Category Archives: Canada
Canadians remember and say thank you to those who served and sacrificed
OTTAWA - Canadians from coast to coast paused in remembrance and gratitude Friday for those who offered their lives in service of their country - but it was one young woman’s personal gesture th...
Nov 11, 2016
Four stories in the news Friday, Nov. 11
Four stories in the news for Friday, Nov. 11 --- FANS, CELEBRITIES AND POLITICIANS REMEMBER LEONARD COHEN People from all walks off life are mourning the death of Leonard Cohen. The legendary composer...
Nov 11, 2016
'The best wordsmith in contemporary song:' Canadian musicians pay tribute to Cohen
For many Canadian musicians who grew up listening to and being inspired by Leonard Cohen, his death announced on Thursday hit the saddest of notes. “An elegant practitioner of the senses. Fully ...
Nov 10, 2016
A timeline of key dates in the life and career of Leonard Cohen
Some key dates in the life and career of Leonard Cohen: Sept. 21, 1934: Leonard Cohen is born in Montreal. 1945: Cohen’s father dies. 1951: He enrols at McGill University, where he goes onto win...
Nov 10, 2016
Albums by Leonard Cohen
Studio, live and compilation albums by Leonard Cohen who has died at the age of 82. 1967 – Songs of Leonard Cohen 1969 – Songs From a Room 1971 – Songs of Love and Hate 1973 – ...
Nov 10, 2016
Reaction to the death of Leonard Cohen
Tributes to poet and musical legend Leonard Cohen flooded the web shortly after his death was announced on Thursday: “No other artist’s music felt or sounded like Leonard Cohen’s. Ye...
Nov 10, 2016
Memorial service was held for Leonard Cohen on Thursday in Quebec
Montreal musical icon Leonard Cohen was returned home for a traditional Jewish memorial service Thursday, three days after he died in Los Angeles. Cohen was laid to rest beside his parents, grandparen...
Nov 10, 2016
Hundreds protest against president-elect Trump in downtown Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Hundreds of protesters snaked their way through downtown Vancouver on Thursday, pumping their fists in the air and chanting “Love trumps hate,” as they rallied against the outc...
Nov 10, 2016
Man fatally shot by Vancouver police in robbery; officer, store worker stabbed
VANCOUVER - A man was fatally shot by Vancouver police Thursday afternoon after a police spokesman says he confronted officers when they were called to a robbery in progress at a Canadian Tire store. ...
Nov 10, 2016
Mounties on Play-Doh duty at B.C. daycare after operator falls ill
LANGFORD, B.C. - Some Mounties on Vancouver Island were put on Play-Doh duty this week after a daycare provider suffered a medical emergency and had to be taken to hospital. Police say they were conta...
Nov 10, 2016
