Kristi Allan loves Taylor Swift, and she loves the Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation, too. When she put both of them together, it resulted in the biggest fundraiser the group — which provides counselling and other services in Newfoundland and Labrador — has ever seen. Raffle for concert tickets snagged by …
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Canada added 64,000 jobs in September, led by Quebec and B.C.
Canada’s economy added 64,000 new workers as a surge in hiring in Quebec and B.C. was enough to offset a loss of 38,000 jobs in Alberta. Economists had been expecting about 25,000 new jobs. Canada’s economy added 64,000 new workers as a surge in hiring in Quebec and B.C. was …
Read More »Supreme Court of Canada upholds contested Amanda Todd pre-trial publication ban
The highest court in Canada has upheld provisions in the criminal code for blanket publication bans for matters when a jury is not in place, something media outlets and civil liberty advocates say stifle freedom of the press. Lawyers representing media outlets said ban on 15 months of pre-trial applications …
Read More »Deadly history of Canada’s Speaker: What’s really behind the ‘dragging’ tradition?
Liberal MP Greg Fergus became the first Black Canadian Speaker of the House of Commons after being picked by his colleagues through a secret ranked-ballot vote. While most Canadians were occupied listening to the first remarks of the newly elected Speaker, others were left scratching their heads over what preceded …
Read More »RCMP documents detail alleged multi-billion dollar money laundering scheme in GTA
Newly released documents show Canadian involvement in an international investigation of an alleged money laundering ring in the Greater Toronto Area that authorities believe is linked to a man accused of laundering money for terrorists. Altaf Khanani, a Pakistani national, has been on the radar of international law enforcement since …
Read More »Forget France. Canada has its own bedbug problem
Paris bedbug infestations may be making the headlines, but some Canadian cities have already been grappling with the pests. Here’s what an expert recommends for those dealing with bedbug infestations. As Paris bedbug infestations make headlines, Canadian cities grapple with their own pests. Bedbug infestations found in Paris during Fashion …
Read More »City contractors bore skylight into Toronto couple’s basement
An Oakwood Avenue family is frustrated and fuming after city workers doing a sidewalk repair accidentally bored a massive hole into their basement. City calls situation ‘unfortunate and unusual’ as couple, 2 kids forced to climb fence to get into their home. Worker accidentally drilling hole into homeowner’s basement A …
Read More »N.S. minor hockey community voices support for dressing room policy change
Hockey Canada is encouraging players to wear base layers under their equipment to the arena. Some members of the minor hockey community say the change is for the better. Players encouraged to wear base layer under their equipment to arena. Members of the minor hockey community in Nova Scotia are …
Read More »Trudeau’s Montana holiday cost taxpayers much more than reported
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Easter weekend vacation in Montana cost taxpayers nearly a quarter of a million dollars, CBC News has learned — far more than the sum reported to Parliament. Price tag for trip came to $228,839 — far higher than sum disclosed to Parliament. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s …
Read More »Federal government commits $740K toward further review of possible search Winnipeg-area landfill
The federal government is putting $740,000 toward further review of a possible search of a landfill Winnipeg police believe holds the remains of two First Nations women they allege were slain by a serial killer. Marchers head to Manitoba Legislature, stake lawn with red-dress cutouts. WARNING: This story contains distressing …
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