Category Archives: Canada
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, Oct. 18 ____ CANADA TRADE ENVOY HOPEFUL ABOUT CETA: Canada’s European trade envoy says he’s hopeful a landmark trade agreement with the European ...
Oct 18, 2016
Quebec judge convicted of murder seeks bail pending federal review of conviction
QUEBEC - A former Quebec judge found guilty of first-degree murder in his wife’s slaying was back in court Tuesday seeking his freedom pending the outcome of a federal review of his case. Jacque...
Oct 18, 2016
Canadian campaign to boost American spirits makes international headlines
NEW YORK - A social media campaign started by a Toronto-based creative agency has gained international attention for its effort to boost American spirits as the U.S. goes through a fractious president...
Oct 18, 2016
A by-the-numbers look at health-care funding and spending in Canada
OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and her provincial and territorial counterparts are at odds over how much Ottawa should shell out for health-care funding over the coming years. A primar...
Oct 18, 2016
Oilsands research group says it is a 'logical' recipient of carbon tax grants
CALGARY - An environmentalist says that an oilsands research consortium that believes it knows where industry can best improve its environmental practices shouldn’t be considered for grants paid...
Oct 18, 2016
Gord Downie, fighting cancer, to walk audience down 'Secret Path' of indigenous pain
OTTAWA - Gord Downie’s powerful performance in the last concert of the Tragically Hip’s summer tour is now seared into the Canadian collective consciousness. The pained anguish at the mome...
Oct 18, 2016
Transgender rights bill passes key Commons vote, heads to committee
OTTAWA - A bill meant to enshrine the rights of transgender people by adding gender identity and expression to human rights and hate crime laws is heading to the justice committee. The House of Common...
Oct 18, 2016
More charges against Quebec teens in alleged murder plot
ST-HYACINTHE, Que. - The Crown has filed new charges against two Quebec teens who allegedly plotted to kill fellow classmates. Five charges filed Tuesday bring the total number to 23, including conspi...
Oct 18, 2016
'It somehow touched people:' High River animal shelter saved after public plea
HIGH RIVER, Alta. - A southern Alberta animal shelter that provided a safe haven for four-legged refugees during the 2013 floods has been rescued itself. The Heaven Can Wait Animal Rescue Foundation n...
Oct 18, 2016
Quebec government blasted on Day 1 of hearings into bill on religious neutrality
The Quebec government was strongly criticized Tuesday for excluding the word “secular” from its proposed legislation on state religious neutrality. Opposition parties and a women’s r...
Oct 18, 2016
