Category Archives: Canada
Redblacks fans gasp, then party in tense Grey Cup overtime win
TORONTO - It was like a collective paralysis followed by fits of joy for an Ottawa-heavy crowd after the Redblacks beat the Calgary Stampeders to win the Grey Cup in overtime Sunday night. The Redblac...
Nov 27, 2016
Ontario police say 'Grand Theft Auto' prompted boy, 11, to drive on major highway
VAUGHAN, Ont. - Ontario Provincial Police say an 11-year-old boy has been returned to his parents after leading officers on a chase on a major highway north of Toronto. Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says police ...
Nov 27, 2016
Alberta men's baseball team will change from 'Indians' to 'Trappers'
INNISFAIL, Alta. - A men’s baseball team in central Alberta is changing its name from “Indians” to “Trappers” after years of online pressure and accusations of racism. Te...
Nov 27, 2016
'Dumping Day' docked by blustery forecasts in effort to make lobster hunt safer
HALIFAX - On the last Monday of November, lobster fishers sail into the sunrise peeking over the waters off southern Nova Scotia, boats teeming with stacks of cages, coiled lines and buoys inscribed w...
Nov 27, 2016
Japan waits to deal direct with Canada on trade, not ready to abandon TPP: envoy
OTTAWA - Japan wants Canada to join the fight against rising American protectionism, but that doesn’t extend to reviving its own direct trade talks with Canada, says the Japanese ambassador. Env...
Nov 27, 2016
Federal government advised against federal ban on replacement workers
OTTAWA - A senior official in the federal labour program was told earlier this year that a federal ban on the use of replacement workers during strikes could potentially increase the frequency and dur...
Nov 27, 2016
Ice cream company tries to keep struggling school in small community
A Canadian ice cream company based in a small Ontario town is trying to keep the single school in its community open amid dozens of proposed closures province-wide - but some are cautioning against pr...
Nov 27, 2016
Italian Montrealers oppose removing storied artist's name from park
Montreal’s mayor is again facing criticism over changing the name of a city park - this time from members of the Italian community fighting to preserve the legacy of renowned local artist. A par...
Nov 27, 2016
Lack of services perpetuates indigenous mental health crisis: frontline workers
Indigenous leaders say rampant child sexual abuse on many reserves across the country is an underlying contributor to mental health crises - particularly among young people - but a lack of funding and...
Nov 27, 2016
Manitoba premier may be eyeing more than a wage freeze: professor
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has been walking a fine line in the last week - saying he intends to bring in legislation next spring to control public-sector wage growth, but also refusin...
Nov 27, 2016