Category Archives: Canada
First Waterloo, Ont., then the world: A look at BlackBerry's roller-coaster ride
WATERLOO, Ont. - Here is a look at BlackBerry’s 30-year roller-coaster ride: 1984: Research In Motion is founded by University of Waterloo engineering student Mike Lazaridis and University of Wi...
Sep 28, 2016
Campaign promise of a doctor for every Nova Scotian five years away:health CEO
HALIFAX - Premier Stephen McNeil is refusing to let go of a key campaign promise to ensure every Nova Scotian has access to a family doctor, even though the CEO of Nova Scotia’s health authority...
Sep 28, 2016
Judge approves $50 M residential school settlement: 'Everybody is thrilled'
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - An emotional, decade-long battle ended quickly Wednesday for hundreds of former students of Newfoundland and Labrador residential schools. After a two-day hearing, a provincia...
Sep 28, 2016
Elections watchdog urges modernization of outdated electoral process
OTTAWA - Canada’s outdated way of conducting federal elections has reached a tipping point and must be modernized to meet the needs and expectations of voters, says the chief electoral officer. ...
Sep 28, 2016
Family, police seek help in 'suspicious' disappearance of New Brunswick woman
MONCTON, N.B. - Tears ran down Gillian Fletcher’s cheeks and her voice cracked as the New Brunswick woman pleaded publicly for any information that might solve the mysterious disappearance of he...
Sep 28, 2016
Trudeau praises late former Israeli PM Shimon Peres as 'real friend to Canada'
OTTAWA - Canadian leaders of all stripes are paying tribute to Shimon Peres, remembering the Israeli statesman for his tireless dedication to Israel and peace. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, interim C...
Sep 28, 2016
Number of women on corporate boards edged higher to 12 per cent: report
TORONTO - A new report from a coalition of provincial securities regulators says the number of women who hold board seats at TSX-listed companies has ticked slightly higher to 12 per cent. A year ago,...
Sep 28, 2016
Ontario man to face charges in hit and run that killed Montreal woman
MONTREAL - A 33-year-old Ontario man suspected in a Montreal hit and run that killed a woman is to be returned to Quebec to face charges. The man was arrested near North Bay, Ont., on Monday. Montreal...
Sep 28, 2016
Newfoundland's child advocate probes system's role in abuse, suicide cases
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Newfoundland’s Child and Youth Advocate is investigating four new serious incidents affecting children, including the death of a teen in a group home, bringing the total...
Sep 28, 2016
NWT assembly accepts human rights ruling, pays compensation to disabled woman
YELLOWKNIFE - The legislative assembly of the Northwest Territories says it will comply with a ruling by a human rights adjudication panel recommending that it fix a too-heavy door on a washroom for d...
Sep 28, 2016