Category Archives: Canada
Toronto cop who shot teen appears in court for attempt to obstruct justice charge
TORONTO - The case of a Toronto police officer found guilty of attempted murder in the fatal shooting of a teen on a streetcar and now charged with attempting to obstruct justice and perjury will retu...
Kayla Derkach Dec 29, 2017

N.S. inquiry into murder-suicides has 'national implications,' advocate says
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s inquiry into the shooting deaths of an Afghan war veteran and his family could have sweeping implications for ailing former soldiers, veterans’ advocates say. Lione...
Kayla Derkach Dec 29, 2017
New Brunswick opioids death toll at 19 through September, health officials say
FREDERICTON - At least 19 people in New Brunswick died from opioid overdoses during the first nine months of 2017, and that number is expected to climb as coroner investigations continue. A new report...
Kayla Derkach Dec 29, 2017

Cold freezes out plans for live New Year's Eve performances on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - Some New Year’s Eve plans across the country are being put on ice thanks to a long-lasting cold snap not expected to break until early next week. What’s projected to be one of the...
Kayla Derkach Dec 29, 2017

Gov. Gen., on skates, encourages Canadians to 'get active' in New Years message
OTTAWA - Julie Payette has issued a decidedly informal request to Canadians in her first New Years message as governor general - “stay active.” Gone are the regal trappings that served as ...
Kayla Derkach Dec 29, 2017
Gov. Gen., on skates, encourages Canadians to 'get active' in New Years message
OTTAWA - Julie Payette has issued a decidedly informal request to Canadians in her first New Years message as governor general - “stay active.” Gone are the regal trappings that served as ...
Kayla Derkach Dec 29, 2017
Full service restored after holiday storm cuts power for many Nova Scotians
HALIFAX - Crews have resolved the last remaining power outages in Nova Scotia, about four days after a major storm knocked out electricity for tens of thousands of customers, Nova Scotia Power said on...
Kayla Derkach Dec 29, 2017
Texting and driving getting worse, says CAA survey
OTTAWA - A survey suggests most Canadians believe texting and driving is getting worse despite police crackdowns and extensive public education efforts. In the November survey conducted by the Canadia...
Kayla Derkach Dec 29, 2017

Nova Scotia premier likens doctor recruitment to 'squeezing a balloon'
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s premier likens doctor recruitment in his province to “squeezing a balloon.” “Something pops out in another direction - and after you get that fixed, it ...
Kayla Derkach Dec 29, 2017

What happens if Trump fires special counsel Mueller: it starts with 500 protests
WASHINGTON - If President Donald Trump fired special counsel Robert Mueller the first visible response would appear within hours, in the streets. More than 500 demonstrations are already planned - out...
Kayla Derkach Dec 29, 2017

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