The Canadian Press STEINBACH, Man.–The RCMP have issued an appeal asking for the public’s help in finding the remains of a 13-year-old boy who vanished in July, 1978. David Wiebe was last seen by his mother, riding away from his home in Steinbach, Man. on his bicycle. In December, 1994, […]
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The Canadian PressStephanie Levitz OTTAWA–The 13 candidates vying to lead the federal Conservatives make their final pitches to party faithful today–at which point, the marathon leadership race will be all over but the crying for 12 of them. Indeed, it likely will be over even before the leadership hopefuls make […]
The Canadian Press EDMONTON–Another Albertan who lost a home in Fort McMurray has had a change of luck, winning a luxury condo and an Italian sports car in an Edmonton hospital fundraising lottery. Michael Marchand was shopping for flowers when a representative from the Full House Lottery phoned on Wednesday […]
The Canadian Press QIKIQTARJUAQ, Nunavut–A teacher in Nunavut who turned to crowdfunding for a modest greenhouse to grow vegetables with his students is revising his plans after Canadians responded with a bumper crop of donations. Adam Malcolm originally asked for $4,500 on GoFundMe for a greenhouse about the size of […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–An injured dog found buried alive on Montreal’s South Shore appears to be in stable condition as police and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals investigate what happened to the animal. The Monteregie SPCA said in a Facebook post that the dog, a Boxer […]
The Canadian PressLauren Krugel CALGARY–Alberta’s child and youth advocate says the suicide of a 15-year-old indigenous boy reinforces how crucial it is that the voices of children in provincial care be heard. A report by Del Graff published yesterday recounts the short and troubled life of the boy, called Levi […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson TORONTO–Temperatures this summer are expected to feel like “whiplash,” and may swing between hot and cool over the course of the season, a top meteorologist says. The Weather Network released its summer forecast on Tuesday and chief meteorologist Chris Scott said it may feel like being […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontarians will be paying a net $21 billion over the next three decades to get short-term savings under the Liberal government’s hydro plan, which is designed to make the province’s bottom line look better, two watchdogs said yesterday. Both the financial accountability officer and the auditor […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Firefighters spent the night battling a large and stubborn six-alarm blaze at a recycling facility near the city’s waterfront. Fire Chief Matthew Pegg said the blaze began just before 1 a.m. on Cherry Street and “escalated through the alarm levels very quickly.” There were no reported injuries […]
The Canadian Press REGINA–An elementary school teacher from Regina has been named one of the top “strongwomen” in North America. Tracey Halladay, 34, placed third in the recent competition to find North America’s Strongest Woman, placing behind two American competitors. By day, she teaches third and fourth graders at McDermid […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–The federal government is pouring more money into the bug-addled Phoenix payroll system in hopes of getting closer to solving the ongoing boondoggle–and it’s blaming the previous Conservative government for the extra cost. The Liberals will spend $142 million over two years to hire 200 temporary […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO–Two women who endured years of sexual harassment as RCMP employees expressed mixed emotions as a landmark class-action suit against the force yesterday edged toward final court approval. Speaking after a settlement hearing, the women expressed hope their long battle would pave the way for a […]
