Category Archives: Canada
'Happy national popcorn day!' leads to arrest of alleged drug trafficker
GUELPH, Ont. - Their knowledge of popcorn has helped police officers in southwestern Ontario arrest an alleged drug trafficker. Guelph, Ont., police say officers saw a man on the s...
Jan 20, 2017
'Chaos candidate' takes office: cheers, jeers, fiery protest for Trump on Day 1
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump’s promise to disrupt Washington came to pass on Day 1 of his presidency Friday - fiery protests, clashes with police and a stridently nationalist speech that elicited c...
Jan 20, 2017
Cineplex says it will waive fees for 'A Dog's Purpose' screening cancellations
SASKATOON - Theatre giant Cineplex says it is waiving cancellation fees for any groups that had booked pre-screening of the film “A Dog’s Purpose.” The move comes amid controver...
Jan 20, 2017
Trudeau congratulates Trump, cites close economic and security ties
OTTAWA - Boost defence spending, dial down the volume on battling climate change and find a bridge or energy project to build together. That was the expert advice Prime Minister Justin Trudeau receive...
Jan 20, 2017
Breakdown of annual inflation rate in December for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA - Canada’s national annual inflation rate was 1.5 per cent in December, Statistics Canada said Friday. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may...
Jan 20, 2017
Breakdown of December inflation rates for provinces and territories
OTTAWA - Canada’s national inflation rate was 1.5 per cent in December, Statistics Canada said Friday. Here’s what happened in the provinces and territories (previous month in bracket...
Jan 20, 2017
Toronto health officials say about 200 affected by illness at Humber College
Toronto Public Health says the number of people who have fallen ill by a mysterious outbreak at a Toronto college has risen to about 200. Health officials say Sunday that they are ...
Jan 20, 2017
Cheaper food offsets rising gas prices, easing inflation last month
OTTAWA - The annual pace of inflation ticked higher last month, but the increase was smaller than expected as food prices continued falling, offsetting gas price hikes at the pump. Statistics Can...
Jan 20, 2017
Report on security measures for Nova Scotia hospitals to be released
HALIFAX - A report is scheduled to be released today on safety measures for hospitals and health clinics in Nova Scotia. Recommendations are expected from a working group announced by Premier Stephen ...
Jan 20, 2017
Royal LePage reports sharp rise in American interest in Canadian real estate
TORONTO - A new report from Royal LePage suggests many Americans who oppose incoming president Donald Trump continue showing a desire to purchase property in Canada. In a report released early Friday,...
Jan 20, 2017