Category Archives: Canada
Federal government buying new radar system to better detect severe weather
The federal government is moving to improve Canada’s ability to warn people about severe weather, including tornadoes. The government announced Tuesday that it has signed an $83-million contract...
Feb 28, 2017
Fed Libs say no to would-be candidate in Montreal byelection
MONTREAL - The federal Liberals are putting the kibosh on a bid by a Montreal borough mayor to seek the party nomination in a byelection. Alan DeSousa is hoping to eventually represent the Liberals in...
Feb 28, 2017
Study claims mercury still leaking from mill near Grassy Narrows : chief
TORONTO - A northwestern Ontario First Nation plagued with mercury poisoning for more than 50 years said Tuesday it has evidence that toxic material is still leaking from an upstream paper mill. A new...
Feb 28, 2017
Animal group says there's a growing number of abandoned cats in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - Officials with Cat Rescue Maritimes say they’re seeing a growing number of abandoned cats in New Brunswick - many found near-frozen or starved to death. Dr. Mildred Drost, a veteri...
Feb 28, 2017
Loggers finding few salvageable trees in wake of ferocious Fort McMurray wildfire
CALGARY - Wildfires that swept through the northern Alberta forest near Fort McMurray last May continue to frustrate loggers trying to harvest wood from trees killed by the fire before insects and rot...
Feb 28, 2017
TransCanada suspends $15-billion NAFTA suit on Keystone XL as project advances
CALGARY - TransCanada Corp. has suspended a $15-billion lawsuit against the United States regarding its Keystone XL project following signals by U.S. President Donald Trump that he will likely approve...
Feb 28, 2017
Noisy protest, heated arguments as Trump sons attend hotel opening in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters waved signs and chanted on the streets of Vancouver on Tuesday while inside the newly completed Trump Tower, smiling members of U.S. President Donald Trum...
Feb 28, 2017
Man convicted of killing wife wins 'rare' bail pending murder appeal
TORONTO - A man convicted of killing his wife at a second trial has been granted bail while he appeals. While releasing someone convicted of such a serious crime is unusual, Ontario’s top court ...
Feb 28, 2017
Alberta Premier Notley expects to meet with members of Trump administration
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says she expects to meet face to face Wednesday with members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s government as she continues a visit to Washington, D.C. ...
Feb 28, 2017
John Furlong warmly received at fundraiser after initially being uninvited
VANCOUVER - John Furlong received a standing ovation at a University of British Columbia fundraiser Tuesday while protesters gathered outside to draw attention to what they called the “silencing...
Feb 28, 2017