Category Archives: Canada
Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard facing three sex offence charges in Toronto
Toronto police have charged the frontman of the rock band Hedley with three sexual offences involving two women. Police say Jacob Hoggard, 34, was arrested Monday and is scheduled to appear in a Toron...
Jul 23, 2018
A by-the-numbers look at crime in Canada in 2017 and unfounded cases
OTTAWA - For the first time in 15 years, Statistics Canada is publishing data on the number of crimes reported to police that officers deemed to be unfounded. The designation means officers determined...
Jul 23, 2018
Critical federal review fuels new calls for immigration detention reforms
OTTAWA - A highly critical federal audit is fuelling calls for fundamental reforms to Canada’s border agency and the way it deals with detainees during investigations and immigration hearings. T...
Jul 23, 2018
OECD says Canada must review tax policies to remain competitive with the U.S.
CALGARY - The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada must review its tax policies to remain competitive with the United States. In a report, the Paris-based group says U.S....
Jul 23, 2018
Canada launches NAFTA challenge of 'illegal' U.S. tariffs on solar panels
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government has asked for a NAFTA review of a Trump administration tariff on solar panel cells, saying the 30-per-cent charge is illegal and unfair. The Liberal government consider...
Jul 23, 2018
Witnesses describe shooting rampage at Toronto's Greektown
TORONTO - A lively Toronto neighbourhood known for its restaurants and nightlife was the scene of panic and chaos on Sunday night as a gunman fired at unsuspecting bystanders, killing two and injuring...
Jul 23, 2018
Security forces scramble as man approaches ceremonial guard on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - A 24-year-old man was taken into custody Monday morning in connection with an incident during the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill. The Defence Department said th...
Jul 23, 2018
Nova Scotia MLA apologizes for blaming health care costs on 'lifestyle choices'
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia MLA is apologizing for a social media post that appeared to blame rising health care costs on the “lifestyle choices” of the province’s residents. Hugh MacKay...
Jul 23, 2018
City of Montreal increases age limit for unsupervised youngsters in pools
MONTREAL - The move by Montreal to increase the minimum age for youngsters to be allowed into its public swimming pools without supervision is getting the thumbs-up from the province’s lifesavin...
Jul 23, 2018
Girl eats 15 pieces of edible pot product: 'It looked just like a chocolate bar'
HALIFAX - A four-year-old Nova Scotia girl was hospitalized after eating 15 pieces of an edible marijuana product she thought was a chocolate bar. The Halifax district RCMP issued a statement Monday s...
Jul 23, 2018