Category Archives: Canada
Sudden rise in interest rates could cause home prices to drop 30 per cent: CMHC
TORONTO - A sudden rise in interest rates could cause house prices to plummet on average 30 per cent nationally, according to stress tests performed by Canada’s federal housing agency released T...
Nov 17, 2016
Baloney Meter: Is Donald Trump's anti-NAFTA rhetoric all about Mexico?
OTTAWA - “We know that the new president-elect has concerns with NAFTA, but they are about Mexico, not Canada.” - interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose. ___ Ever since Donald Trump appe...
Nov 17, 2016
'Perfect bird for Canada': Geographic society bids gray jay as national bird
OTTAWA - Smart, hardy and friendly - the Royal Canadian Geographic Society says its choice for Canada’s national bird epitomizes the best of the country’s national traits. The gray jay, al...
Nov 17, 2016
Top 10 vote-getters in Royal Canadian Geographic Society's national bird survey
OTTAWA - The top 10 vote-getters in the Royal Canadian Geographic Society’s online survey seeking nominations for Canada’s national bird. Common loon - 13,995 votes Snowy owl - 8,948 Gray ...
Nov 17, 2016
Fire nearly destroys N.S. fish plant: 'It'll be tough for a lot of fishermen'
EASTERN PASSAGE, N.S. - A Halifax Harbour fish processing plant has largely burned to the ground, just days before the opening of one of the region’s key lobster fisheries. “It’ll be...
Nov 17, 2016
Many Canadians feel ill prepared for career change: Survey
VICTORIA - A survey found nearly half of those questioned plan to make a career change in the next five years but many feel they’re not prepared. The Ipsos survey, conducted for Royal Roads Univ...
Nov 17, 2016
Opposition to private investment in infrastructure stupid, irresponsible: Liberal MP
OTTAWA - One of the architects of the Liberals’ proposed infrastructure bank says opposition to the idea is short-sighted, stupid and irresponsible. Liberal MP Adam Vaughan, parliamentary secret...
Nov 17, 2016
Canadian warship helps New Zealanders cope with earthquake aftermath
OTTAWA - A Canadian warship is helping New Zealanders cope with the aftermath of a 7.8 magnitude quake that left two dead and cut off 700 people in a small coastal town. HMCS Vancouver was in New Zeal...
Nov 17, 2016
Top grades for naming reindeer: Calgary Santa school trains St. Nicks
CALGARY - A student’s cellphone goes off in the middle of class. “Sorry,” he says. “That’s my head elf.” Some institutions of higher learning may not take kindly to...
Nov 17, 2016
Trudeau looks to gain foothold in Argentina as doors open to foreign investors
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Canada’s prime minister and his Argentine counterpart took direct aim Thursday at the walls of protectionism set to be erected around the United States, saying that fre...
Nov 17, 2016
