Category Archives: Canada
Lisee steps down as Parti Quebecois suffers historic defeat, loses party status
MONTREAL - The Parti Quebecois, the standard-bearer of Quebec independence for close to 50 years, suffered one of the worst defeats in its history Monday as the Coalition Avenir Quebec romped to a maj...
Oct 01, 2018
Philippe Couillard reflecting on future after stunning Liberal loss
SAINT-FELICIEN, Que. - Promising to leave the premier’s office with his head held high, Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard said he’s reflecting on his political future after his party was h...
Oct 01, 2018
Legault and his Coalition make history as supporters bask in victory`
QUEBEC - Addressing Quebec for the first time as premier-designate Monday night, Francois Legault touched on a theme he returned to repeatedly during the 39-day election campaign. On the hustings he p...
Oct 01, 2018
The Latest: End-of-night numbers in Quebec election
MONTREAL - The Latest on the Quebec provincial election: - - - 1:40 a.m. With all 125 ridings declared, the Coalition Avenir Quebec has 74 seats, the Liberals 32, Quebec solidaire 10 and the Parti Que...
Oct 01, 2018
Liberals hope relief at getting a deal will trump anger over concessions
OTTAWA - The united partisan front maintained in Canada throughout 14 months of tortuous negotiations on NAFTA evaporated the moment a new agreement was announced, with political opponents scrambling ...
Oct 01, 2018
Ask for public inquiry if you disagree: police complaint commissioner to mayors
VICTORIA - The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner is encouraging two Greater Victoria mayors to ask for a public inquiry if they have a problem with its report that says the politicians misha...
Oct 01, 2018
Threat to Canadian electoral system gets fresh look from new cybersecurity centre
OTTAWA - A fresh look at Canada’s ability to defend against possible online threats to the next national election will among a new federal cybersecurity centre’s first tasks. An updated ve...
Oct 01, 2018
Controversial spyware used to track Canadian-based activist: report
OTTAWA - A new report suggests a controversial commercial spyware was used to infect the cellphone of a prominent Saudi political refugee and activist in Quebec shortly before Saudi authorities arrest...
Oct 01, 2018
Housing minister expects homeless to leave B.C. campground by Tuesday
VICTORIA - A group of homeless people who pitched tents in a B.C. provincial park near Victoria are expected to move into approved shelters and living spaces before a government-imposed deadline, Hous...
Oct 01, 2018
Leaping humpback whale on Vancouver Island cracks boat window with head bang
COMOX, B.C. - Two humpback whales that circled a boat in the waters off Comox, B.C., were a curious sight - until one of them got too close and cracked a window on the vessel with a bang of its head. ...
Oct 01, 2018