Category Archives: Canada
At a glance, a closer look at Canada's six newest senators, recommended Monday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recommended six more Canadians to be appointed to the Senate. Here’s a brief look at each: Gwen Boniface A police officer and lawyer, Boniface wa...
Oct 31, 2016
'It was an error:' Edmonton judge changes Travis Vader verdict to manslaughter
EDMONTON - A judge has changed his flawed murder verdict to manslaughter in the high-profile case of Travis Vader - a satisfying fix for the family of two missing seniors he was convicted of...
Oct 31, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appoints six new senators for Ontario
OTTAWA - Ontario Provincial Police commissioner Vince Hawkes uses one word to describe what his predecessor Gwen Boniface will bring to the Senate: “integrity.” It might not be the fi...
Oct 31, 2016
Dallas-based HollyFrontier to buy Petro-Canada Lubricants from Suncor for $1.125B
CALGARY - Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) will sell the Petro-Canada lubricants business for $1.125 billion to HollyFrontier Corp. of Dallas under a proposed deal announced Monday by the two companies. Calgary...
Oct 31, 2016
'Internet black widow' delays signing of peace bond because of medical question
HALIFAX - Lawyers agreed today to a two-week delay before an 80-year-old woman who killed and poisoned her intimate partners will sign a two-year peace bond. Melissa Ann Shepard’s...
Oct 31, 2016
Four stories in the news today, Oct. 31
Four stories in the news for Monday, Oct. 31 --- PYTHON TRIAL BEGINS TODAY IN NEW BRUNSWICK Jurors will be selected today for the trial of a man charged in connection with the deaths of two New B...
Oct 31, 2016
A dozen Canadian women head south on a mission: Help Dems defeat Donald Trump
KISSIMMEE, United States - A dozen Canadian women are heading to Florida on a mission unrelated to sun, surf and sand - they intend to help Hillary Clinton defeat Donald Trump. They’re...
Oct 31, 2016
Under fire, Liberals decide to support motion on First Nations child welfare
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals will vote to support an NDP motion Tuesday that calls for an immediate $155-million cash injection for First Nations child welfare services, says Indigenous Affairs ...
Oct 31, 2016
Jury selected in case of New Brunswick boys killed by escaped python
CAMPBELLTON, N.B. - A jury of eight women and four men was chosen Monday for the trial of a man charged in the deaths of two boys who were suffocated by a python. Jean-Claude Savoie, who now lives nea...
Oct 31, 2016
Prime Minister Trudeau to name six Ontario senators on Monday
OTTAWA - There is a report that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is poised to announce six more Senate appointments, including a former commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police. CTV News is reportin...
Oct 30, 2016