Category Archives: Canada
McGill research finds significant driving impairment 5 hours after cannabis use
MONTREAL - Driving under the influence of cannabis remains dangerous even five hours after use, a new study by McGill University researchers has found. The study published Monday in the Canadian Medic...
Oct 15, 2018
Police tell MMIW inquiry human trafficking under-reported source of violence
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Police say human trafficking is strongly linked to high rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls, but there are major knowledge gaps that keep pervasive traffickin...
Oct 15, 2018
Man who jumped into Toronto shark tank wanted for assault: police
TORONTO - Police say a man who stunned patrons and staff at a popular Toronto aquarium when he stripped naked, hopped a security barrier and jumped into a large shark tank is wanted in connection with...
Oct 15, 2018
Ontario schools prepare for legalization of recreational cannabis
TORONTO - As the arrival of legal cannabis looms, school boards across Ontario are grappling with how to discuss the drug with underage students barred from consuming it while ensuring rules and polic...
Oct 15, 2018
Companies optimistic even before new continental trade pact: Bank of Canada
OTTAWA - A new Bank of Canada poll suggested Monday that companies are optimistic about the year ahead - especially when it comes to sales growth, foreign demand and their investment plans. The quarte...
Oct 15, 2018
September home sales fell 0.4 per cent compared with August: CREA
TORONTO - Canadian home sales fell for the first time in five months in September amid weakening markets in Vancouver and Toronto. The Canadian Real Estate Association said Monday national home sales ...
Oct 15, 2018
'Come From Away' to take show to St. John's, N.L., for benefit performances
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - The hit Canadian musical that was inspired by the kindness of several small Newfoundland communities is returning the favour. The Toronto producer of the award-winning musical...
Oct 15, 2018
Dennis Oland pleads not guilty, again, in 2011 death of millionaire father
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - For the second time in his life, Dennis Oland has stood before a New Brunswick judge and declared he is not guilty of the second-degree murder of his father, Richard Oland. The 50-y...
Oct 15, 2018
In the news today, Oct. 15
Six stories in the news for Monday, Oct. 15 --- CANADIANS WIDELY UNAWARE OF WOMEN’S HISTORY: POLL The organization behind Canada’s Heritage Minutes says provincial education systems need t...
Oct 15, 2018
Canadians widely unaware of accomplishments of famous women, poll suggests
TORONTO - The organization behind Canada’s Heritage Minutes says provincial education systems need to do a better job of teaching students about the country’s most historically significant...
Oct 15, 2018