Category Archives: Canada
B.C. woman regains Canadian citizenship stripped by arcane law
VANCOUVER - Byrdie Funk marked Canada Day by taking a citizenship oath, but unlike the 150 people around her who also raised their right arm to do the same, she is hardly a newcomer. Funk, who is a th...
Jul 01, 2017
Peter Mansbridge anchors his final edition of CBC's newscast "The National"
TORONTO - Peter Mansbridge ended his run as CBC’s main anchor Saturday saying he wasn’t a “fan of long goodbyes”, but was a “fan of long thank yous.” “I thank...
Jul 01, 2017
Parades and some protest mark Canada's 150th birthday in Montreal
MONTREAL - While thousands of Montrealers braved the rain to attend street parties and parades in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday on Saturday, not everyone in the province saw a reason to cele...
Jul 01, 2017
Interac's e-Transfer service back online after troubles that began Thursday
TORONTO - Interac says its e-Transfer service is now back online at all financial institutions after experiencing intermittent issues that began Thursday evening. In a posting on its Twitter account l...
Jul 01, 2017
Trudeau unveils Canada's newest astronauts: Jen Sidey and Josh Kutryk
OTTAWA - Two Albertans were named Canada’s newest astronauts Saturday as the country marked its 150th birthday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used the platform of waterlogged Canada Day celebrat...
Jul 01, 2017
Gov. Gen. David Johnston's statement on Canada Day and Canada 150
OTTAWA - A statement released Sunday by Gov. Gen. David Johnston marking Canada Day and the country’s 150th anniversary: _____ Happy birthday, Canada! We desire a better country. That spirit - o...
Jul 01, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's statement on Canada Day, Canada 150
OTTAWA - A statement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marking Canada Day and the country’s 150th anniversary: ___ Today, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. We come together a...
Jul 01, 2017
Canadian lawyers celebrate Canada Day by helping those affected by travel ban
TORONTO - While many Canadians gear up to celebrate the nation’s 150th birthday, hundreds of lawyers from coast to coast are prepared to devote their time to those banned from entering the count...
Jul 01, 2017
Soggy grounds and sticky heat don't stop revellers at Canada 150 bash
OTTAWA - Paper Maple Leaf flags soaked by an early morning downpour quickly turned into makeshift fans to ward off sticky afternoon warmth Saturday as thousands of people squelched and squished their ...
Jul 01, 2017
Canada 150 began at Cape Spear as Newfoundland boat cruise sang and celebrated
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - A boatload of 75 early risers headed out on the North Atlantic off Newfoundland to be among the first to welcome Canada Day as dawn broke over the country’s eastern edge...
Jul 01, 2017