Category Archives: Canada
Quebecers stranded by Haitian protests arrive in Montreal
MONTREAL - Dozens of Quebec tourists who had been trapped in Haiti amid violent street protests were greeted with hugs and tears from relieved loved ones as they landed at Montreal’s airport on ...
Feb 16, 2019
Syrian chocolatier to hire, mentor refugees: 'They come here to contribute'
ANTIGONISH, N.S. - A one-time Syrian refugee who founded a thriving Nova Scotia chocolate company has announced plans to hire and mentor other refugees. Peace by Chocolate of Antigonish, N.S., has com...
Feb 16, 2019
Wilson-Raybould resignation stokes anger, frustration within veterans community
OTTAWA - Jody Wilson-Raybould’s resignation from cabinet this week has stoked long-standing frustration, disappointment and anger among Canada’s veterans, who say they have been ignored an...
Feb 16, 2019
Convicted murderer escaped from Quebec prison, officials say
LAVAL, Que. - Government officials say a convicted murderer has escaped from custody in Laval, Que. Correctional Service Canada says staff at the minimum-security unit of the Federal Training Centre d...
Feb 16, 2019
Conservative leaders to attend against Bill C-69 in Saskatchewan
MOOSOMIN, Sask. - The premiers of Saskatchewan and New Brunswick joined Conservative leader Andrew Scheer on a panel at a rally in rural Saskatchewan on Saturday that was held to draw attention to leg...
Feb 16, 2019
No winning ticket for Friday night's $16.8 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $16.8 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next Lotto Max draw on Feb. 22 will grow to approximately $25 million. Th...
Feb 16, 2019
Graham: U.S. should be stronger on Canadians detained in China
MUNICH - U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said Friday the response by the United States to China detaining two Canadians in apparent retaliation for the arrest of a Chinese Huawei executive has not been stron...
Feb 15, 2019
Former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell accused of sexual assault: British newspaper
LONDON - A British newspaper says police in London are investigating an allegation of sexual assault made against former British Columbia premier Gordon Campbell. The Daily Telegraph says Scotland Yar...
Feb 15, 2019
Ottawa, provincial governments commit to addressing abuse in sports
Canadian politicians are banding together to address harassment, abuse and discrimination in sports, but details on their plans remain slim. Kirsty Duncan, Canada’s Minister of Science and Sport...
Feb 15, 2019
Measles 'outbreak' in Vancouver with nine cases; most linked to French schools
Vancouver Coastal Health says it’s facing an “outbreak” of measles with nine cases in the city this month. The number of confirmed cases more than doubled from four earlier on Friday...
Feb 15, 2019