Category Archives: Canada
Three torture victims receive $31 million in federal compensation
OTTAWA - Three Canadians who were tortured in Syria have received just over $31 million in federal compensation. The Liberal government said in March it had settled long-standing lawsuits filed by Abd...
Oct 26, 2017
Alberta Energy Regulator OKs Suncor's plan for managing tailings ponds
CALGARY - Alberta’s energy regulator has approved an oilsands giant’s plans to manage its vast tailings ponds despite ongoing concerns about their reliability. “(Opponents) raised co...
Oct 26, 2017
Looking for a better telecom bill? Patience, persistence are key
CALGARY - When Kevin Sousa’s cable company botched his service repairs for a third time, he decided it was time to shop around for a better provider. But even before starting his search, he knew...
Oct 26, 2017
Next month's Grey Cup in Ottawa sold out, capacity at TD Place to be increased
OTTAWA - The Grey Cup is still a month away but organizers say the game is sold out. Capacity at Ottawa’s TD Place for the Nov. 26 CFL championship will be increased from 24,000 to 36,000, with ...
Oct 26, 2017
Guy Ouellette steps away from Quebec Liberals following arrest
QUEBEC - A longtime Liberal member of the Quebec legislature stepped away from the party on Thursday following his arrest by the province’s anti-corruption unit. Guy Ouellette, 65, was arrested ...
Oct 26, 2017
B.C.-led research aims to help people with spinal cord injuries get fit
VANCOUVER - People with spinal cord injuries now have a set of exercise guidelines for maintaining heart health to match those offered to the general population decades ago. Kathleen Martin Ginis, a r...
Oct 26, 2017
Five stories in the news for today, Oct. 26
Five stories in the news for Thursday, Oct. 26 --- CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES PLEDGE MORE DIVERSITY, ACCESSIBILITY Canadian universities have done a great job making their campuses more accessible for stud...
Oct 26, 2017
'On the trash heap:' Alberta prosecutors say cases tossed over backlog, delays
CALGARY - Alberta prosecutors say court backlogs and delays mean they are tossing criminal cases “on the trash heap.” Senior Calgary prosecutor Jonathan Hak told court this week the system...
Oct 26, 2017
"Just like eating yogurt" - scientists hope to end epidemic in bats
Canadian scientists are racing to test a remedy that they hope will save bats from a deadly fungus that has already killed millions of the winged mammals across the continent. “We are feeling a ...
Oct 26, 2017
Regulatory reforms of homesharing services may penalize casual users, Airbnb says
VANCOUVER - As Canadian cities continue to wage a regulatory crack down on online home-rental platforms, Airbnb maintains it’s open to regulation provided new rules don’t penalize casual u...
Oct 26, 2017
