Canada

Five stories in the news today, Feb. 23

Five stories in the news for Thursday, Feb. 23: --- ALBERTA PRESENTS 3Q NUMBERS ON BUDGET Albertans will learn today if there’s any good news to report on the province’s multibillion-dolla...

Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2017

P.E.I. politicians seek to end any debate over where Confederation began

FREDERICTON - Two of Canada’s friendliest provinces are in a polite tug of war over which can claim bragging rights as the catalyst of Confederation. Two Prince Edward Island federal politicians...

Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2017

Cops arrest 18 people in cross-border investigation that seized fentanyl-laced pills, guns

VAUGHAN, Ont. - Thousands of fentanyl-laced pills described by police as “potential doses of death” and nearly two dozen guns were seized this week as officers arrested 18 people in an int...

Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2017

One of 3 Quebecers accused of smuggling drugs in Australia abandons bail bid

SYDNEY, Australia - One of three Quebecers accused of trying to import a large amount of cocaine into Australia last year will remain in custody until her trial is scheduled to begin on Aug. 28. A law...

Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2017

Jury hears chilling 911 call made from scene of Edmonton warehouse attack

EDMONTON - A chilling 911 call made by a panicked supervisor has been played in court at the trial of a man accused of murdering two co-workers and wounding others during an attack at an Edmonton groc...