Canada

Expat Americans in Canada gear up to weigh in on Democratic primary race

WASHINGTON - Even though they live in Canada, expatriate Americans north of the border are gearing up to weigh in on the Democratic nomination on Super Tuesday and beyond as the battle to challen...

Mar 03, 2020

Military judge's court martial paused again over issues finding judge to hear it

OTTAWA - The case against Canada's chief military judge is back in limbo after a civilian judge refused to order one military judge to appoint another military judge to preside over the court martial ...

Mar 03, 2020

Canada's tourism industry braces for impact of new coronavirus on travel

OTTAWA - Canada's tourism industry is bracing for the impact of the novel coronavirus on the number of foreign visitors this summer travel season. Some experts are already seeing a change in the numbe...

Mar 03, 2020

Wetlands, forests can help cities save millions in climate adaptation costs:study

HALIFAX - As Canadian communities brace for rising risks of spring flooding related to climate change, a non-profit group has published findings suggesting preservin...

Mar 03, 2020

Justin Trudeau surprise guest at citizenship ceremony in Nova Scotia

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stunned a group of new Canadians on Tuesday when he showed up unannounced at a citizenship ceremony at Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S. The 45 ...

Mar 03, 2020

New Veterans Affairs office aimed at advancing gender equality

OTTAWA - Veterans Affairs Canada is opening a new office intended to better serve women and those with specific needs stemming from their sexual orientation or gender identity. The office is aime...

Mar 03, 2020

B.C. asks travellers from Iran, China to self-isolate after ninth COVID-19 case

VICTORIA - British Columbia is asking travellers from China and Iran to isolate themselves for 14 days when they return home to Canada after confirming a ninth case of COVID-19. Dr. Bonnie Henry,...

Mar 03, 2020

Former PM Jean Chretien scoffs at the notion Canada's unity is under threat

OTTAWA - Former Prime Minister Jean Chretien scoffs at the notion that Canada's national unity is threatened by Indigenous protests and western alienation, as the country has managed to survive a...

Mar 03, 2020

B.C. to improve paid leave for workers affected by domestic and sexual violence

VICTORIA - Workers affected by domestic or sexual violence would be eligible for up to five days a year of paid leave under legislation introduced today by the B.C. government. The legislation would a...

Mar 03, 2020

Trudeau urges patience as Wet’suwet’en mull over proposed land and title deal

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he knows people are impatient for a resolution to tensions involving a disputed natural gas pipeline in northern British Columbia, but time is needed to res...

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