Category Archives: Canada

One-time Liberal senators rename themselves the Progressive Senate Group
OTTAWA - The last group of former Liberal senators in Parliament's upper chamber are rebranding themselves as the Progressive Senate Group. The nine senators say they have adopted the new name to...
Nov 16, 2019

Supreme Court sides with naturopath in manslaughter, negligence case
OTTAWA - A Quebec naturopath is not guilty of manslaughter or criminal negligence in the death of a patient, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled. Roger Matern, an 84-year-old with heart di...
Nov 16, 2019

Singh, a fireball and outdated Disney classics; In-The-News Nov. 14
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 14. What we are watching i...
Nov 16, 2019

NDP has more leverage with Libs because the Bloc not a national party: Singh
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he believes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's only options to pass legislation in a minority Parliament are to work with his New Democrats or the Conserv...
Nov 16, 2019

Sportsnet exploring new formats for first intermission, Hall of Fame feature on tap this week
TORONTO - Don't expect an immediate replacement for fired commentator Don Cherry on "Coach's Corner." In fact, it's possible that Sportsnet may eventually take the long-running "Hockey ...
Nov 15, 2019

Barack Obama says his approach to politics aligned with Justin Trudeau's
HALIFAX - Former U.S. president Barack Obama made a point of highlighting his admiration for Justin Trudeau on Wednesday, saying the prime minister's approach to politics is close ...
Nov 15, 2019

'Welcome home:' 2,000-year-old bison skull returned to Alberta First Nation
SIKSIKA, Alta. - A 2,000-year-old bison skull unearthed during utility work in downtown Banff, Alta., has been returned to a southern Alberta Indigenous community. Contractors with Fortis Alberta...
Nov 15, 2019

Today's babies won't know life without climate change, new report warns
OTTAWA - A baby born in Canada today will never know a time in which his or her health isn't at risk from a warming planet, an annual look at climate change and human health reported Wednesday. The La...
Nov 15, 2019

All options but separation on the table to expand autonomy: Saskatchewan premier
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says all options are on the table when it comes to expanding his province's autonomy, except for separation. Moe says it's still early going and he will be cons...
Nov 15, 2019

B.C. wildlife experts urge hunters to switch ammo to stop lead poisoning in birds
VANCOUVER - Hunting season in British Columbia is having unintended toxic consequences for birds of prey and two local raptor experts say it's time to get the lead out of ammunition to ...
Nov 15, 2019