Category Archives: Canada
Impromptu memorial a place for Toronto residents to mourn van tragedy
TORONTO - The creator of an impromptu memorial to victims of a deadly van rampage said he hopes it can help residents express their immeasurable grief. Konstantin Goulich said he taped four large shee...
Apr 24, 2018
When does a criminal act merit a terrorism charge? A look at the law in Canada
OTTAWA - A man has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder after a van struck pedestrians along one of Toronto’s busiest thoroughfares, conjuring mem...
Apr 24, 2018
Police investigating report of man tampering with women's drinks at Halifax bar
HALIFAX - Brittany Bernard and Paige Fitzpatrick arrived around midnight Saturday at the Toothy Moose, a downtown Halifax cabaret packed with college and university students revelling in the end of ex...
Apr 24, 2018
Group wants Ottawa to protect huge Hudson Bay beluga calving area
Environmentalist say the federal government should step in to protect an area of Hudson Bay that is the world’s largest calving area for beluga whales. “The case for protection is just so ...
Apr 24, 2018
University of Alberta stands by decision to give David Suzuki honorary degree
EDMONTON - The University of Alberta is standing by its decision to give David Suzuki an honorary degree despite growing criticism. Earlier this month, the university announced that the longtime envir...
Apr 24, 2018
Liberal MP Francis Drouin says allegation of incident in Halifax bar a mistake
OTTAWA - A Liberal MP who is facing an allegation of assault after a weekend visit to a Halifax bar is speaking out, calling the whole thing a case of mistaken identity. Francis Drouin, who represents...
Apr 24, 2018
NAFTA: Political heavyweights hit Washington in hunt for deal
WASHINGTON - Negotiations have entered an around-the-clock phase in an effort to get a new NAFTA agreement within days, with top political staff converging in Washington for meetings stretching into t...
Apr 24, 2018
Restricting copyright exceptions detrimental to education, says student group
OTTAWA - Student and library associations are voicing their support for a section of the Copyright Act that allows materials to be used for educational purposes without infringing copyright. The Canad...
Apr 24, 2018
'Death Road to Canada' game release on hold due to Toronto van attack
TORONTO - Wednesday’s scheduled console release of the video game “Death Road to Canada” has been delayed due to Monday’s horrific van attack in Toronto. London-based Ukiyo Pub...
Apr 24, 2018
Police officer 'gave himself the space and time' in high-stakes arrest: experts
Experts say the powerful video of Alek Minassian’s arrest reveals a textbook case of an officer defusing danger through a series of life-and-death choices based on training and a calm mind. The ...
Apr 24, 2018