Category Archives: Canada
Indigenous leaders to press federal government on services in northern community
OTTAWA - Indigenous leaders are set to press the federal government on Thursday over services available in Wapekeka First Nation - a tiny community in northern Ontario mourning the suicides of two 12-...
Jan 18, 2017
'I don't intend to be pushed around': Quotes from Trump's point man for NAFTA
WASHINGTON - Canada and other countries reliant on trade with the United States have been watching closely for signals from the incoming administration about its intentions regarding Donald Trump̵...
Jan 18, 2017
Some facts on illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C.
VICTORIA - Some facts about illicit drug overdose deaths in 2016 in British Columbia: - The 914 people who died last year represents an almost 80-per-cent increase from 2015, when 510 people died. - T...
Jan 18, 2017
Loonie loses more than a cent after Poloz says rate cut still 'on the table'
TORONTO - A suggestion from the head of Canada’s central bank that an interest rate cut “remains on the table” sent the Canadian dollar down more than a full U.S. cent on Wednesday. ...
Jan 18, 2017
A selection of quotes from Conservative leadership candidate Kevin O'Leary
OTTAWA - Some recent and past statements by Conservative leadership contestant Kevin O’Leary: On politics: Jan. 18, 2017: “Canadians are looking for a prime minister who is not a career po...
Jan 18, 2017
A noisy majority: Anti-Trump protesters to line inaugural parade route
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump will get an earful from America’s noisy majority as he moves into his new home Friday. He’ll be jeered on the parade route as he enters the White House with the l...
Jan 18, 2017
Fate of police floats in Toronto Pride festivities uncertain after vote
TORONTO - Uncertainty is swirling around a vote by the organizer of Toronto’s Pride parade to ostensibly ban official police floats from future festivities. A surprise vote at Pride Toronto̵...
Jan 18, 2017
Lead legal counsel announced for inquiry into missing, murdered indigenous women
OTTAWA - Susan Vella, a lawyer with extensive experience in representing victims of sexual trauma has been named lead counsel for the inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women. An award-winni...
Jan 18, 2017
Officer continues to lead police union while facing assault, perjury charges
CALGARY - The Calgary Police Association continues to be led by an officer who has been charged with perjury and assault with a weapon, a vice-president with the 2,200-member union said Wednesday. Mik...
Jan 18, 2017
Nova Scotia's offshore oil dream awaits better news: 'It doesn't look good'
HALIFAX - Shell’s decision to seal two exploration wells off Nova Scotia has set back the province’s dream of offshore riches, but analysts say it’s early days in what may prove to b...
Jan 18, 2017