Category Archives: Canada
Man charged after camera found in thermos allegedly used to film in washroom
TORONTO - A Toronto man has been arrested after allegedly using a camera hidden in a thermos to film people in a washroom. Police say officers responded to a call about a suspicious incident at the Re...
Feb 21, 2017
Canadians warn against Trump pressure to change strategy for fighting ISIL
PERSIAN GULF - Two senior Canadian generals have defended the current strategy for defeating ISIL in Iraq and Syria, which U.S. officials have put under review following scathing criticism by Presiden...
Feb 21, 2017
Theft of more than a dozen snakes was likely targeted, police say
THOROLD, Ont. - More than a dozen deadly snakes are both at risk themselves and pose potential danger to others after a weekend break-in in southern Ontario, local police said Tuesday. Niagara Regiona...
Feb 21, 2017
Tale of the tape: A quick look at Restaurant Brands International and Popeyes
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Restaurant Brands International is set to acquire the Popeyes fried chicken chain under a deal announced Tuesday worth US$1.8 billion. Here’s a quick look at the two fast-food c...
Feb 21, 2017
Sonia LeBel, former Charbonneau Commission lawyer, joins Quebec's Coalition party
MONTREAL - The former lead counsel for the commission that looked into corruption in Quebec’s construction industry has joined the province’s third biggest political party. Sonia LeBel say...
Feb 21, 2017
Anti-Semitic notes at Toronto condominium investigated as hate crime
TORONTO - Notes with anti-Semitic messages that were left on doors at a north Toronto condominium are being investigating as a hate crime, police said Tuesday. Several residents of the building found ...
Feb 21, 2017
Ontario science teacher denies anti-vaccine allegations at hearing
TORONTO - An Ontario science teacher accused of telling his high school students they could die as a result of vaccination had a history of pushing anti-vaccine theories, a disciplinary hearing heard ...
Feb 21, 2017
'And then the lights went out:' Dog helps save man, boys in collapsed fort
LAWRENCETOWN, N.S. - A Nova Scotia man is praising the efforts of the family dog for helping save him and two young boys who were buried under a heavy mountain of snow after their fort collapsed on to...
Feb 21, 2017
Man accused of killing off-duty police officer arrested for alleged bail breach
HALIFAX - A man accused of killing an off-duty Nova Scotia police officer has been charged with breaching his bail conditions. Halifax police say Christopher Calvin Garnier could not be found over the...
Feb 21, 2017
Parent company of Tim Hortons to buy Popeyes restaurant chain for $1.8 billion
TORONTO - The parent company of Tim Hortons and Burger King is making a move to add fried chicken to its repertoire with an offer to buy Popeyes in a friendly deal. Restaurant Brands International (TS...
Feb 21, 2017