Category Archives: Canada
Winnipeg company publicly shames customer into paying overdue bill
WINNIPEG - A man has paid his overdue bill after a Winnipeg flooring company called him out publicly. River Park Flooring put up an attention-grabbing sign on Monday that said the customer had an outs...
Sep 16, 2016
Canadians contestants are welcome back on TV quiz show 'Jeopardy'
On the popular American quiz show “Jeopardy,” the answer might read: These people can compete once again. The question: Who are Canadian contestants? “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebe...
Sep 16, 2016
Alberta oilsands approvals draw mixed reviews, doubt about project viability
CALGARY - The approval Thursday of three new oilsands projects in Alberta was greeted with relief by proponents and disappointment by an environmentalist, although all agreed low oil prices make build...
Sep 16, 2016
Canada to ratify Paris climate deal while working on national plan
OTTAWA - The Liberal government will ratify the international Paris climate accord this fall even before it reaches a deal with the provinces and territories on how to meet the country’s 2030 em...
Sep 16, 2016
'Well-meaning but ineffective:' Defence says parents didn't intend to kill diabetic son
CALGARY - A defence lawyer says the parents of a diabetic boy who died of starvation and lack of treatment are guilty of manslaughter for their “well-meaning but ineffective care.” Emil Ra...
Sep 16, 2016
Water OK: Oil-spill cities can open intakes on North Saskatchewan River
REGINA - Communities affected by an oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River are being told it’s OK to start using the water again. Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency says the cities ...
Sep 16, 2016
'Unfair and unilateral:' Air Miles expiry the target of proposed class action
CALGARY - The company that runs the Air Miles loyalty rewards program is the target of a proposed class-action lawsuit. A statement of claim filed with the Court of Queen’s Bench this week alleg...
Sep 16, 2016
Winnipeg police officer facing dozens of drug, theft and weapons charges
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg police officer has been arrested on dozens of criminal charges following a year-long internal investigation. Deputy Chief Danny Smyth said Const. Trent Milan, who is 42, is facin...
Sep 16, 2016

Statistics Canada head quits, cites loss of independence
OTTAWA - The Liberal government’s bid to rebuild bridges with Statistics Canada came crashing down Friday with the resignation of the chief statistician over concerns that federal information-te...
Sep 16, 2016

Appeal notice filed in case of man convicted of murdering Alberta couple
EDMONTON - The lawyer for a man found guilty of second-degree murder in the deaths of an Alberta couple says he’s appealing the conviction in the hope of getting an acquittal or a new trial. Bri...
Sep 16, 2016