Canada

Canada sanctions 43 more Maduro supporters as Lima Group meets on Venezuela

OTTAWA - Canada is sanctioning another 43 people it says are implicated in the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. Global Affairs Canada says the sanctions target high ranking o...

Apr 15, 2019

Former foster child remembers B.C. shooting victim as loving and supportive

SALMON ARM , B.C. - A former foster child of a Salmon Arm, British Columbia shooting victim is remembering Gordon Parmenter as the man who helped him discover his potential. The foster child, who...

Apr 15, 2019

Conservative MP Mark Warawa facing cancer battle, asks for 'miracle'

OTTAWA - A Conservative MP from British Columbia says he is undergoing tests to determine if he has pancreatic cancer - and, if so, how far the disease may have spread. Mark Warawa posted a ...

Apr 15, 2019

Metro grocery stores to permit reusable containers in some departments

MONTREAL - Grocery chain Metro Inc. will allow customers to use reusable containers and zipper bags to purchase fresh products in stores across Quebec. The grocery and drug store company says in ...

Apr 15, 2019

Liberals move ahead on Indigenous agenda after SNC affair, caucus ousters

OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau's Liberals say they are still hearing support from Indigenous people and leaders, despite concerns raised publicly about Trudeau's expulsion of two ex-ministers who h...

Apr 15, 2019

Trudeau walks in Vaisakhi parade after government removes reference to Sikh extremism

VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted the strength and contributions of Canada's Sikh community as he celebrated the religion's holy day of Vaisakhi in Vancouver. "As we celebrate Vais...

Apr 15, 2019

N.L. Liberals battle to stay in power despite province's 'difficult time'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A provincial budget is being tabled Tuesday in Newfoundland and Labrador, but it will surprise no one if it doesn't actually make it to a vote in the House of Assembly. The you...

Apr 15, 2019

Ontario's court challenge against federal carbon tax gets underway today

TORONTO - Ontario's battle against Ottawa's carbon tax gets underway in the province's top court today. The province's Progressive Conservative government has denounced the Greenhouse Gas Polluti...

Apr 15, 2019

In the news today, April 15

Five stories in the news for Monday, April 15 --- ONTARIO'S CARBON TAX COURT CHALLENGE GETS UNDERWAY Ontario's battle against Ottawa's carbon tax gets underway in the province's top cou...

Apr 15, 2019

Missing and murdered Indigenous women's inquiry wages court fight for RCMP files

OTTAWA - The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women is fighting in court for access to two RCMP files the national police force is refusing to hand over. The inquiry is ...

Apr 15, 2019