Category Archives: Canada
Hockey stick assist credited for helping save bald eagle near Revelstoke, B.C.
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - An injured eagle that was coaxed to safety in southeastern British Columbia with the help of a hockey stick and a chunk of salmon appears to be on the mend. The juvenile male bald eag...
Dec 21, 2016
Nova Scotia amends 'conquered people' legal brief in Alton Gas appeal
HALIFAX - A controversial legal argument that implied members of a First Nation band are a conquered people has been removed from a Nova Scotia government brief submitted to the court in the Alton Gas...
Dec 21, 2016
Toronto man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. prison for role in drug trafficking op
TORONTO - A Toronto man convicted in Massachusetts for his role in a drug trafficking and money laundering operation has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. U.S. authorities say David Nguyen has als...
Dec 21, 2016
New deal hikes costs at troubled Muskrat Falls hydro project to almost $11.7B
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Costs continue to soar at the delayed Muskrat Falls hydro project in Labrador as a new contract to settle construction disputes will drive the price tag to almost $11.7 billio...
Dec 21, 2016
Former presidential hopeful Rubio asks Canada to change Super Bowl ad policy
OTTAWA - Former Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio has added his voice to growing pressure on Canada’s broadcast regulator to reverse a decision banning the substitution of Canadian ads...
Dec 21, 2016
Why are we drinking bottled water? Wynne wants debate on future of industry
TORONTO - Ontario plans to increase its charge for water-taking permits for bottled water companies in the new year, but Premier Kathleen Wynne says she wants a bigger discussion on the future of the ...
Dec 21, 2016
Brand of potato chips recalled over salmonella concern
OTTAWA – Old Dutch Foods Ltd. is recalling one its potato chip brands because of possible salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Old Dutch brand Cheddar and Sour Crea...
Dec 21, 2016
Five stories in the news today, Dec. 21
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, Dec. 21 --- PRIME MINISTER TO TALK PIPELINES IN CALGARY Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Calgary today for the first time since approving two major pipeline ...
Dec 21, 2016
Clark dons hard hat in quest for 5th Liberal mandate, hammers out jobs platform
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier Christy Clark never seems to miss the chance to put on a hard hat and pose with workers for what has become the trademark photo opportunity of her government. She&#...
Dec 21, 2016
Trudeau says Canada will capitalize if Trump takes a step back on climate change
CALGARY - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says if the United States takes a step back on fighting climate change under Donald Trump, Canada will capitalize. After a Calgary speech to business owners, Tr...
Dec 21, 2016