Category Archives: Canada
Saskatchewan puppy saved from near death due to infestation of ticks
LUMSDEN, Sask. - It took the tireless work of a veterinarian and a blood donation from her dog to save the life of a puppy facing a tick infestation. Recently the Regina-area dog rescue CC RezQs broug...
May 15, 2017
Park board approves bylaw banning whales, dolphins at Vancouver Aquarium
VANCOUVER - A bylaw banning whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity has been approved by Vancouver’s park board. The board voted 6 to 1 in favour of approving the bylaw at a meeting Monday n...
May 15, 2017
Canada's 'Come From Away' wins 4 Helen Hayes Awards, including outstanding musical
WASHINGTON - Canada’s “Come From Away” has won four Helen Hayes Awards, including outstanding musical production. The awards, handed out during a ceremony at the Lincoln Theatre in W...
May 15, 2017
Resellers looking to cash in on tickets to see Barack Obama speech in Montreal
MONTREAL - Tickets to see former U.S. president Barack Obama in Montreal went like hot cakes over the weekend. Now, it seems that resellers are also trying to cash in, seeking up to $568 (US$417) per ...
May 15, 2017
Trudeau recuses himself from appointing new federal ethics watchdog
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau has recused himself from all matters related to the appointment of a new federal ethics watchdog since his own conduct is under investigation. The prime minister - who is under...
May 15, 2017
Bell customer information hacked, not related to 'WannaCry' cyberattack: company
MONTREAL - Bell Canada says an anonymous hacker has obtained some customers’ names and telephone numbers as well as email addresses. The telecommunications giant says illegally accessed informat...
May 15, 2017
Calgary policeman may have saved himself by shooting man with machete in mall
CALGARY - An investigative unit says a seriously injured police officer who shot a man coming at him with a machete in a Calgary mall probably saved himself with his actions. The Alberta Serious Incid...
May 15, 2017
Nova Scotia NDP candidate steps down over offensive online comments
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia New Democratic candidate has stepped down after CTV reported on offensive language he used online several years ago. CTV says Dartmouth East NDP candidate Bill McEwen resigned ...
May 15, 2017
Auditor calls out bad management at Freshwater Fish Marketing Corp.
OTTAWA - A federal Crown corporation with a history of bad management practices has drawn the ire of the federal auditor general for the second time in less than a decade for a complete lack of risk-m...
May 15, 2017
Alberta judge won't block sale of ranch land by aging cattleman to young couple
CALGARY - A judge has ruled an aging cattleman showing signs of dementia was not duped when he sold part of his land in the Rocky Mountain foothills to a young couple for a modest sum to keep the prop...
May 15, 2017