Category Archives: Canada
2 Canadian universities selected for North American self-driving car competition
Two Canadian universities have been chosen to participate in a North American competition to develop a self-driving car in three years. The University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo will co...
Apr 13, 2017
Man, 65, charged with stealing women's and kids' underwear from laundry room
KINGSTON, Ont. - Police say a 65-year-old man was caught on video stealing women’s and children’s underwear in his apartment building. They say officers searched a Kingston, Ont., apartmen...
Apr 13, 2017
Some drug charges dropped against N.S. doctor due to lack of evidence
BRIDGEWATER, N.S. - The trial of a Halifax-area doctor accused of trafficking tens of thousands of painkillers took an unexpected turn Thursday when the Crown withdrew two of the most serious charges....
Apr 13, 2017
Canadian ski legend Greene Raine undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer
Sen. Nancy Greene Raine, Canada’s most decorated ski racer, is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer. Sun Peaks Resort, where Greene Raine is the director of skiing, said she was scheduled to ...
Apr 13, 2017
Chevron said to be considering sale of stake in Shell oilsands mining project
CALGARY - California-based Chevron Corp. is looking at selling its 20 per cent stake in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project in northern Alberta, according to a media report. The company has discussed with...
Apr 13, 2017
First Oilers playoff game in 11 years scores record 50-50 jackpot for couple
EDMONTON - There was an added bonus for one couple who came to watch the Edmonton Oilers in their first NHL playoff game in 11 years on Wednesday night. The enthusiastic sell-out crowd snapped up so m...
Apr 13, 2017
Alberta spending more on program to help protect communities from wildfires
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Alberta says it will spend $45 million over the next three years to help protect communities in forested areas from being damaged by wildfires. Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier s...
Apr 13, 2017
B.C. NDP says Liberals' LNG 'fantasy fund' would eliminate tolls on two bridges
COQUITLAM, B.C. - British Columbia’s New Democrats have unveiled their election platform, forecasting three years of balanced budgets coupled with big spending promises for affordable childcare ...
Apr 13, 2017
Ontario to table first balanced budget since the recession on April 27
TORONTO - Ontario’s first balanced budget since the recession is set to be delivered April 27 and will include increased health funding, innovation investments, a new tax credit for seniors and ...
Apr 13, 2017
Family of pregnant Canadian stuck in Gaza implores Ottawa to help with exit docs
MONTREAL - A Canadian woman who is eight months pregnant and stuck in Gaza as she tries to get an exit visa says she’s just trying to stay positive. “Since I’ve known I was pregnant,...
Apr 13, 2017
