Category Archives: Canada

Massive fiery highway crash in Montreal claims the life of one person
MONTREAL - One person died and six others were injured Tuesday after a tanker truck carrying what authorities said were hazardous materials crashed on a highway in Montreal and erupted in flames. Prov...
Aug 10, 2016

Global growth outlook lowered about 7 times since Liberals took power: Morneau
OTTAWA - Facing dismal economic data at home, Canada’s finance minister is pointing out that the global growth outlook has been downgraded about seven times since the federal Liberals took offic...
Aug 10, 2016
Ottawa to boost funding to Experimental Lakes Area freshwater research facility
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is expected to reinvest in a world-class freshwater research station in northwestern Ontario that was once in danger of shutting down. The announcement - expected to in...
Aug 10, 2016
DFO not in conflict of interest for promoting, safeguarding fishery: LeBlanc
VANCOUVER - Canada’s fisheries minister is dismissing concerns from stakeholder groups over suggestions the government agency tasked with conserving wild fish stocks is in a conflict of interest...
Aug 10, 2016
Environment minister urges confidence in process after NEB revelations
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Catherine McKenna urged Canadians on Tuesday to have confidence in the evaluation process of large-scale energy projects like Energy East. McKenna declined to comment dir...
Aug 10, 2016
Law allowing abuse survivors to end leases early without penalty takes effect
CALGARY - Twice, Maria Fitzpatrick tried to leave a “horrific” abusive relationship. Twice, she was forced to return. Women’s shelters were only a temporary refuge. It was too expens...
Aug 10, 2016
RCMP charge Calgary man with importing deadly synthetic drug from China
CALGARY - RCMP have charged a Calgary man with importing a dangerous synthetic drug that can be 100 times more powerful than deadly fentanyl. Canada Border Services Agency staff seized a package conta...
Aug 10, 2016
Judge slams Kamloops, B.C., homeowners for ignoring rules, annoying neighbours
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A judge has ordered major renovations be done to a lakeside property near Kamloops, B.C., that neighbours describe as a “monstrosity” and an “abomination.” B.C...
Aug 10, 2016

Security to be tight as UN Secretary-General speaks in Calgary Friday
CALGARY - Security is expected to be tight when the secretary general of the United Nations speaks in Calgary Friday night. Ban Ki-moon is expected to meet with Alberta government officials in the aft...
Aug 10, 2016

Sub completes mission on second try: 'The boat's living up to its obligations'
HALIFAX - Canada’s only fully operational submarine returned to its Halifax port Tuesday after completing a voyage to Scandinavian waters on its second attempt. HMCS Windsor spent about 53 days ...
Aug 10, 2016