Category Archives: Canada
Protesting fishermen break into federal office over access to shrimp
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Staff got a scare Friday as angry fishermen forced their way into the federal fisheries headquarters in St. John’s, N.L., saying unfair access to shrimp stocks is bankru...
Apr 10, 2017
B.C. parties focus on pocketbook issues, voters south of the Fraser River
VANCOUVER - British Columbia’s two leading political parties targeted voters’ wallets with duelling promises on bridge tolls, tax cuts and rate freezes on the eve of a provincial election ...
Apr 10, 2017
Lost Maud Lewis painting to be displayed as folk artist's biopic released
HALIFAX - A recently discovered painting by Maud Lewis will go on display Tuesday, as the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia highlights its collection of the famed folk artist’s works to coincide with a...
Apr 10, 2017
Quebec police arrest man after two found dead in home northwest of Montreal
NOTRE-DAME-DE-LAUS, Que. - Quebec provincial police are investigating a double homicide after the discovery of two females in a home 250 kilometres northwest of Montreal. Sgt. Marc Tessier says a man ...
Apr 10, 2017
Hundreds of icebergs clog shipping lanes, forcing ships to reroute
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - More icebergs have drifted into major shipping lanes off Newfoundland, forcing ships to go far out of their way to steer clear of the massive ice mountains. “It’s ...
Apr 10, 2017
Masters-style green jacket bought for C$5 in Toronto sells for US$139K
The mystery surrounding an authentic green jacket from Augusta National Golf Club that was once bought for C$5 at a Toronto thrift store likely stoked the enthusiasm of collectors and drove its sale a...
Apr 10, 2017
Year after acquittal, Jian Ghomeshi launches podcast
TORONTO - About a year after being acquitted of sexual assault charges that destroyed his broadcasting career, Jian Ghomeshi is eager to get back to work with a new music and podcast series, says the ...
Apr 10, 2017
Minister wants to see research grants going to younger scientists
OTTAWA - Young scientists often don’t get research grants early enough, delaying careers and stunting the growth of Canada’s information-based economy, Science Minister Kirsty Duncan sugge...
Apr 10, 2017
Nova Scotia slow to provide housing, care for people with disabilities: report
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s decade-long plan to move people with disabilities out of institutions and into small community homes is grinding along so slowly some parents fear they’ll die befor...
Apr 10, 2017
Wildlife officers defend polar bear shooting, blame 'immediate safety risk'
CATALINA, N.L. - Newfoundland wildlife officers are defending their decision to kill a polar bear, but a witness says the situation was poorly managed. The bear was spotted Saturday near Catalina, N.L...
Apr 10, 2017
