Western Canada Indigenous group hoping to buy stake in TMX before construction starts
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Members of Project Reconciliation say they are quickly moving forward with plans to pursue an ownership stake in the project. Continue reading
Dead endangered right whale found drifting in Gulf of St. Lawrence: DFO
In a news release, DFO said the whale was spotted during a Transport Canada aerial surveillance flight. Continue reading
Indigenous woman sues RCMP officer over interview asking if she was ‘turned on’ by sexual assault
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Trudeau on Quebec’s Bill 21: it’s not government’s job to legislate what people wear
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Fraud, money laundering charges laid against 4 executives with Vancouver’s PacNet
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“The defendants are charged with enriching themselves by helping fraudsters who took money from elderly and otherwise vulnerable victims,” according to a U.S. prosecutor. Continue reading
Boy surprised by Carey Price at NHL Awards was in ‘absolute shock’
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
It’s a night Anderson Whitehead will never forget – standing on stage at the NHL Awards only to be surprised by Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price. Continue reading
Liberals will re-introduce Ambrose’s judicial sex assault training bill if they win election
“We are fully committed to introducing this legislation if re-elected,” said a spokesperson for the justice minister. Continue reading
Trump administration’s abortion rules can take effect, appeals court says
More than 20 states and several civil rights and health organizations challenged the rules in cases filed in Oregon, Washington and California. Continue reading
Frances Bean Cobain shares ‘raw and truthful’ song on Instagram
Many music outlets are speculating that the lyrics refer to her late father, Kurt Cobain. Continue reading
Sum 41 hits Top 20 airplay list for first time since 2005 with ‘Out for Blood’
It’s the Canadian punk outfit’s first Top 20 single since 2005’s ‘Pieces.’ Continue reading
Wait, There’s More podcast: What is sharia law?
On Thursday’s episode of Wait, There’s More, host Tamara Khandaker explores what sharia law is — and what it definitely isn’t. Continue reading
Alberta launches promised constitutional challenge of federal carbon tax
The government said the federal tax, which is imposed on any province that doesn’t establish its own policy, “disrupts the balance of Canada’s federation.” Continue reading
QuadrigaCX timeline — and the many questions still to be answered
The death of QuadrigaCX CEO Gerald Cotten has sparked concern about his trading practices and potential scams involving the cryptocurrency exchange. Continue reading
Elections Canada will not use social media ‘influencers’ in federal campaign
Elections Canada has scrapped plans to use social-media “influencers” to persuade young Canadians to register to vote in this fall’s federal election. Continue reading
UK prime minister run narrows down to Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt
The winner of the runoff, due to be announced the week of July 22, will become Conservative leader and prime minister. Continue reading
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Hezbollah operative collected information on Toronto’s Pearson airport
A deep-cover Hezbollah sleeper agent, Ali Kourani visited Pearson airport seven times and gathered information about security measures there until his arrest in 2017. Continue reading
Teen’s e-cigarette explodes in his face, leaving him with a broken jaw
A 17-year-old boy suffered a broken jaw after his vape pen exploded in his face. Continue reading
Scorpion gives birth after travelling to Canada in Vancouver woman’s luggage
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Staff at the Victoria Bug Zoo confirm in an online post that the scorpion has produced about 20 offspring, and the whole family is doing well. Continue reading
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price surprises young fan at NHL Awards
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Carey Price surprised the young fan, who lost his mother to cancer, at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas, Nev. Continue reading
‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer donates to pancreatic cancer fund in Alex Trebek’s name
He donated $1,109.14, which represents his daughter Natasha’s birthday, Continue reading
Canadian Senate passes B.C. tanker ban bill, prepping for it to come into law
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Bill C-48 formalizes a moratorium on oil tanker traffic from the northern tip of Vancouver Island to B.C.’s border with Alaska. Continue reading
Roy Moore to run for Senate again, even though Trump and GOP don’t want him to
Roy Moore was previously defeated by Democrat Doug Jones in a Senate special election, to replace Jeff Sessions. Continue reading
Western Canada Indigenous group hoping to buy stake in TMX before construction starts
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Members of Project Reconciliation say they are quickly moving forward with plans to pursue an ownership stake in the project. Continue reading
Dead endangered right whale found drifting in Gulf of St. Lawrence: DFO
In a news release, DFO said the whale was spotted during a Transport Canada aerial surveillance flight. Continue reading
Trudeau on Quebec’s Bill 21: it’s not government’s job to legislate what people wear
Justin Trudeau on Bill 21: “We do not feel it is a government’s responsibility or in a government’s interest to legislate on what people should be wearing.” Continue reading
Fraud, money laundering charges laid against 4 executives with Vancouver’s PacNet
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“The defendants are charged with enriching themselves by helping fraudsters who took money from elderly and otherwise vulnerable victims,” according to a U.S. prosecutor. Continue reading
Liberals will re-introduce Ambrose’s judicial sex assault training bill if they win election
“We are fully committed to introducing this legislation if re-elected,” said a spokesperson for the justice minister. Continue reading
Trump administration’s abortion rules can take effect, appeals court says
More than 20 states and several civil rights and health organizations challenged the rules in cases filed in Oregon, Washington and California. Continue reading
Elections Canada already paid social media ‘influencers’ before scrapping campaign
That comes on the heels of a report by the Canadian Press Thursday afternoon that the independent agency is scrapping the plan. Continue reading
Sum 41 hits Top 20 airplay list for first time since 2005 with ‘Out for Blood’
It’s the Canadian punk outfit’s first Top 20 single since 2005’s ‘Pieces.’ Continue reading
Wait, There’s More podcast: What is sharia law?
On Thursday’s episode of Wait, There’s More, host Tamara Khandaker explores what sharia law is — and what it definitely isn’t. Continue reading
QuadrigaCX timeline — and the many questions still to be answered
The death of QuadrigaCX CEO Gerald Cotten has sparked concern about his trading practices and potential scams involving the cryptocurrency exchange. Continue reading
Elections Canada will not use social media ‘influencers’ in federal campaign
Elections Canada has scrapped plans to use social-media “influencers” to persuade young Canadians to register to vote in this fall’s federal election. Continue reading
How your doctor behaves may impact your recovery from surgery
A new study found that surgeons who model “unprofessional behavior” may increase the risk of medical errors and complications for patients. Continue reading
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis mock tabloid magazine claiming they’ve split
‘Also, I took the kids,’ Kunis says to her husband as she reads the tabloid cover. ‘You had a dark secret exposed.’ Continue reading
Flashing lights at concerts can trigger seizures, study finds
Flashing strobe lights at concerts can be troublesome for people with epilepsy, a Dutch study has found. Continue reading
NDP part ways with Dartmouth-Cole Harbour candidate over ‘recently surfaced tweets’
In a statement, NDP spokesperson Melissa Bruno said the party deemed the language used in the tweets “unacceptable.” Continue reading
Trump says Iran ‘made a mistake’ by shooting down U.S. drone
Trump cut a meeting short with Justin Trudeau to brief U.S. lawmakers on the tensions with Iran. Continue reading
UN calls on Canada, U.S. to hold Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman accountable in Khashoggi killing
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland repeated calls for a “full, international independent investigation” but did not commit to further sanctions. Continue reading
Tampa Bay gets green light from MLB to explore playing split season in Montreal
The Tampa Bay Rays have been given the go-ahead by Major League Baseball to look into playing a split season in Montreal. Continue reading
Indigenous woman sues RCMP officer over interview asking if she was ‘turned on’ by sexual assault
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The suit describes the interview as a “malicious, degrading” and “victim blaming” interrogation. Continue reading
Boy surprised by Carey Price at NHL Awards was in ‘absolute shock’
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
It’s a night Anderson Whitehead will never forget – standing on stage at the NHL Awards only to be surprised by Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price. Continue reading
Frances Bean Cobain shares ‘raw and truthful’ song on Instagram
Many music outlets are speculating that the lyrics refer to her late father, Kurt Cobain. Continue reading
Alberta launches promised constitutional challenge of federal carbon tax
The government said the federal tax, which is imposed on any province that doesn’t establish its own policy, “disrupts the balance of Canada’s federation.” Continue reading
Desjardins says personal info of 2.9 million members shared illegally by employee
The company says those affected includes 2.7 million individual members and 173,000 business members. Continue reading
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