock and disbelief. “It definitely...
Jul 14, 2017
North to be included as potential source for next Supreme Court justice
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has opened the process to choose the next Supreme Court justice and for the first time, candidates from the North are being specifically invited to apply. Chief ...
Jul 14, 2017
Family of indigenous Ontario woman who died in custody speaks out
The family of a First Nations woman who died in police custody in Ontario says her death is part of larger widespread tensions between police and indigenous communities. Relatives of Debra Chrisjohn s...
Jul 14, 2017
North American Indigenous Games are not just sports, but a cultural exchange
The 2017 North American Indigenous Games are bringing a message of healing to Toronto, not just through participation in sports, but a cultural exchange. Marcia Trudeau-Bomberry, the CEO of the Games,...
Jul 14, 2017
Quebec man charged with hit and run in death of two-year-old boy granted bail
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A Quebec man charged with hit and run in the death of a two-year-old boy was granted bail Friday with numerous conditions. Rick Modi, 24, is not allowed to drive and is prohibited fr...
Jul 14, 2017

Tragically Hip rocker Gord Downie's fund announces new Halifax 'legacy rooms'
HALIFAX - Five Halifax venues have responded to Tragically Hip rocker Gord Downie’s call on corporate Canada to do more to promote dialogue and reconciliation with Aboriginal people. The Legacy ...
Jul 14, 2017
Baby hawk in care of eagle parents gets special attention in Sidney, B.C.
SIDNEY, B.C. - A birder and wildlife photographer who’s been documenting the strange case of a baby red-tailed hawk being raised by eagles says the adopted little bird is acting like its eagle &...
Jul 14, 2017