Category Archives: Canada
Sexual violence case review similar to Philadelphia among new police projects
TORONTO - Ontario is putting $1.8 million toward 15 pilot projects aimed at improving police responses to sexual violence, including two case review models that are similar to a celebrated approach pi...
Feb 15, 2017
B.C. conservation officer attacked, injured by cougar in West Kootenay region
VICTORIA - An emaciated cougar that tried to enter a West Kootenay home through a window attacked and injured a conservation officer this week in British Columbia. Deputy chief Chris Doyle of the Cons...
Feb 15, 2017
B.C. signs LNG benefits deals with First Nations on proposed Petronas project
VICTORIA - The manager of a proposed liquefied natural gas export plant on British Columbia’s northern coast joined Premier Christy Clark Wednesday in touting two agreements reached with First N...
Feb 15, 2017
Stuart McLean, host of CBC Radio's 'Vinyl Cafe,' has died
Stuart McLean, a bestselling author, journalist and humorist who entertained millions as host of the popular CBC Radio program “The Vinyl Cafe,” has died. He was 68. His death was confirme...
Feb 15, 2017
In new report, man claims Justin Bieber punched him in June
CLEVELAND - A Las Vegas man who says Justin Bieber assaulted him in Cleveland eight months ago has filed a police report about the fracas. Thirty-four-year-old Rodney Cannon claims in the report filed...
Feb 15, 2017
Stuart McLean, host of CBC Radio's 'Vinyl Cafe,' dead at 68
TORONTO - Stuart McLean, the bestselling author and soft-spoken humorist whose gentle celebration of life’s biggest and smallest moments endeared him to legions of faithful listeners of CBC Radi...
Feb 15, 2017
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, Feb. 15 --- CANADA AND EUROPE HAIL PASSING OF TRADE PACT: Lawmakers in Canada and Europe are hailing Wednesday’s approval of the Canada-EU free trade...
Feb 15, 2017
Canada Goose files for public offering on Toronto and New York exchanges
TORONTO - Luxury winter jacket maker Canada Goose has filed for initial public offerings on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol "GOOS." The company said in regulatory filings it ...
Feb 15, 2017
Most small Canadian companies not ready to take advantage of CETA, say experts
MONTREAL - While some Canadian companies are eager to boost exports to Europe, small firms that make up the vast majority of businesses lack the global ambition to take advantage of CETA, according to...
Feb 15, 2017
Huge Toronto fire highlights value of contents insurance: experts
TORONTO - Experts say a massive fire at a Toronto athletics facility this week that forced the evacuations of six buildings vividly demonstrates why landlords are increasingly insisting rental tenants...
Feb 15, 2017