Category Archives: Canada
Ottawa rolls out school buses for U.S. and Mexican NAFTA negotiating teams
OTTAWA - American and Mexican trade negotiators are discovering one more disadvantage to the breakneck pace being set for renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Unable to block book...
Sep 23, 2017
Justin Trudeau pays tribute at funeral for Liberal MP Arnold Chan
TORONTO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was one of the scores of people paying tribute at the funeral for Liberal MP Arnold Chan on Saturday morning in Toronto. Chan, the member of parliament for Scar...
Sep 23, 2017
Canadian Chamber of Commerce critical of proposed tax reforms by Ottawa
FREDERICTON - Members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce say proposed tax changes for businesses by the federal government are casting business people in a negative light, and the finance minister sh...
Sep 23, 2017
Chief Canadian NAFTA negotiator not expecting progress on auto content rules
OTTAWA - Despite tough talk from the U.S. about the job-killing impact of NAFTA on its automotive sector, Canada’s chief negotiator isn’t expecting to see a detailed American proposal on t...
Sep 23, 2017
At The Turn: Get thee to the Presidents Cup, where watching golf is good for you
OTTAWA - So there’s good news and there’s bad news, golf fans: the good news is that watching golf can significantly improve your health and reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke or dia...
Sep 23, 2017
Evidence of invasive grass carp signals threat to Lake Erie
TOLEDO, Ohio - Researchers have fresh evidence that invasive grass carp are swimming and spawning near the mouth of a river that flows into Lake Erie. Their next step is figuring out how to stop it fr...
Sep 23, 2017
U.S. unlikely to accept NAFTA gender chapter with teeth: trade experts
OTTAWA - The Liberals want a feminist North American Free Trade Agreement, but trade experts say that will depend on reassuring the United States no one could use it to hold their feet to the fire. &#...
Sep 23, 2017
Prairies ticket claims Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - A ticket purchased in the Prairies claimed Friday night’s colossal $60 million Lotto Max jackpot. There were also 15 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each up for grabs and three of them...
Sep 23, 2017
Prince Harry praises athletes for service as he helps kick off Invictus Games
TORONTO - The Invictus Games got off to a rollicking start Saturday as scores of war-wounded athletes marched, limped or wheeled their way to thumping martial music, dazzling lights and supportive che...
Sep 23, 2017
Man gains entry to Yankees clubhouse after game in Toronto
TORONTO - A man was detained by stadium security after gaining entry to the New York Yankees clubhouse after Friday’s game at Rogers Centre. While pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was speaking to reporte...
Sep 22, 2017
