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As it marks 50 years in Canada, McDonald's fights to shed junk food image

TORONTO - The head of McDonald’s Canada wants you to know one thing as it marks the golden anniversary of the Golden Arches in this country. “I will tell you straight out that the reputati...

Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2016

2017 a year to shape Canada, governor general says in final New Year's message

OTTAWA - Governor General David Johnston is marking the start of what’s likely his last few months as the Queen’s representative in Canada by urging all Canadians to make 2017, Canada̵...

Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2016

Funeral to be held Saturday for couple struck and killed by alleged drunk driver

CORNER BROOK, N.L. - A funeral service will be held Saturday for a couple who were run down by an alleged drunk driver as they walked home from a Christmas gathering in western Newfoundland. Merle and...

Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2016

Five stories in the news today, Dec. 29

Five stories in the news for Thursday, Dec. 29 --- SEARCH SUSPENDED FOR MISSING B.C. SNOWSHOERS Bad weather and a risk of avalanche forced crews to suspend the search for two Vancouver-area men missin...

Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2016

Nearly half of Canadians aren't taking steps to meet financial goals: CIBC survey

TORONTO - A new report from CIBC says about half of Canadians aren’t taking sufficient steps to stay on top of their financial priorities in the coming year. A poll conducted this month for the ...

Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2016

Widow of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford charged with impaired driving

Toronto police say the widow of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford has been arrested and charged with impaired driving. Const. Victor Kwong says Renata Ford was arrested at about 6 p.m. Wednesday as she sat ...