The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–From the slow-paced, tree-lined streets of downtown Charlottetown to the modern, western architecture of metro Vancouver, Canada’s urban waterfronts are a beacon for condo developers, tourists, and everyone in between. But even in best-case scenarios for global warming, a new series of interactive maps that illustrate […]
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The Associated PressAndrew DaltonTerry Spencer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–Roy Halladay was flying his tiny sport plane low over the Gulf of Mexico shortly before it slammed into the water and killed the retired star pitcher, witnesses told federal investigators. U.S. National Transportation Safety Board investigator Noreen Price said yestersday that Halladay’s […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The union representing striking Ontario college faculty called Tuesday for its members to reject their employers’ latest contract offer. Talks between the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which represents the striking workers, and the College Employer Council, which represents the province’s 24 colleges, broke down Monday, with […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords Ontario plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars over the next four years on a seniors’ health-care plan that will increase the number of long-term care beds in the province and hours of care provided by staff. Premier Kathleen Wynne made the announcement Tuesday, laying […]
The Canadian PressLauren Krugel CALGARY–There’s no such thing as an easy coffee run or a quick bathroom break for the dozen or so staffers at a new laboratory opening in Calgary today. That’s because anyone and anything entering the facility–part of the Western Canadian Microbiome Centre at the University of […]
The Canadian Press PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.–A deer with part of a purple hammock laced around his antlers has inspired a Facebook page, popular line of T-shirts, and tremendous public interest in a northern British Columbia city. But the buck’s bonnet won’t last much longer. “Hammy,” as he has been dubbed, […]
The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER–From Everest to Denali, a mountaineer from British Columbia has climbed to a record after spending more than two years scaling some of the tallest peaks on Earth. North Vancouver’s Liz Rose reached the summit of Mount Kosciuszko in New South Wales in Australia this week, […]
The Canadian Press NISKU, Alta.–Derek Scott was driving to a job site south of Edmonton when he got a call about an accident involving one of his work trucks, a stolen baby, and some naked people. It was something he had to see to believe. The managing partner at LPH […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Hidden away somewhere on Parliament Hill is the bronzed relief of Lt.-Col. Samuel Sharpe. Finished two years ago, the sculpture appeared destined for a spot in the foyer outside the House of Commons to commemorate the former MP and recognize all Canadian veterans struggling with psychological […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–The federal government has decided to change course on its proposed legislation to end sex-based discrimination in the Indian Act. The government’s point man in the Senate, Sen. Peter Harder, told the upper chamber Tuesday that the government is offering to make a change that would […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–New mothers and fathers planning to begin their parental leave on or after Dec. 3 will be able to spread their federal benefits over a longer period of time. The federal government’s long-promised changes to parental leave rules will go into effect early next month, said […]
The Canadian Press Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman thinks the Edmonton Eskimos should change their team name. “I think there’s an opportunity to have a more inclusive name,” he said. “That’s ultimately a decision for the team, though.” Bowman, who is Métis, said he respects the CFL organization but would prefer […]
