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Canadian tourist recounts aftermath of boat collision on the Danube
BUDAPEST, Hungary - A Canadian tourist who was on the Danube River in Budapest when two boats collided Wednesday says the experience was "surreal and "sobering". Ken Hoffer, of Halifax, says he was on...
May 31, 2019
Trump threat of tariffs on Mexico threatens new NAFTA
OTTAWA - President Donald Trump says he'll put tariffs on all goods from Mexico starting next month, a move that could blow up chances of ratifying the new North American free-trade agreement. Trump s...
May 31, 2019
Union says port workers still on the job in B.C. despite lockout notice
VANCOUVER - A lockout notice issued by the group that represents more than 50 waterfront employers in British Columbia was expected to take effect Thursday, but a spokesman for the union sai...
May 31, 2019
B.C. Wildfire Service sets up special camp as northwest fire risk soars
SMITHERS, B.C. - Wildfire crews are arriving in northwestern British Columbia as drought grips the region and the fire danger soars along with the temperature. The B.C. Wildfire Service is s...
May 31, 2019
Canada hasn't issued any permits for companies to ship waste, government says
OTTAWA - The federal government has issued no permits for Canadian companies to ship trash overseas since regulations changed three years ago but Canadian garbage is still showing up unwanted in ...
May 31, 2019
'Surveillance capitalism' turning kids into 'voodoo dolls': big-data panel chair
OTTAWA - The world's lawmakers have a duty to protect children from being turned into "voodoo dolls" by the "surveillance capitalism" of major high-tech companies, says the Canadian cha...
May 31, 2019
Norman, Vance being given 'privacy, space' on reinstatement talks: Minister
OTTAWA - Vice-Admiral Mark Norman and defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance are being given "their privacy and their space," Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan insisted Wednesday as he was grilled over why No...
May 31, 2019
Former imam turned federal Liberal candidate in Montreal hopes to build bridges
OTTAWA - A former imam whose sermon at the funeral of worshippers murdered at a Quebec City mosque attracted international attention will run for the federal Liberals in a Montreal riding. Hassan...
May 31, 2019
China warns Canada of 'consequences' of helping US in Huawei case
BEIJING - China warned Canada on Friday that it needs to be aware of the consequences of aiding the U.S. in a case involving the Chinese tech giant Huawei that is believed to have sparked the detentio...
May 31, 2019
Raptors playoff run 'bittersweet' for former Vancouver Grizzlies owner
VANCOUVER - Arthur Griffiths admits he has mixed emotions as he watches the Toronto Raptors' remarkable playoff run. Like many Canadians, he's captivated by the stunning shots and gritty performa...
May 31, 2019
