Category Archives: Canada
Renewed tensions between Cuba and the U.S. won't impact Canada, says Trudeau
OTTAWA - It will be business as usual for Canada and Cuba despite a renewed hardening of relations between the communist island nation and the United States, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday....
Jun 16, 2017
Judge in Cosby sex assault case declares mistrial as jury deadlocks again
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Bill Cosby’s trial on sexual assault charges ended in a mistrial Saturday after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision in a case that nevertheless helped destroy the 79-ye...
Jun 16, 2017
PM says unelected senators have no business rewriting federal budget
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau reminded senators Friday that they’re unelected and have no business rewriting a federal budget passed by the elected House of Commons. The prime minister said he respect...
Jun 16, 2017
OSC bans Garth Drabinsky from becoming director or officer of company
TORONTO - Ontario’s securities watchdog has permanently banned Garth Drabinsky from becoming a director or officer of any company, bringing to a close a 16-year-old case against the former theat...
Jun 16, 2017
Advisory group recommends penalties for heavy oilsands emitters if cap hit
CALGARY - Oilsands producers could face steep fines and suspended projects if industry comes close to hitting a mandated 100-megatonne limit under recommendations proposed by Alberta’s Oil Sands...
Jun 16, 2017
Canadian, Russian officials set aside differences to talk terrorism
OTTAWA - The Canadian government hosted talks with counter-terrorism officials from Russia this week despite persistent tensions between the two countries. The discussions were held Thursday in Ottawa...
Jun 16, 2017
Canadian building standards meant to guard against fires like London blaze
TORONTO - Canadian building standards should theoretically prevent the sort of blaze that engulfed a London apartment tower earlier this week, but at least one expert says flouting those regulations c...
Jun 16, 2017
Would you like a bag with that? A look at Canada's grocery pickup, delivery options
TORONTO - The Canadian grocery sector has long been considered a bit of a laggard compared to the U.S. when it comes to e-commerce and delivery services. That could change with Amazon’s announce...
Jun 16, 2017
Industrial-size bags of flour now part of national recall
OTTAWA - A national recall of flour due to E. coli contamination that began in March has been expanded again, this time to a product aimed at hotels and restaurants. The Canadian Food Inspection Agenc...
Jun 16, 2017
New mission against ISIL won't include sending troops to Syria: Sajjan
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has ruled out sending Canadian troops into Syria as the clock ticks down on Canada’s current mission against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Mil...
Jun 16, 2017