Canada

Exotic cats kept in dark, dirty trailers seized from B.C. breeder

LITTLE FORT, B.C. - The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it has seized 13 exotic cats that were found in "horrific conditions" outside of Kamloops, B.C. The SPCA ...

Jul 03, 2019

Coleman set for cross-examination today after judge clears path for her evidence

OTTAWA - The sexual-assault trial of former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle will proceed today after the judge decided evidence given earlier in the trial is still admissible. Judge Peter Doody raise...

Jul 03, 2019

Parties' financial returns show Tories topped Liberals in 2018 fundraising

OTTAWA - Newly released federal party financial figures show the Conservatives entered this election year having outpaced the Liberals in fundraising by more than $8.3 million in 2018. The C...

Jul 03, 2019

'It would be terrible if nothing changed,' says Danforth victim's father

TORONTO - When Ken Price read the final police report on the man who shot his daughter during a rampage through Toronto's Greektown, it galvanized his resolve to tackle o...

Jul 03, 2019

In the news today, July 3

Five stories in the news for Wednesday, July 3 --- CORRUPTION IN UKRAINE HURTS REFORM: U.S. ENVOY Ukraine's weak judicial system is hurting the country's prospects for reform, which is the o...

Jul 03, 2019

Canada celebrates 152nd birthday with fireworks and flybys

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a campaign-style speech focused on his Liberal government's successes over the last four years as he delivered his Canada Day remarks on Parliamen...

Jul 02, 2019

'Just in fun': Alberta bar owner doesn't regret stringing up Trudeau pinata

RED DEER, Alta. - The co-owner of a bar in central Alberta doesn't regret hanging up a large pinata of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the Canada Day weekend. Rob Newell admits, however, th...

Jul 02, 2019

Cartoonist behind anti-Trump image thinks online presence played role in contract ending

An editorial cartoonist who recently drew international attention and celebrity support for an anti-Trump sketch says he doesn't believe that piece of work was why an Atlantic medi...

Jul 02, 2019

Lines drawn on planned B.C. park reserve where many species at risk live

OSOYOOS, B.C. - A next step in preserving one of Canada's most ecologically diverse regions has been reached between two British Columbia First Nations and the federal and provincial governments....

Jul 02, 2019

Senate ethics officer asks upper chamber to be more open with documents

OTTAWA - The Senate's ethics watchdog is telling the upper chamber to provide him documents more quickly to speed up investigations and strengthen his independence. Pierre Legault recommended in a rep...

Jul 02, 2019