Canada

Crown touts testimony depicting Joshua Boyle's 'pattern of behaviour'

OTTAWA - A Crown prosecutor argued during former hostage Joshua Boyle's assault trial today that testimony about his controlling, abusive nature should be admitted into evidence because it depicts a r...

Aug 12, 2019

Quebec business lobby says province needs more immigrants to meet needs

QUEBEC - A major business lobby in Quebec is suggesting the provincial government significantly boost planned immigration levels and soften French-language requirements for newcomers. The Fe...

Aug 12, 2019

All eyes on Dildo, N.L., as Jimmy Kimmel broadcasts tongue-in-cheek mayoral race

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The picturesque Newfoundland town of Dildo is attracting unprecedented international attention over its name, as late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel continues ...

Aug 12, 2019

New analysis finds link between vaping and cannabis use in teens, young adults

MONTREAL - Teens and young adults who use electronic cigarettes are significantly more likely to use cannabis as well, according to a new study co-authored by a Canadian researcher. Pediatrician Nicho...

Aug 12, 2019

Lyft says it will launch ride-hailing in Vancouver before the end of the year

VANCOUVER - Ride-hailing company Lyft says it plans to be operating in Vancouver before the end of this year. The Passenger Transportation Board in B.C. has yet to unveil its final ride-hailing regula...

Aug 12, 2019

Homicide victim's sister accuses fugitive's dad of failing to take responsibility

The sister of an American tourist says the father of one of the British Columbia men named as a suspect in the woman's death isn't accepting his share of responsibility for her family's sorrow. Kenned...

Aug 12, 2019

In the news today, August 12

Four stories in the news for Monday, August 12 --- AIR CANADA UPS PURCHASE PRICE OF TRANSAT Air Canada says it will spend more to buy Transat A.T., upping its total offer by $...

Aug 12, 2019

Fish buyer in P.E.I. opens plant to promote Canada's sustainable tuna fishery

A tuna buyer in Prince Edward Island has opened Canada's first federally licensed plant to process bluefin tuna for the world sushi market. Jason Tompkins of OneTuna, says after 18 years as a tuna buy...

Aug 12, 2019

Growing number of newcomers, refugees ending up homeless in Canada, studies say

OTTAWA - A growing number of newcomers to Canada are ending up in shelters or are finding themselves homeless, newly released government figures show. Two new reports released this...

Aug 11, 2019

Calls to eat more plants, less meat also in line with food guide: McKenna

OTTAWA - A high-profile call to eat more plants and less meat in order to combat global warming is directly in line with Canada's new food guide, which extols the health benefits of precisel...

Aug 11, 2019