Category Archives: Canada
Six stories in the news for today, Oct. 24
Six stories in the news for Tuesday, Oct. 24 --- FISCAL UPDATE TO BOOST CHILD-POVERTY SPENDING The Trudeau government is expected to announce more money for children and the working poor, along with s...
Oct 24, 2017
From coast to coast to coast: ice breaker ends epic voyage around Canada
VANCOUVER - When a massive ice breaker arrives in Victoria’s harbour this week, it will mark the end of a 150-day-long journey exploring Canada’s coastline, communities and future. The tri...
Oct 24, 2017
Retail jobs put at risk by self-service technology, experts say
VANCOUVER - Retailers are racing to adopt new technologies, like the self-scanner Walmart has rolled out in 22 Canadian stores, to stay competitive in a challenging industry. But experts say the trend...
Oct 24, 2017
Laura Babcock's murder trial hears about her struggles with drugs, mental health
TORONTO - In the months before she vanished, Laura Babcock was using hard drugs, working as an escort and actively seeking treatment for her mental health issues, the trial of two men accused of killi...
Oct 24, 2017
Judge acquits Ontario Liberals in Election Act bribery case
Two Ontario Liberals were acquitted of Election Act bribery charges Tuesday in a case the party and one of the defendants suggested was only brought to trial because of political motivations. The judg...
Oct 24, 2017
Confrontation likely between Quebec and school system over face-veil ban
MONTREAL - The Quebec government appears on a collision course with Montreal universities and junior colleges over Bill 62, which prohibits students from covering their face in class. Justice Minister...
Oct 24, 2017
Thousands of dishwashers recalled in Canada due to potential fire hazard
OTTAWA - Health Canada is issuing a recall notice for thousands of dishwashers that it says could be a potential fire hazard. The agency says about 61,000 dishwashers sold between January 2013 and May...
Oct 23, 2017
Liberals score upset in Quebec byelection; Tories hang on in Edmonton
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau’s Liberals have pulled off a stunning byelection upset, snatching the federal riding of Lac-Saint-Jean away from the Conservatives. A Liberal victory in Quebec’s na...
Oct 23, 2017
Company that runs B.C. casino says it follows rules on money laundering
RICHMOND, B.C. - The head of a company that runs a British Columbia casino alleged to have taken in millions that could be proceeds of crime says procedures to ensure compliance with regulations are s...
Oct 23, 2017
Second search confirmed after human remains found in B.C.'s north Okanagan
PENTICTON, B.C. - The police search of a rural property in British Columbia’s north Okanagan where human remains were found is taking place in the same area north of Vernon where the RCMP recent...
Oct 23, 2017
