Category Archives: Canada
Man wanted in stepson's death fled 2,000 kilometres before arrest, police say
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - An Ontario man accused of killing his seven-year-old stepson and badly injuring a banker with whom he’d once had professional dealings managed to flee 2,000 kilometres ove...
Mar 22, 2017
Cash-strapped Liberal budget likely more policy document than spending plan
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government will unveil a federal budget today that’s expected to be heavy on policy and light on spending. The second budget of the Liberal mandate is poised to focus more o...
Mar 22, 2017
Five things to look for in the Trudeau government's second budget
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is introducing the second budget of its mandate today. Here are five things to look for: 1. Will the government provide a timeline to bring the country’s books to...
Mar 22, 2017
'Unprecedented uncertainty' in high-end real estate market, Sotheby's says
TORONTO - Recent government regulations have created “unprecedented levels of uncertainty” for the high-end home market heading into the key spring buying season, Sotheby’s Internati...
Mar 22, 2017
Going once, going twice: Uncertainty high ahead of Stampede chuckwagon auction
CALGARY - Kurt Bensmiller uses an old expression when asked what he expects Thursday night during the annual chuckwagon canvas auction for the Calgary Stampede. “There’s lots of interest o...
Mar 22, 2017
Couple who killed four family members sued by former lawyer over legal fees
A couple convicted of killing their three teenage daughters and another family member are being sued by the woman’s former lawyer, who alleges he is owed nearly $135,000 in legal fees. John Davi...
Mar 22, 2017
Five stories in the news today, March 22
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, March 22: --- BUDGET 2017: HEAVY ON POLICY, LIGHT ON SPENDING The Trudeau government will unveil a federal budget today that’s expected to be heavy on pol...
Mar 22, 2017
Higher Saskatchewan sales tax in budget that eats away at deficit
REGINA - Saskatchewan residents will have to dig deeper into their pockets for everything from alcohol to home renovations as the government increases the provincial sales tax to help tackle a $1.3-bi...
Mar 22, 2017
Greyhound bus pulls over on highway after man starts behaving erractically
CALGARY - A Greyhound bus packed with passengers was forced to make an emergency stop on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway just east of Chestermere, Alta., after a passenger started behaving errati...
Mar 21, 2017
Reeve of Manitoba border town says asylum-seekers "a little rude"
EMERSON, Man. - Officials in the Manitoba border town of Emerson say some residents are starting to get a little annoyed with how asylum-seekers are behaving when they arrive in the community. Reeve G...
Mar 21, 2017
