Category Archives: Canada

Trudeau serves up pancakes, takes in rodeo on whirlwind Calgary Stampede visit
CALGARY - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says some of the people he met during his Calgary Stampede visit on Saturday lightheartedly mentioned a gaffe he made during a Canada Day speech, during which h...
Jul 15, 2017
Quebec ticket wins Friday night's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - A ticket sold in Quebec claimed Friday night’s $10 million dollar Lotto Max jackpot. The exact location of where the ticket was purchased was not immediately revealed. The jackpot for ...
Jul 15, 2017
Health Canada issues warning about Fluffy Unicorn workout supplement
OTTAWA - Health Canada says Fluffy Unicorn - an unauthorized natural health product promoted as a workout supplement - may pose serious health risks. Health Canada says laboratory testing on product s...
Jul 14, 2017
Trump pick for Canadian ambassador to face congressional hearing next week
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as ambassador to Canada will undergo her Senate confirmation hearing next Thursday, in an effort to have her in place in Ottawa ...
Jul 14, 2017
Aboriginal groups pull out of premiers meeting: AFN official
EDMONTON - An Ontario chief says three national Indigenous groups have told Alberta Premier Rachel Notley they won’t be at a meeting with the premiers next week in Edmonton. Isadore Day, Ontario...
Jul 14, 2017
Charges upgraded against Saskatchewan man accused of abduction girl
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Charges are being upgraded against a man accused of abducting an eight-year-old girl from a Saskatchewan playground. Court documents show a charge of sexual assault against Jare...
Jul 14, 2017
Scheer says Speer family needs to know Canadians don't back Khadr payment
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his sympathies for the families of the alleged victims of Omar Khadr Friday, but unlike his prime ministerial predecessor, said he has not reached out...
Jul 14, 2017
Human rights, fumbles and the economy: how politics touched us this week
OTTAWA - Parliament Hill politicos were sliding into a summer slumber this week until whispers of someone new in their midst began to make the rounds - the next Governor General. David Johnston’...
Jul 14, 2017
Walmart pulls onesie after complaints garment was offensive to Indigenous people
TORONTO - Walmart Canada says it is pulling a onesie off its shelves after receiving complaints that said the garment was offensive to Indigenous people. The onesie had the phrase “I Still Live ...
Jul 14, 2017
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, July 14 --- TRUDEAU TOUTS TRADE TO U.S. GOVERNORS: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told American governors at a meeting Friday in Rhode Island that Canada is by...
Jul 14, 2017