Category Archives: Canada
14 per cent of sausages tested across Canada had meat not on label: study
A federally funded study has found sausages sold in grocery stores in several provinces contain meat not declared on the label. The research, conducted by a team at the University of Guelph and commis...
Feb 13, 2019
Observers 'gobsmacked' at new revelation about lost QuadrigaCX currency
HALIFAX - The revelation that the embattled QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange recently lost track of more than $460,000 in crypto-coins has left some industry observers reeling with disbelief. “...
Feb 13, 2019
As women celebrate historic Congress, consensus is the hardest roads lie ahead
WASHINGTON - Just up Pennsylvania Avenue from Capitol Hill, where a roof-raising posse of congresswomen wearing white upstaged Donald Trump during last week’s state of the union, a drizzle-soake...
Feb 13, 2019
Two women investigated for anti-Indigenous comments given conditions by mediation circle
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION, Canada - Two Manitoba women arrested over online comments that threatened violence against Indigenous people have been given seven conditions following a mediation circle on a ...
Feb 13, 2019
David Assman has cheeky response after being denied personalized licence plate
MELVILLE, Sask. - A Saskatchewan man has come up with a cheeky response to the province rejecting his request for a personalized licence plate. David Assman, pronounced Oss-man, wanted to put his last...
Feb 13, 2019
Quebec winter carnival vows to improve parade after first event deemed a flop
MONTREAL - Organizers of Quebec City’s winter carnival learned this week the depth of anger they risk facing if they mess with one of the city’s most beloved winter traditions - or its sno...
Feb 13, 2019
Canadian election observers arrive in Ukraine amid fears of Russian meddling
OTTAWA - The first waves of Canadian election monitors have arrived in Ukraine, as fears rise over Russian meddling in the March 31 presidential ballot. The observer missions are crucial to preserving...
Feb 13, 2019
Canada Post cancels mail delivery in eastern provinces, slows it in West
OTTAWA - Canada Post says a major snowstorm is making it too dangerous to deliver mail in much of Central and Eastern Canada. Quebec, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island are all having their mail ...
Feb 13, 2019
Former SNC-Lavalin executive wants fraud and bribery case thrown out over delays
MONTREAL - A former vice-president of SNC-Lavalin facing charges of fraud and bribery in connection with the company’s dealings in Libya is trying to get his case thrown out due to what his lawy...
Feb 13, 2019
Family of missing B.C. cowboy makes emotional appeal for information
MERRITT, B.C. - The family of a ranch manager who went missing near Merritt, B.C., is asking for information nearly three weeks after the 32-year-old was last seen. Ben Tyner has been the manager of t...
Feb 13, 2019