Category Archives: Canada
Little mosques on the ocean: Halifax welcomes a growing Muslim population
HALIFAX - When nine-year-old Zia Khan arrived in Halifax in the late 1970s, the boy was something of a novelty to newfound friends who knew little about his Muslim heritage or his distant homeland. Kh...
Dec 18, 2016
Gunmen kill 10, including Canadian woman, in attacks on Jordanian police
KARAK, Jordan - Gunmen assaulted Jordanian police in a series of attacks Sunday, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing seven officers, two local civilians and a woman visiting ...
Dec 18, 2016
Fort McMurray fire chief who led battle against the beast retiring in February
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The man who led a fight against “the beast” is planning to move on from his role as Fort McMurray fire chief. Darby Allen became the face of the northeastern Alberta...
Dec 18, 2016
Manitoba premier says he'll be in Costa Rica six to eight weeks a year
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister plans to spend six to eight weeks a year at his vacation home in Costa Rica during his time in office, including this holiday season, but says he will be ge...
Dec 18, 2016
Saskatchewan mother dismayed man charged in her son's death isn't facing a trial
CALGARY - Helen Montgrand can’t get her son’s final moments out of her mind. Mason Montgrand was 21 years old when he was killed at an Edmonton maximum security prison in 2011. A trial for...
Dec 18, 2016
Jordan shooting ambushes kill 10, including Canadian tourist
KARAK, Jordan - Gunmen ambushed Jordanian police in a series of attacks Sunday, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing a woman visiting from Canada, seven officers and two local...
Dec 18, 2016
Montreal's great debate: how much control should government have on restaurants?
MONTREAL - David McMillan, co-owner of Montreal’s renowned Joe Beef restaurant, laments that virtually anyone, regardless of experience, can open an eatery in the gastronomical city. “I ca...
Dec 18, 2016
Provinces take aim at Ottawa's 'ultimatum' in testy health care talks
OTTAWA - Provincial ministers are criticizing what they describe as a lacklustre take-it-or-leave-it offer delivered by the Trudeau government ahead of what have become increasingly bitter talks aroun...
Dec 18, 2016
Longtime opioid users motivated by desire to avoid drug withdrawal
VANCOUVER - John Lenec remembers the song “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” going through his head moments after he slipped off a detox centre bed and began convulsing on the floor. ...
Dec 18, 2016
2 winning tickets split $10 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw
TORONTO - The nearly $10 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw will be shared by two ticket holders - one in Quebec and the other in British Columbia. Each each will get a little mo...
Dec 17, 2016