Category Archives: Canada

'Optimism for our future': Nova Scotia hits its highest population yet
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia has hit its largest population yet, and is ever-so-slowly closing in on one million people. Statistics Canada says there are now almost 959,942 people in the province, thanks to ...
Andrew Snook Sep 28, 2018

Gordie Howe bridge to cost $5.7 billion; set to open by end of 2024
OTTAWA - A new connection in the trading relationship between Canada and the United States will cost $5.7 billion, with one senior official vowing the Gordie Howe bridge will elbow its way through any...
Andrew Snook Sep 28, 2018

Calgary newspaper columnist's take on Kavanaugh nomination triggers backlash
CALGARY - A Calgary Herald newspaper column on sexual misconduct accusations against U.S. Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh has prompted two women on Calgary city council to shun interview...
Andrew Snook Sep 28, 2018

Calgary newspaper columnist's take on Kavanaugh nomination triggers backlash
CALGARY - A Calgary Herald newspaper column on sexual misconduct accusations against U.S. Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh has prompted two women on Calgary city council to shun interview...
Kayla Derkach Sep 28, 2018

Young adults not immune to colon cancer, shouldn't ignore signs based on age: experts
TORONTO - Ryan Halladay was 39 when he began noticing blood in his stool. Doctors he visited over the next few months weren’t too concerned, dismissing the bleeding as likely being caused by hem...
Kayla Derkach Sep 28, 2018

Young adults not immune to colon cancer, shouldn't ignore signs based on age: experts
TORONTO - Ryan Halladay was 39 when he began noticing blood in his stool. Doctors he visited over the next few months weren’t too concerned, dismissing the bleeding as likely being caused by hem...
Andrew Snook Sep 28, 2018

Complainant in tears after defence suggests sex-assault testimony was 'scripted'
HALIFAX - A young Halifax woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by British sailors broke down in tears Friday after a defence lawyer suggested her testimony was “scripted.” Under cros...
Andrew Snook Sep 28, 2018

Complainant in tears after defence suggests sex-assault testimony was 'scripted'
HALIFAX - A young Halifax woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by British sailors broke down in tears Friday after a defence lawyer suggested her testimony was “scripted.” Under cros...
Kayla Derkach Sep 28, 2018

Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.2% in July led by manufacturing sector
OTTAWA - Strength in the manufacturing sector helped the Canadian economy grow more than expected in July and boost expectations the Bank of Canada will raise its key interest rate next month. Statist...
Kayla Derkach Sep 28, 2018

Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.2% in July led by manufacturing sector
OTTAWA - Strength in the manufacturing sector helped the Canadian economy grow more than expected in July and boost expectations the Bank of Canada will raise its key interest rate next month. Statist...
Andrew Snook Sep 28, 2018

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