Category Archives: Canada
A 'roller-coaster of emotions' for Fort McMurray man who lost home, won lottery
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Between May and December of last year, Chris Flett went through two life-changing events: his house burned down and he won the lottery. Flett, 34, recalls fetching his daughter ...
Apr 28, 2017
Fixing mandatory minimum penalties a way to cut court backlogs: minister
GATINEAU, Que. - Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she intends to introduce the first legislative amendments to mandatory minimum sentences this spring, starting to reverse dozens of ...
Apr 28, 2017
Halifax mayor moonlights as stand-up comic for comedy festival Saturday
Halifax’s mayor will try his hand at stand-up comedy this weekend. Mike Savage, known for his off-the-cuff jokes and one-liners in council chambers, will take his humour to the stage of the Hali...
Apr 28, 2017
Appeal court tosses out conviction of man found guilty of molesting young girls
CHARLOTTETOWN - A P.E.I. man found guilty of molesting his three stepdaughters has had his conviction overturned after an appeal court found problems with the length of time it took to get videotaped ...
Apr 28, 2017
Canadian gross domestic product flat in February after hot start to 2017
OTTAWA - Canadian economic growth took a pause in February after the break-neck pace seen at the start the year. Statistics Canada said Friday gross domestic product was unchanged in February, matchin...
Apr 28, 2017
Six stories in the news today, April 28
Six stories in the news for Friday, April 28 --- WHAT IS DONALD TRUMP UP TO ON NAFTA? First, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to rip up NAFTA. Then he didn’t. This week he did again. Now, ...
Apr 28, 2017
B.C. leader could drag Canada into unwanted battle with U.S. on softwood: expert
BURNABY, B.C. - A vow by British Columbia’s Liberal leader to fight American tariffs on softwood lumber may force the federal government to wage an unwanted battle with the United States, an int...
Apr 28, 2017
Vigil held for young woman brutally slain on small Manitoba First Nation
SAGKEENG FIRST NATION, Man. - A sombre candlelight vigil has been held in honour of a 19-year-old woman slain on a small Manitoba First Nation. Two girls, aged 16 and 17, are charged with second-degre...
Apr 27, 2017
Nova Scotia rapper Classified wins ECMA Song of Year for Snoop Dogg collaboration
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - A fun collaboration with Snoop Dogg called “No Pressure” rewarded Nova Scotia rapper Classified with the Song of the Year award Thursday night at the annual East Coast M...
Apr 27, 2017
Manitoba insurance takes back Star Trek fan's plate, says message offensive
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Public Insurance has revoked a Star Trek fan’s personalized licence plate after receiving complaints that its message - ASIMIL8 - is offensive to indigenous people. Nick Trol...
Apr 27, 2017