Category Archives: Canada
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
Seven skiers, snowboarders, found safe at British Columbia ski resort
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - All seven people reported missing Monday at a ski resort near Kamloops, British Columbia have been found safe. Alan Hobler with Kamloops Search and Rescue says three people were found...
Feb 21, 2017
Charge of mischief against religious property laid after Montreal mosque vandalism
MONTREAL - A 26-year-old man has been charged with mischief against a place of worship after a Montreal mosque was the target of vandalism early Tuesday. Gavin Johnson appeared in court on the single ...
Feb 21, 2017