Category Archives: Canada
Trudeau embarks on New York charm offensive as United Nations fixates on Trump
NEW YORK - Canada embarked on a high-level Big Apple charm offensive of sorts Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump barrelled into the UN General Assembly with his trademark bombast and braggadocio, ...
Sep 25, 2018
Former U.S. ambassador steps up calls to get Americans to vote ahead of midterms
OTTAWA - A former U.S. ambassador to Canada is encouraging the more than 600,000 Americans who live in this country to ensure they can vote in this fall’s midterm election. Bruce Heyman says he ...
Sep 25, 2018
Former U.S. ambassador steps up calls to get Americans to vote ahead of midterms
OTTAWA - A former U.S. ambassador to Canada is encouraging the more than 600,000 Americans who live in this country to ensure they can vote in this fall’s midterm election. Bruce Heyman says he ...
Sep 25, 2018
Canada aiming for the moon, and beyond, with new space technology efforts
OTTAWA - With an eye on future lunar exploration, Canada’s space agency is calling on companies to present their ideas for everything from moon-rover power systems to innovative mineral prospect...
Sep 25, 2018
Two potential N.B. kingmaker parties radically differ in policies, leader styles
The two parties vying to be the power brokers in New Brunswick’s minority parliament could scarcely be more different when it comes to policies and leadership styles. The vote on Monday saw surp...
Sep 25, 2018
Edmonton public schools to review its 'books to weed out' list due to concerns
Edmonton Public Schools says it’s taking down its book review site after a leading Indigenous author questioned why some of his graphic novels were on a not-recommended list. David Alexander Rob...
Sep 25, 2018
'It's indefensible:' Judge weighing land dispute involving former Alberta chief
CALGARY - A federal judge reserved his decision Tuesday in a land dispute between two families on Canada’s largest First Nation. But Justice Michael Manson made it clear he will not be overturni...
Sep 25, 2018
Gallant says lieutenant-governor has OK'd his bid to stay on as premier for now
FREDERICTON - Brian Gallant says the lieutenant-governor has given him permission to continue on as New Brunswick’s premier for the time being, signalling the province’s high-stakes politi...
Sep 25, 2018
Ex-Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna inks peace bond; assault charge withdrawn
TORONTO - The assault case against former star Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna ended on Tuesday when the prosecution withdrew the charge against him in exchange for a one-year agreement he stay away f...
Sep 25, 2018
In the news today, Sept. 25
Five stories in the news for Tuesday, Sept. 25 ___ LIBERALS, TORIES TO VIE FOR POWER IN NEW BRUNSWICK New Brunswick’s Tories won the most seats last night, but it’s not yet clear who will ...
Sep 25, 2018
