Category Archives: Canada

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association has strengthened its stand against declawing domestic cats, saying the practice causes unnecessary and avoidable pain. “It is evident that felines suf...

CALGARY - International experts say social workers should play a greater role in helping during natural disasters. The experts are taking part in a University of Calgary workshop with the aim of build...

OTTAWA - The Liberals have promised to spend $7.5 billion over a decade on child care to fund spaces in provinces and territories, as well as indigenous child care on and off-reserve. Here are some nu...

OTTAWA - On May 27, Conservative party members will choose a new leader. Here are five things to know about the election process: 1. Only those who signed up to be members before midnight on March 28,...

CALGARY - The National Energy Board says Canadian coal production dropped to a three-decade low last year as demand waned. Production came in at 60.4 million tonnes, a 12 per cent decline since 2013, ...

Dennis Oland’s lawyers have asked the Supreme Court of Canada to acquit him of second-degree murder based on five issues of “public importance,” including evidence they argue was at ...

OTTAWA - John McCallum, Canada’s new ambassador to China, says human rights and labour standards will form part of any potential free trade agreement between the two countries. Formal trade nego...

YORK, P.E.I. - The Prince Edward Island seed company caught up in controversy over Cheerios’ “Bring Back the Bees” campaign is defending itself - and says it has no regrets. Veseys S...

FREDERICTON - New Brunswick’s government is winning praise for its plan - thought to be a Canadian first - to give political parties a financial incentive to field more women candidates. Premier...

CHARLOTTETOWN - A teenaged hockey player and his father are facing charges following an alleged assault on a referee during a game in Prince Edward Island. The RCMP say the official received minor inj...