The Canadian Press VICTORIA–The company building a 670-kilometre natural gas pipeline as part of the massive LNG Canada project in northern British Columbia says it plans to resume construction this week despite an eviction notice served by members of a local First Nation over the weekend. Coastal GasLink says in […]
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The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords Toronto’s subway system contains elevated levels of air pollutants that must be addressed, the city’s chief medical officer said in a new report on Monday while assuring passengers it continues to be safe to ride. Dr. Eileen de Villa is recommending the Toronto Transit Commission take […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Police are asking the public for help in the case of a dog they say was abandoned in a suitcase in west-end Toronto. Investigators say they were called to an area near the Humber River trail around noon Saturday after some people found a black […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Diane Ford, the mother of Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the late Toronto mayor Rob Ford, has died at the age of 85. The premier’s office announced the news in a statement released Sunday evening. It describes Diane Ford as “the rock for her family”-particularly for her […]
The Canadian PressLauren Krugel CALGARY–A retired neurologist has admitted in court to sexually assaulting 28 female patients over three decades. Keith Hoyte, 71, pleaded guilty to 28 counts as his trial was to begin Monday in Calgary. Two counts were stayed because they were melded into charges involving the same […]
The Canadian Press KINGSTON-A man is facing a criminal charge after allegedly launching an unprovoked attack on a service dog in Kingston, Ont. Police say the incident happened last Thursday morning while a service-dog user was walking with his family. Police allege the accused walked up to the dog and […]
The Canadian Press KINGSTON-A man is facing a criminal charge after allegedly launching an unprovoked attack on a service dog in Kingston, Ont. Police say the incident happened last Thursday morning while a service-dog user was walking with his family. Police allege the accused walked up to the dog and […]
The Canadian Press KINGSTON-A man is facing a criminal charge after allegedly launching an unprovoked attack on a service dog in Kingston, Ont. Police say the incident happened last Thursday morning while a service-dog user was walking with his family. Police allege the accused walked up to the dog and […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson Ottawa’s bills for dealing with natural disasters neared half a billion dollars in two of the last three years amid a warning to Canadians that this country was one of the worst affected by climate change in 2018. Data from Public Safety Canada lists the average […]
The Canadian PressMike Blanchfield OTTAWA — Barack Obama’s former ambassador to Canada says President Donald Trump’s decision to order the killing of a top Iranian general represents the latest instance of the mercurial U.S. president throwing allies such as Canada under buses. Ex-envoy Bruce Heyman says the killing of Iranian […]
The Associated PressMarcia Dunn CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.– SpaceX launched 60 more mini internet satellites late Monday, this time testing a dark coating to appease stargazers. It’s a “first step” compromise between SpaceX and astronomers fearful of having dark skies spoiled by hundreds and, eventually, thousands of bright satellites circling overhead. […]
The Associated PressDee-Ann Durbin After a big year for its plant-based burger, Impossible Foods has something new on its plate. The California-based company unveiled Impossible Pork and Impossible Sausage on Monday evening at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas. It’s Impossible Food’s first foray beyond fake beef. The Impossible […]
