Category Archives: Canada
Dog cull being planned on northern reserve where woman fatally mauled
LITTLE GRAND RAPIDS, Man. - As leaders on a northern Manitoba First Nation plan a cull of stray dogs, some rescue groups and veterinarians in the province say there should be more spay and neuter clin...
May 16, 2017
About 200 jobs to be lost when nickel mine closes in Thompson, Manitoba
THOMPSON, Man. - Vale Canada Ltd. is confirming that operations will be suspended at a nickel mine in Thompson, Man. Earlier on Tuesday, the United Steelworkers union announced the Birchtree Mine woul...
May 16, 2017
Doer says Alberta targets U.S. wood buyers to tip balance in softwood dispute
EDMONTON - Gary Doer, the former Canadian ambassador to the U.S., says one key to resolving the softwood lumber dispute is to enlist the help and support of wood buyers south of the border. “We&...
May 16, 2017
Railway union vows to fight move giving railways access to video recorders data
MONTREAL - Railways operating in Canada would be required to install locomotive voice and video recorders as a safety measure under legislation introduced Tuesday, but the union representing workers i...
May 16, 2017
Bells, prayers and lights for celebrations marking Montreal's 375th birthday
Montreal is ready for its 375th birthday Wednesday, with a number of scheduled events and high-profile political guests to mark the milestone. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Philippe Couillard...
May 16, 2017
Saskatchewan puppy saved from near death due to infestation of ticks
LUMSDEN, Sask. - It took the tireless work of a veterinarian and a blood donation from her dog to save the life of a puppy facing a tick infestation. Recently the Regina-area dog rescue CC RezQs broug...
May 16, 2017
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, May 16 --- RCMP MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AILING, AUDITOR SAYS : The RCMP is failing to meet the mental health needs of its members due to a lack of resources, p...
May 16, 2017
Greens want specifics on potential horse-trading deals with B.C. Liberals, NDP
VICTORIA - British Columbia’s upstart Green party has set up a negotiating team and is planning a series of chess moves that could shake the direction of the province following last week’s...
May 16, 2017
N.L. couple say they were left stranded after Air Canada cancelled tickets home
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - A Newfoundland couple’s story of being stranded at an airport in Portugal after Air Canada suddenly suspended their tickets home has emerged as the latest chapter in the...
May 16, 2017
Candidate issues plea for orphaned bear cubs found in Nova Scotia woods
HALIFAX - Two orphaned bear cubs whose survival briefly became a Nova Scotia election issue Tuesday have been placed in wildlife parks and will not be euthanized. Tory candidate Allan MacMaster said t...
May 16, 2017