The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Joseph Boyden, the award-winning author whose work vividly documents the complexity of Canada’s indigenous history, is among the latest appointments to the Order of Canada in a year when aboriginal issues have dominated the national agenda. Boyden, whose novels include “Three Day Road” and “The Orenda,” joined […]
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The Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C.—Authorities say a husband-and-wife’s fight over a chicken dinner landed them both in the hospital. Richland County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Curtis Wilson said the wife wanted to get chicken at Church’s and the couple got into an argument that ended with the husband knocking her […]
The Canadian PressBruce Cheadle OTTAWA—The federal Liberal government says a “significant number” of Conservative appointees have offered to step down after being asked to quit while others will be called before parliamentary committees to explain their credentials. But the Prime Minister’s Office is refusing to provide even a numerical breakdown, […]
The Canadian PressKeith Leslie TORONTO—A series of regulatory and fee changes are set to take effect in Ontario on Jan. 1, including increases in electricity bills and a break for natural gas users. The debt retirement charge of about $70 a year is being eliminated from hydro bills, but so […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have set a date for their first meeting in Washington. Trudeau and his wife are to be welcomed by the Obamas for an official visit and state dinner at the White House on March 10. Obama and Trudeau […]
The Canadian Press SYDNEY, Australia—A Canadian resident has finished an incredible journey: John Beeden has rowed by himself across the Pacific Ocean. It took him 209 days to make the crossing in his six-metre boat “Socks II.” Beeden’s website said the 53-year-old is the first person to complete the 11,296-km […]
The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER—Amid bear hugs, smiles, and tears, the family of a Syrian boy whose lifeless body washed up on a Turkish beach earlier this year repeated one message when they landed at the Vancouver airport yesterday: thank you. Mohammed Kurdi, his wife, and their five children arrived […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA—The escalating debate over doctor-assisted death could be the perfect chance for Canada to fix its broken system of palliative care—a “dark secret” that health advocates say has been quietly deteriorating in the shadows for decades. Terminally-ill patients and their family members are forced to take […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau is using his first Christmas message as prime minister to encourage Canadians to share the spirit of the season with Syrian refugees. Trudeau says this is a time of year celebrated by showing generosity to family and friends. And he said he trusts Canadians will […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Repealing a provision of the Criminal Code that shields parents from facing assault charges for hitting their children would affect more than just First Nations’ communities. Legal experts say it also would affect many immigrant and minority parents caught in a legal haze when it comes to […]
The Canadian Press ST. ALBERT, Alta.—A southern Alberta couple are $14.5 million richer thanks to two mischievous dogs. Christian and Monique Etienne of Airdrie purchased the winning ticket for the Lotto 6/49 draw on Dec. 12 while getting supplies to clean up after their rescue animals. Chancey, the golden Lab, […]
The Associated Press PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.—Peterson Air Force base is getting ready for its annual holiday mission—tracking Santa’s storybook sleigh ride around the world. The North American Aerospace Defence Command has been working for weeks to tackle the one-day mission. Miles of wire, dozens of computers, and 157 […]
