Category Archives: Canada
NDP to form a government in British Columbia, Liberals out after 16 years
VICTORIA - The NDP will form a minority government in British Columbia after the Liberals were defeated Thursday in a non-confidence vote in the legislature, sending them to the Opposition benches for...
Jun 29, 2017
Indigenous demonstrators erect teepee on Parliament Hill to protest Canada Day
OTTAWA - A large teepee erected by indigenous demonstrators to kick off a four-day Canada Day protest was standing in front of Parliament Hill early Thursday just hours after their initial attempt was...
Jun 28, 2017
Clark says if her government toppled, it shows B.C. legislature can't function
VICTORIA - Premier Christy Clark says she ready to tell the lieutenant-governor British Columbia’s legislature can’t work if her Liberal minority government is defeated in a confidence vot...
Jun 28, 2017
Michael Buble thanks Canadians for honour during 'emotionally difficult time'
OTTAWA - Canadian singer Michael Buble said he is humbled to be able to represent his home country on musical stages around the world and feel supported during what has been a tough time for his young...
Jun 28, 2017
Victim won't face charges after alleged thief pinned under car in cemetery
Montreal police say a woman who allegedly ran down a suspected thief with her vehicle won’t face charges. Const. Caroline Chevrefils says the man refused to file a complaint stemming from Wednes...
Jun 28, 2017
Quebec in spat with group representing Canada's generic pharmaceutical industry
QUEBEC - The association representing Canada’s generic pharmaceutical industry is slamming the Quebec government’s plan to resort to tendering in order to get cheaper generic prescription ...
Jun 28, 2017
Canada is not about 'bricks and mortar,' PM tells critics of Canada 150 choices
CHARLOTTETOWN - Justin Trudeau pointed Thursday to an icebreaker’s voyage as a fine example of Canada 150 celebrations, but critics say he’s missed the boat in terms of a lasting, bricks-a...
Jun 28, 2017
Man accused of wanting to 'destroy' ex-wife found guilty in online harassment
VANCOUVER - A man accused of trying to emotionally ruin the life of his ex-wife using online posts showed little emotion as a B.C. Supreme Court jury declared him guilty of criminal harassment on Wedn...
Jun 28, 2017
Several injured, horse put down in stage coach crash near Williams Lake, B.C.
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP say several people were injured and a horse had to be euthanized when a stage coach plunged about 12 meters down a ravine near Williams Lake, B.C. The horse-pulled coach bel...
Jun 28, 2017
Couillard defends remarks about Muslims and responsibility in wake of Flint attack
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard insists there is nothing shocking about his recent comments about Muslims having a responsibility in the fight against terrorism. Following the arrest of a Muslim Mon...
Jun 28, 2017