Category Archives: Canada
A breakdown of the possibilities that could arise from Ontario's vote
The twists and turns of Ontario’s election campaign have made it impossible to predict the outcome of Thursday’s vote, with several possible scenarios in play. The Progressive Conservative...
Jun 06, 2018
Winnipeg man guilty of trying to kill ex-wife, two lawyers fires own counsel
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba man found guilty of attempting to murder his former wife and two lawyers by sending them letter bombs has fired his own legal counsel and told court Wednesday that evidence was &...
Jun 06, 2018
Sex assault prompts calls for alleged attacker to be labelled dangerous offender
HALIFAX - The alleged sexual assault of a Halifax woman by a man with a long history of sexual violence is prompting calls that he be designated a dangerous offender if found guilty. Sem Paul Obed has...
Jun 06, 2018
Nova Scotia shortlisted as potential site for world's first whale sanctuary
HALIFAX - A secret location along Nova Scotia’s southwest coast has been shortlisted as a potential site for the world’s first retirement home for whales and dolphins raised in captivity. ...
Jun 06, 2018
Alberta redesigns driver's licences, adds iconic dinosaur Albertosaurus
EDMONTON - Alberta is redesigning its driver’s licences and including one change that was 66 million years in the making. The new licences will have modern, updated security features such as cle...
Jun 06, 2018
Trans Mountain deal fails to change Suncor position on Canadian competitiveness
CALGARY - The CEO of Suncor Energy Inc. says it will continue to avoid spending on large growth projects in Canada despite the federal government’s move last week to purchase the Trans Mountain ...
Jun 06, 2018
Liberals look at building affordable housing for homeless veterans
OTTAWA - The federal government is considering whether to foot the bill for the construction of affordable housing units as part of a fresh push to help homeless military veterans get off the streets ...
Jun 06, 2018
Saskatchewan brings in rules to prevent random street checks by police
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Police Commission is telling officers not to randomly stop people on the street and ask for information. The commission also reminded people Wednesday that they are under no ...
Jun 06, 2018
B.C. doctors can't limit opioids or discriminate against pain patients: college
VANCOUVER - British Columbia doctors treating patients with chronic pain will be required to prescribe opioids without limiting dosage or refusing to see patients who are on the medication that has co...
Jun 06, 2018
Party leaders make final-day pitch to undecided Ontario voters
TORONTO - Ontario’s main party leaders used the final day of the provincial election campaign to make a last pitch to those voters still sitting on the fence. They warned of the economic perils ...
Jun 06, 2018