Category Archives: Canada

Liberals extend Ukraine mission to 2019, but face criticism for not doing more
OTTAWA - The Liberal government on Monday extended its military training mission in Ukraine, amid warnings Russia could attempt to “destabilize” Canada’s political system. But while ...
Mar 06, 2017
Winter storm killed more fish than previously thought at N.S. fish farm:province
SHELBURNE, N.S. - A fish farm that was damaged following severe winter storms last month sustained a “higher than expected” mortality rate, says Nova Scotia’s fisheries minister. In ...
Mar 06, 2017
'Unacceptable' that some fuel from spill can't be cleaned: First Nation chief
PORT HARDY, B.C. - An oily rainbow-like sheen on the waters surrounding a diesel fuel spill off the north coast of Vancouver Island cannot be cleaned up, sparking fears among a nearby First Nation tha...
Mar 06, 2017

Bail hearing postponed until Wednesday for university bomb threat suspect
MONTREAL - A bail hearing for the man charged with calling in an alleged bomb threat against Muslim students at Concordia University has been put off until Wednesday. Hisham Saadi, 47, appeared in cou...
Mar 06, 2017

Class action lawsuit filed against N.B. marijuana producer over pesticides
MONCTON, N.B. - Medical marijuana users have filed a class-action lawsuit against a New Brunswick producer after unapproved pesticides were found in its products. Wagners Law filed a statement of clai...
Mar 06, 2017
Routine inspection of Marineland finds no issues: OSPCA
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - Ontario’s animal welfare agency says a recent inspection of Marineland found no issues of concern at the park, which faces 11 animal cruelty charges. The Ontario Society fo...
Mar 06, 2017
Judge rules statements admissible at trial of Quebecer facing terror charges
MONTREAL - A Quebec man who told undercover federal agents he wanted to travel to Syria to join the Islamic State wasn’t coerced into making the confession, the judge hearing his trial ruled Mon...
Mar 06, 2017

Officer tells inquiry he didn't intentionally alter text dates after shooting
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - The Newfoundland police officer who shot and killed Don Dunphy says he didn’t intentionally alter the dates of messages on his BlackBerry cellphone, nor did he mean anyt...
Mar 06, 2017

RCMP commissioner Bob Paulson says he plans to leave his post by summer
OTTAWA - The top Mountie has decided the time has come for him to retire. In a message to the force on Monday, RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson said he will leave at the end of June to focus on his famil...
Mar 06, 2017

Inexpensive N.S. mansion that captivated Internet is sold - over asking
NEWPORT LANDING, N.S. - An historic manor in rural Nova Scotia that captivated social media users with its ornate finishes and rustic charm has sold over asking - and it may have coattails for other w...
Mar 06, 2017