Category Archives: Canada
Rip currents, heavy rainfall expected as Gert glances Atlantic Canada
HALIFAX - Environment Canada warned of rip currents, rapidly changing water levels and heavy rainfall in parts of Atlantic Canada as hurricane Gert glanced the region Thursday. The national weather fo...
Aug 17, 2017
Four stories in the news for today, Aug. 17
Four stories in the news for Thursday, Aug. 17 --- AUTO LIKELY HIGH ON U.S. NAFTA AGENDA Early indications are pointing to a potential No. 1 issue for the U.S. in a renegotiated NAFTA: automobiles. Wh...
Aug 17, 2017
Jobs, supply chain, growth: Why autos are such an important part of NAFTA
TORONTO - The future of more than a million direct and spinoff jobs related to the auto industry are a critical part of what’s at stake at the NAFTA renegotiation table in Washington after the U...
Aug 17, 2017
Raspberry mousse cakes sold in multiple provinces recalled for norovirus
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says various raspberry mousse cakes have been recalled after it was discovered the desserts contained norovirus. The agency issued an expanded recall notic...
Aug 17, 2017
'Deadpool 2' production resumes in Vancouver after stuntwoman's death
VANCOUVER - Production on the movie “Deadpool 2” appears to have resumed in Vancouver, two days after a stuntwoman was killed in a motorcycle accident on set. Crew members were back at wor...
Aug 16, 2017
Some of what was said Wednesday as three-way NAFTA talks got underway
WASHINGTON - Some quotes from Day 1 of the NAFTA renegotiation talks: “Our approach stems from one essential insight, we pursue trade, free and fair, knowing it is not a zero-sum game.” - ...
Aug 16, 2017
Far-right groups hurting Quebec's image internationally: minister
Quebec’s international reputation is taking a hit due to the increased visibility of homegrown far-right groups, the province’s international relations minister said Wednesday. The provinc...
Aug 16, 2017
'We all knew he was like this:' Salman Rushdie unsurprised by Trump
TORONTO - As Donald Trump continues to face backlash for blaming “both sides” at a deadly protest in Charlottesville, Va., celebrated author Salman Rushdie says he’s not surprised by...
Aug 16, 2017
U.S. doctor is identified as the man killed in crash involving Vancouver bus
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - A Massachusetts hospital group says one of its doctors was the man killed by a bus while on vacation with his family in Vancouver. The chief executive physician at Baystate Health...
Aug 16, 2017
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, Aug. 16 --- U.S. TALKING TOUGH AT NAFTA TALKS: NAFTA negotiations are underway and the United States says it wants major changes to the agreement, not mere...
Aug 16, 2017