Category Archives: Canada
Searches on killing, adult diapering found on hard drive in triple murder trial
CALGARY - Computer searches about killing, dismembered bodies and adult diapering were on a hard drive found hidden at the residence of an Alberta man charged with murder of a Calgary couple and their...
Jan 30, 2017
Trump may scare off new investment in Canada, says manufacturing group
OTTAWA - Many large companies are becoming gun-shy about making new investments in Canada because of Donald Trump’s hardline stance on firms investing outside the U.S., says the head of a leadin...
Jan 30, 2017
Quebec man, company convicted in illegal polar bear trade
Two convictions for illegal export of polar bear skins shows Canada is serious about policing trade in wildlife as international commerce in endangered species grows, said an Environment Canada spokes...
Jan 30, 2017
Swift policy response needed in wake of U.S. travel ban: advocates
OTTAWA - Immigration advocates say Canada should walk away from its refugee protection agreement with the United States in the wake of a decision there to suspend all refugee admissions and restrict i...
Jan 30, 2017
Leaders react to Quebec City mosque deadly attack
Leaders throughout Canada and around the world have condemned a Sunday night attack at a mosque in Quebec City that left six people dead and 19 wounded. Here are their reactions. --- “It’s...
Jan 30, 2017
'What's the next mosque?': Imam talks of growing fear after Quebec attack
The attack that killed six men at a Quebec City mosque has stoked growing fear among Canadian Muslims with calls for increased security and awareness about the power of hate speech. “It’s ...
Jan 30, 2017
Trudeau offers solidarity with Canada's Muslim community after mosque attack
OTTAWA - A solemn Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke of sadness and solidarity with Canada’s Muslim community Monday as the country reeled amid the aftermath of a deadly, hate-fuelled “ac...
Jan 30, 2017
Manitoba premier says he supports indigenous hunting rights and is not a racist
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has told a Winnipeg newspaper that he used imprecise and possibly inflammatory language earlier this month when he told rural municipal politicians that ten...
Jan 30, 2017
Timeline of police response to deadly shooting at Quebec City mosque
Six people were killed and five critically injured Sunday night in shooting at a mosque in Quebec City. Here’s a timeline of the police response: - At 7:50 p.m., police receive several calls fro...
Jan 30, 2017
'A very, very big tragedy for us,' says Quebec City mosque leader after attack
QUEBEC - The victims of a mass shooting at a Quebec City mosque were fathers, businessmen, a university professor and others who had gathered for evening prayers, a Muslim community leader said Monday...
Jan 30, 2017