Category Archives: Canada
Abandoned, sunken ship in B.C. underscores need for updated law: MP
LADYSMITH, B.C. - A New Democrat member of Parliament from British Columbia is criticizing the federal government for failing to act quickly enough to deal with derelict vessels. The complaints come d...
Oct 26, 2017
Former Obama White House official sees glimmers of optimism in Trump's America
CALGARY - A former official in the Obama White House says she has seen glimmers of optimism even as U.S. President Donald Trump dismantles much of his predecessor’s legacy. Tina Tchen was specia...
Oct 26, 2017
Irving Oil pleads guilty, fined after probe into 2013 Lac Megantic disaster
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Irving Oil has been ordered to pay $4 million after pleading guilty to 34 counts stemming from the investigation into the 2013 rail disaster in Lac Megantic, Que. The charges under ...
Oct 26, 2017
New National Holocaust Monument to close in winter to avoid damage
OTTAWA - The newly opened National Holocaust Monument will close for winter to avoid any damage that could be caused by the need to clear snow. But the fact so much time and expense went into the soar...
Oct 26, 2017
Coworking space demand soars as career patterns shift, firms cut costs: experts
A deal between one of Canada’s oldest retailers and a fast-growing U.S. startup that wants to convert portions of its flagship stores into shared offices is the latest evidence that coworking sp...
Oct 26, 2017
Google parent company chairman Eric Schmidt touts Canada's AI strategy
The chairman of Google’s parent company says Canada is smart to quadruple down on artificial intelligence. Alphabet Inc. chairman Eric Schmidt calls out Canada specifically in a tweetstorm and l...
Oct 26, 2017
CMHC says the country's housing market remains 'highly vulnerable'
OTTAWA - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the country’s housing markets remain “highly vulnerable” with evidence of moderate overvaluation and price acceleration. Markets in To...
Oct 26, 2017
Status of Women Canada gets $41 million to help with bigger workload
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is giving Status of Women Canada more money to pay for the extra workload that comes with its focus on gender equality. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that adva...
Oct 26, 2017
Councillor to stop using word 'marijuana,' says term has racist connotations
HALIFAX - A Halifax councillor says he will no longer use the term “marijuana” because it is racist, sparking a social media debate over the well-used synonym for cannabis. Coun. Shawn Cle...
Oct 26, 2017
Canada's energy regulator says demand for fossil fuels will max out in two years
OTTAWA - The National Energy Board says Canada’s addiction to fossil fuels will peak in two years, but the change won’t affect economic growth. For the first time, the board’s annual...
Oct 26, 2017
