Category Archives: Canada
Cities look to copy Montreal's ban of right turns on red, but safety data lacking
MONTREAL - In an effort to prevent pedestrian and cyclist deaths, more North American cities are contemplating imitating Montreal by banning drivers from turning right on red lights. But despite decad...
Nov 12, 2023
Canadians trapped in Gaza still waiting to leave as border crossing set to reopen
OTTAWA - Hundreds of Canadians hoping to escape the besieged Gaza Strip may get their chance as early as Sunday as the sole available land crossing out of the territory was set to reopen following a t...
Nov 12, 2023
Authorities in Gaza say Rafah border crossing into Egypt to reopen as of Sunday
Authorities in the Gaza Strip say the Rafah land crossing between the war-torn territory and Egypt will reopen on Sunday after being closed for the two previous days. The announcement was shared on a ...
Nov 11, 2023
Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions to secure Grey Cup berth
WINNIPEG - Brady Oliveira rushed for 109 yards and one touchdown while Nick Hallett blocked a punt and scored to help propel the Blue Bombers to a franchise-record fourth straight Grey Cup appearance ...
Nov 11, 2023
What Canadians are saying as they mark Remembrance Day across the country
Canadians filled cenotaph and memorial sites across the country to mark Remembrance Day and pay tribute to soldiers who served Canada, both in active combat and peace-keeping or crisis management role...
Nov 11, 2023
Mental health app for Canadian veterans named after Saskatchewan mass stabbing victim
Earl Burns was a veteran of the Canadian military who tried to protect his family and Saskatchewan community of James Smith Cree Nation until his very last breath. A non-profit app in the works has be...
Nov 11, 2023
China ambassador seeks 'rational' relations, trade boost by 'reserving differences'
OTTAWA - China's ambassador to Canada says Ottawa's allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections are hurting economic ties - but he insists his country isn't punishing Canada. His comment...
Nov 11, 2023
National Remembrance Day ceremony to be held in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Canada's national Remembrance Day ceremony is set to kick off in Ottawa at around 10:30 this morning with the veterans' march. Gloria Hooper, the national Silver Cross Mother, will lay a wrea...
Nov 11, 2023
Escaped sex offender Hopley may have changed appearance to elude capture: police
Vancouver police say escaped sex offender Randall Hopley may have changed his appearance by cutting his hair and could frequent stores such as Walmart or sewing supply shops. Police have released a ne...
Nov 10, 2023
Feds, lawyers in First Nations child-welfare case reach $55M deal over legal fees
OTTAWA - The federal government and the class-action lawyers who worked on a historic settlement over First Nations child welfare have reached a $55-million deal over legal fees. The Federal Court app...
Nov 10, 2023