Category Archives: Canada
Baloney Meter: Are Liberals welcoming ISIL returnees to Canada with open arms?
OTTAWA - “The Liberals are putting the safety of all Canadians at risk by allowing (ISIL) fighters to return to Canada and proposing a ‘reintegration program’ and support services fo...
Nov 30, 2017
In the news today, Nov. 30
Six stories in the news for Thursday, Nov. 30 --- TORIES: TIME FOR BILL MORNEAU TO STEP DOWN Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says after weeks of controversy, it is time for Finance Minister Bill Mor...
Nov 30, 2017
Prosecutor seeks maximum fine against RCMP in deadly 2014 Moncton shooting spree
MONCTON, N.B. - The wife of the last Mountie killed during a 2014 shooting rampage in Moncton, N.B., sent a clear message to the judge sentencing the RCMP on Labour Code violations Thursday: Her husba...
Nov 30, 2017
'Open banking' holds promise but cybersecurity fears loom for Canadian banks
TORONTO - As banks work to fortify their cybersecurity defences amidst a growing number of data breaches, they are also exploring the promise of so-called “open banking,” a concept that co...
Nov 30, 2017
Ellard gets conditional day parole while serving sentence in Reena Virk killing
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Two decades after 14-year-old Reena Virk was savagely beaten and drowned near a bridge in the Victoria area, her killer has been granted conditional approval for day parole. Kelly E...
Nov 30, 2017
Police uniforms, vehicles no longer allowed in Vancouver Pride parade
VANCOUVER - There won’t be any uniformed police officers marching alongside the colourful floats in Vancouver’s Pride parade next August. Andrea Arnot, executive director of the Vancouver ...
Nov 29, 2017
Closing arguments in Alberta triple murder trial, Crown says both accused guilty
RED DEER, Alta. - The trial of two men accused of killing three members of a central Alberta family wrapped up Wednesday with the Crown arguing that both share responsibility for the slayings. Joshua ...
Nov 29, 2017
Ottawa wants conflict resolution panel for Trans Mountain pipeline project
OTTAWA - The federal government wants to see a new process established to resolve conflicts over permits that Kinder Morgan says is delaying construction on its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in Br...
Nov 29, 2017
Ontario's courts to inch toward modern age with Wi-Fi, emailed jury summonses
TORONTO - Ontario’s antiquated court system will inch toward the modern age, as the attorney general announced Wi-Fi for courthouses, jury summons via email or text and some online divorce filin...
Nov 29, 2017
Artist says 'misunderstanding' behind use of photos in Calgary-funded art piece
CALGARY - An artist has apologized for using photos of a comedian and others without their consent in his piece that was funded by the city of Calgary. A series of giant photographs called “Snap...
Nov 29, 2017
