Category Archives: Canada
Resolute Forest Products loses most of lawsuit against enviro groups in U.S.
A Montreal-based forestry company has had most of its lawsuit against a group of environmental organizations dismissed by a California judge. The suit was brought by Resolute Forest Products against G...
Jan 22, 2019
B.C. hopes federal election won't get in way of co-operation on money laundering
VANCOUVER - British Columbia’s attorney general says he is hoping a federal election campaign won’t get in the way of Ottawa fully co-operating with the province to deal with serious alleg...
Jan 22, 2019
Canadian navy pressing ahead on life extensions for submarines
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence is pushing ahead with plans to extend the lives of Canada’s submarine fleet, with the head of the navy hoping some work will start in the coming month...
Jan 22, 2019
Transgender girl says sex-ed repeal made her nervous about returning to school
TORONTO - A transgender girl fighting the Ontario government’s repeal of a modernized sex-ed curriculum says she felt nervous about returning to school last fall after the policy change was anno...
Jan 22, 2019
Kenney accuser declines to specify which housing rules he says Kenney broke
EDMONTON - A lawyer accusing Alberta United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney of breaking parliamentary residency rules while serving as an MP is declining to explain which regulation he believes Kenne...
Jan 22, 2019
B.C. Greens won't support officials' return to legislature after spending report
VICTORIA - British Columbia’s Green party will not support the return to the legislature of two senior officers after a report by the Speaker was released alleging spending abuses. Andrew Weaver...
Jan 22, 2019
Cannabis-carrying border-crossers could be hit with fines under coming system
OTTAWA - Travellers caught sneaking small amounts of marijuana into Canada could soon be forced to pay fines. Although stiff criminal penalties will remain options on the books, the federal border age...
Jan 22, 2019
Canada Food Guide quick facts: What's in, what's out and new lifestyle tips
OTTAWA - Canada Food Guide quick facts Health Canada has updated its advice for Canadians to help them eat better and develop healthier food habits. What’s new: – Recommends eating plenty ...
Jan 22, 2019
Oaths on eagle feathers to be allowed in Manitoba RCMP detachments
WINNIPEG - The head of the RCMP in Manitoba says providing an eagle feather to people swearing oaths is a positive step toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities. Assistant Commissioner Scott ...
Jan 22, 2019
Canada made sexual predator 'our problem,' American prosecutor says
A convicted killer and sexual predator who could have spent his life in Canadian prison was instead back in the United States Tuesday for a court hearing, as an American prosecutor questioned the Paro...
Jan 22, 2019