Category Archives: Canada
King St. in Toronto reopens and being closed by hydro vault fire
TORONTO - A key route through Toronto’s financial district reopened to traffic late Tuesday night, about 18 hours after it was closed to traffic because of a hydro vault fire on Monday afternoon...
May 02, 2017
Five stories in the news today, May 2
Five stories in the news for Tuesday, May 2 --- CANADIAN WOMAN, U.S. BOYFRIEND, FOUND DEAD IN BELIZE The bodies of a Canadian woman and her American boyfriend who went missing last week in Belize have...
May 02, 2017
Five myths about marijuana legalization debunked by Colorado's experience
DENVER - Here are five myths about marijuana legalization that Colorado officials and businesses say have been debunked in the state, where recreational pot was first legalized in 2012: 1. It’s ...
May 02, 2017
How Colorado's edible pot market went from public enemy to public health leader
BOULDER, Colo. - A tray of tempting pastel-coloured candies sits on a countertop inside AmeriCanna’s production facility. Although shaped like pot leaves and stamped with Colorado’s univer...
May 02, 2017
B.C. Liberal leader wants U.S. coal hit with carbon tax after softwood levy
MERRITT, B.C. - British Columbia Liberal Leader Christy Clark appears to be betting that the simmering softwood dispute with the United States is fertile ground for votes as she increased the pressure...
May 02, 2017
Hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser to get honorary university degree
SASKATOON - The University of Saskatchewan is bestowing an honorary degree on hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser. She will be made a Doctor of Laws during spring convocation ceremonies on June 8. The 38-...
May 01, 2017
Defence lawyer argues accused B.C. polygamist's fair trial rights violated
CRANBROOK, B.C. - A lawyer whose client is on trial for polygamy in British Columbia is arguing that evidence in the case was collected amid confusion over the legality of Canada’s laws on plura...
May 01, 2017
Olympic rower missing for almost 18 months granted bail in fraud case
VICTORIA - An investment dealer and former Olympic rower who went missing for nearly 18 months has been released on bail after being charged with fraud. A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted Harold Backe...
May 01, 2017
Mayor of Maple Ridge, B.C., cuts appearances after threats: city official
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. - The mayor of Maple Ridge, B.C., has cut her public appearances following online harassment, says the city’s chief administrative officer. Ted Swabey says in an emailed statem...
May 01, 2017
Anti-capitalists take to the streets in Montreal to denounce 'scheming' rich
MONTREAL - Barely 30 minutes into the anti-capitalist protest march Monday in Montreal, several in the crowd threw canisters of pink gas at police, who responded with tear gas. Moments later, red flag...
May 01, 2017