Category Archives: Canada
Quebec Justice Minister Stephanie Vallee won't seek re-election
Quebec Justice Minister Stephanie Vallee will not run again in this year’s provincial election. Vallee held a news conference in Quebec City on Wednesday to say she wants to focus on her family ...
Feb 28, 2018
Seven of 10 Bloc Quebecois caucus members quit over leader's style
MONTREAL - Shortly after seven of the 10 Bloc Quebecois MPs quit Wednesday citing Martine Ouellet’s leadership style, the embattled leader defiantly told reporters she wasn’t going anywher...
Feb 28, 2018
India denies 'baseless' claim of role in Atwal affair; Trudeau defends official
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau doubled down Wednesday on his support for a senior government official who suggested factions in the Indian government sabotaged the prime minister’s trip to India last w...
Feb 28, 2018
Parents, Muslim group welcome budget's $81 million for federal no-fly fixes
OTTAWA - Parents of young children and a national Muslim group are welcoming a federal budget commitment to address fairness and privacy concerns with Canada’s no-fly list. The budget sets aside...
Feb 28, 2018
In the news today, Feb. 28
Five stories in the news for Tuesday, Feb. 27 --- LIBERAL VALUES PROMINENT IN 2018 BUDGET Women, science and conservation are among the main themes of Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s latest budg...
Feb 28, 2018
Loud, loving parrots at Vancouver sanctuary can stay for now, but need new homes
VANCOUVER - A group of parrots awaiting adoption in Vancouver can stay put for now, after a lease on a warehouse full of the chattering birds was extended. Jan Robson, spokeswoman for the Greyhaven Ex...
Feb 28, 2018
Canadian program providing alcohol to heavy drinkers envied by Scotland
VANCOUVER - A radical treatment that provides daily doses of alcohol to people struggling with problem drinking in several Canadian cities is getting attention from other countries wanting to emulate ...
Feb 28, 2018
Accused serial killer Bruce McArthur makes court appearance, has case put over
TORONTO - Accused serial killer Bruce McArthur made a brief appearance in a Toronto court Wednesday where his case was put over for another two weeks. McArthur, a 66-year-old self-employed landscaper,...
Feb 28, 2018
Trouble plaguing Ontario Tories bubbles up at leadership debate
OTTAWA - The Ontario Progressive Conservatives’ efforts to leave behind weeks of unprecedented chaos took a hit Wednesday as candidates vying to replace ousted leader Patrick Brown painted a pic...
Feb 28, 2018
Manitoba NDP appoints 2 women to lead probe into sex harassment, misconduct
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba NDP has appointed two women as commissioners to investigate reports of sexual harassment and misconduct from staff and elected officials. Kemlin Nembhard is a former provincial...
Feb 27, 2018