Category Archives: Canada

OTTAWA - As Canadians mark Remembrance Day on Friday, they are being encouraged to remember the 13 military search-and-rescue technicians who have died in the line of duty since 1947. Here are some fa...

OTTAWA - Canadians from coast to coast paused in remembrance and gratitude Friday for those who offered their lives in service of their country - but it was one young woman’s personal gesture th...

Four stories in the news for Friday, Nov. 11 --- FANS, CELEBRITIES AND POLITICIANS REMEMBER LEONARD COHEN People from all walks off life are mourning the death of Leonard Cohen. The legendary composer...

For many Canadian musicians who grew up listening to and being inspired by Leonard Cohen, his death announced on Thursday hit the saddest of notes. “An elegant practitioner of the senses. Fully ...

Some key dates in the life and career of Leonard Cohen: Sept. 21, 1934: Leonard Cohen is born in Montreal. 1945: Cohen’s father dies. 1951: He enrols at McGill University, where he goes onto win...

Studio, live and compilation albums by Leonard Cohen who has died at the age of 82. 1967 – Songs of Leonard Cohen 1969 – Songs From a Room 1971 – Songs of Love and Hate 1973 – ...

Tributes to poet and musical legend Leonard Cohen flooded the web shortly after his death was announced on Thursday: “No other artist’s music felt or sounded like Leonard Cohen’s. Ye...

Montreal musical icon Leonard Cohen was returned home for a traditional Jewish memorial service Thursday, three days after he died in Los Angeles. Cohen was laid to rest beside his parents, grandparen...

VANCOUVER - Hundreds of protesters snaked their way through downtown Vancouver on Thursday, pumping their fists in the air and chanting “Love trumps hate,” as they rallied against the outc...

VANCOUVER - A man was fatally shot by Vancouver police Thursday afternoon after a police spokesman says he confronted officers when they were called to a robbery in progress at a Canadian Tire store. ...