Category Archives: Canada

Keeping retirement age at 65: PM shares some budget plans with New York audience
NEW YORK - Next week’s federal budget will restore the eligibility for old-age security to 65 as promised, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday, committing to undo one of his predece...
Mar 18, 2016

Father of Terry Fox Dies at Age 80
VANCOUVER: It’s a name known and remembered arond the world. Terry fox became an icon of courage and stamina as he tried to outrun cancer. Unfortunately, his cross Canada erun was cut short, whe...
Mar 08, 2016

Consumers Offered New Viewing Options as CRTC-Mandated Pick-and-Play Take Effect
OTTAWA: As of March 1st, Canadian TV viewers have a choice between their beefy cable or satellite services or a slimmed-down service dubbed “skinny basic.” Cable and satellite TV companies...
Mar 01, 2016

Blood Donation Challenge to Share Personal Stories
CANADA – Canadian Blood Services is looking for 20,000 people to take part in its Giving Life Challenge. The challenge utilizes social media to share personal stories from those who have had to ...
Feb 27, 2016
NewsAlert: Help Dying Should Be Widely Available, With Few Restrictions: Report
OTTAWA - A special parliamentary committee says medical assistance in dying should be made available with few obstacles to Canadians who are suffering from grievous and irremediable medical conditions...
Feb 25, 2016

Federal Deficit Expected to Exceed $20B by Budget Time
OTTAWA: The Finance Department says Ottawa will run a deficit of at least $18.4 billion next year, nearly five times its $3.9-billion projection just three months ago. That means the shortfall could w...
Feb 22, 2016

Children's Liquid Advil Recalled in Canada
CANADA – Health Canada is advising parents about inconsistent dosing in children and infant Advil liquid products. As a precaution, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare has initiated a voluntary recall of...
Feb 13, 2016

Hurricanes Regain Top Spot in WHL with 5-3 win over Tri-City
Lethbridge: Hurricanes re-captured first place in the WHL and racked up their 13th straight home win with a 5-3 decision over the Tri-City Americans on Friday night, in front of 4,392 fans. The two te...
Feb 12, 2016
NewsAlert: Canada's Bombing Mission Over By Feb. 22; Training Mission To Triple
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s fighter jets will end their fight against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria within the next two weeks. Canadian bombs will stop falli...
Feb 08, 2016
Canadian Groundhogs Issue Clashing Weather Predictions
WIARTON, Ont. - Canada’s celebrity groundhogs issued clashing forecasts Tuesday but one of the country’s most prominent meteorologists said the debate over spring’s arrival is moot. ...
Feb 02, 2016