Category Archives: Canada
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
Five stories in the news today, April 10
Five stories in the news for Monday, April 10 --- JUSTIN TRUDEAU HEADS TO JUNO BEACH Fresh off Sunday’s commemoration at Vimy Ridge, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads today to the scene of one...
Apr 10, 2017
Bombardier board approves changes to executive compensation after outcry
MONTREAL - After facing nearly two weeks of criticism, Bombardier said Monday that its board of directors approved changes to the compensation offered to several of its top executives. CEO Alain Belle...
Apr 10, 2017
