Category Archives: Canada
Mother charged after allegedly trying to drown 3-year-old son in Ajax, Ont.
AJAX, Ont. - A mother is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after she allegedly tried to drown her three-year-old son near a beach east of Toronto. David Selby, a spokesman for the D...
Feb 13, 2017
Corporate Canada takes comfort after Trump talks of 'outstanding trade relationship'
CALGARY - The sigh from the C-Suite was one of relief as Canadian business leaders took comfort Monday in the positive tone on trade struck by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Donald Trump....
Feb 13, 2017
Ontario cabinet minister temporarily steps aside as he deals with depression
TORONTO - Ontario’s minister of northern development and mines is temporarily stepping aside as he deals with depression. Michael Gravelle said his doctor diagnosed him last year. “Over th...
Feb 13, 2017
Some topical pain relievers containing menthol may cause burns: Health Canada
TORONTO - Health Canada says a safety review has found a risk of serious burns with the use of some over-the-counter topical pain relievers that contain menthol. These pain relievers are applied to th...
Feb 13, 2017
Alberta NDP MLA hedges on promise to bring in bill to kill daylight time
EDMONTON - An Alberta NDP backbencher spearheading legislation to ditch daylight saving time now says it’s not a done deal. The issue seemed to put Edmonton-South West NDP member Thomas Dang at ...
Feb 13, 2017
Balaclava rapist's day parole extended but tightly restricted: parole board
VANCOUVER - The parole board has been keeping a tight rein on the man known as the balaclava rapist since he was granted day parole last year, newly released documents reveal. Larry Takahashi is servi...
Feb 13, 2017
Ontario signals offshore wind moratorium will continue for years
TORONTO - Six years after Ontario abruptly imposed a moratorium on offshore wind projects, citing the need for more research, the government is signalling it will likely continue for several more year...
Feb 13, 2017
Talks underway with federal government on refugee crossings: Manitoba premier
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said his government has been talking with the Prime Minister’s Office about ways to deal with the rising number of refugees illicitly crossing the bor...
Feb 13, 2017
Federal task force to review wired glass use in building code
A federal department responsible for the country’s building code has formed a task force to review upcoming changes to the use of wired glass, which is set to lose its safety designation at the ...
Feb 13, 2017
Liberals set up committee to be sounding board for poverty strategy
OTTAWA - The federal government is turning to public consultations to help craft a poverty reduction strategy. Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos also plans to use the expertise of an adviso...
Feb 13, 2017