Category Archives: Canada
Chatty Newfoundland fugitive turns himself in after responding to police posting
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - A Newfoundland man who promised in a Facebook post to turn himself in on five arrest warrants has kept his word. The story played out on social media Monday for...
Sep 13, 2016

Two Canadians make short list for prestigious Man Booker Prize
Canadian author Madeleine Thien said she was feeling “pretty wonderful” to have her novel “Do Not Say We Have Nothing” shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize on Tuesd...
Sep 13, 2016
Six stories in the news today, Sept. 13
Six stories in the news today from The Canadian Press --- NDP AND CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS MEETINGS BEING TODAY Both the Conservatives and NDP begin summer caucus meetings today. In Montrea...
Sep 13, 2016

Alberta's Notley says minimum wage increases timely, will not lead to job losses
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says it was time to lock in minimum wage increases that guarantee workers will be paid $15 an hour by 2018. The government has had extensive discussi...
Sep 13, 2016

Mother of slain Montreal student remembers her 10 years after shooting
MONTREAL - As Louise Hevey De Sousa stood outside the junior college where her daughter was murdered and 16 other people injured by a gunman 10 years ago, she talked about what she...
Sep 13, 2016

Diabetic teen's last birthday video makes sister cry at parents' murder trial
CALGARY - The sister of a teen who died of starvation and untreated diabetes broke down in tears Tuesday as a video of his last birthday was shown in court. “He was a little down, probably becau...
Sep 13, 2016

Edmonton judge says OK to camera in court for Vader murder verdict
EDMONTON - A judge will allow a news camera to broadcast his verdict Thursday in the murder trial of a man accused of killing two Alberta seniors. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Denny ...
Sep 13, 2016
Specially trained autism dog one of 14 that died at Saskatoon boarding kennel
SASKATOON - Families are mourning the loss of their pets after an apparent heating problem led to the deaths of 14 dogs at a Saskatoon boarding kennel over the weekend. Ailish Irwin tells ra...
Sep 12, 2016

Fan pours beer on head of boy for wearing green at Bombers-Roughriders game
WINNIPEG - A young boy who went to his first CFL game in Winnipeg was harassed by other fans for wearing green and even had beer poured over his head. The Bombers beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 17-...
Sep 12, 2016

Gaylord the iguana found cold, but OK under neighbour's deck in Edmonton
EDMONTON - There’s a happy ending to the story of Gaylord the iguana who ambled out of his west Edmonton home several weeks ago. His owner, Mary Ann Holm, was frantic to find him, even offering ...
Sep 12, 2016