Canada

First-of-its-kind intersection in P.E.I. requires 11 instructional videos to explain

CHARLOTTETOWN - Worried there will be confusion when a new type of intersection is completed in Charlottetown, the P.E.I. government has produced no less than 11 instructional videos for drivers. Desc...

Nov 06, 2020

Trudeau affirms faith in U.S. democracy as Trump questions election integrity

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has faith in the American people and their democratic institutions. But Trudeau is stopping short of directly responding today after President Donald Tru...

Nov 06, 2020

Whole Foods criticized for preventing employees from wearing poppies

Grocery retailer Whole Foods Market is facing sharp criticism for a policy that forbids employees from wearing poppies, prompting Ontario's premier to promise legislation that would prohibit such a ru...

Nov 06, 2020

Quebec secularism law could hurt social cohesion, expert tells court challenge

MONTREAL - A psychology expert has told the court challenge to Quebec's secularism law that Bill 21 may lead to people who are Jewish, Sikh and Muslim feeling increasingly stigmatized. Dr. Richard Bou...

Nov 06, 2020

Testimony complete at Matthew Raymond's murder trial for 2018 Fredericton shootings

FREDERICTON - Testimony has ended at the Fredericton trial of Matthew Raymond, who is charged with first degree murder in the 2018 shooting deaths of four people. Dr. Julian Gojer, an Ontario psychiat...

Nov 06, 2020

Closing arguments begin at rape trial of former entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon

MONTREAL - Closing arguments are underway at the rape trial of Gilbert Rozon, with his lawyer arguing that no crime occurred. Defence lawyer Isabel Schurman is presenting her case to Quebec court Judg...

Nov 06, 2020

Reservist accused of threatening PM has case adjourned in advance of possible plea

OTTAWA - A Manitoba man facing weapons charges and another of threatening the prime minister is expected back in court next month in advance of a possible plea in his case. Corey Hurren appeared virtu...

Nov 06, 2020

Supreme Court sides with Maple Leaf Foods in case sparked by tainted meat recall

OTTAWA - A Supreme Court of Canada ruling has dealt a blow to Mr. Sub franchisees in their quest for compensation over losses experienced during a Listeria outbreak.In a decision today, the top court ...

Nov 06, 2020

PBO says feds can spend more, but wiggle room has shrunk due to pandemic

OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government has the wiggle room to add billions more in permanent spending before its finances become unsustainable. Based on the budget offic...

Nov 06, 2020

The economy added 84,000 jobs in October

PRINCE GEORGE- Stats Canada says the pace of job growth slowed in October as the economy added close to 84,000 jobs in the month compared with 378,000 in September. The national unemployment rate was ...

Nov 06, 2020