The Canadian PressJohn Cotter EDMONTON—Public Safety minister Ralph Goodale says he knows of no reason why school boards should cancel international student trips over terrorism fears but conceded the decision ultimately is up to educators. Goodale suggests school boards should consult with RCMP and other federal authorities if they are […]
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The Canadian Press HALIFAX—A judge has struck down Nova Scotia’s ground-breaking cyber-bullying law inspired by the Rehtaeh Parsons case. Justice Glen McDougall of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia also declined a Crown request to suspend his declaration that the law is invalid for 12 months to allow the legislature […]
The Canadian PressChinta Puxley WINNIPEG—Petitions are circulating in some countries to ban Donald Trump. Some mayors in the U.S. are joking about banning him themselves. But Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman is ready to welcome the controversial Republican presidential hopeful. Bowman released a letter to Trump yesterday—International Human Rights Day—that urges […]
Heather Latter Olivia Allen-Arch, left, Henry Beaulne, and Sydney Kellar recited a poem about camels during the Grades 1-3 Christmas concert rehearsal at St. Michael’s School yesterday afternoon. The concert, entitled “The Nativity,” was staged there yesterday evening for family and friends.
The Canadian PressKeith Leslie PARIS—Ontario’s Liberal government will hand out $20 million in grants next year to help create a network of public charging stations for electric vehicles. The province wants public- and private-sector partners to build fast-charging electric vehicle stations in cities, along highways, and at workplaces, apartments, and […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—The RCMP says media reports from Switzerland about possible threats against Canadian cities are being taken very seriously. One report cited Geneva, Toronto, and Chicago as possible targets in connection with an investigation of four men alleged to be supporters of the extremist Islamic State of Iraq […]
Staff The Northwest Catholic District School Board is conducting an online survey in order to provide feedback to support its French Immersion programming. French Immersion was resurrected locally this year for Grade 1 and Early Years (Year 2) students at St. Michael’s School after a group of parents urged the […]
Heather Latter Grade 5 students Zakk Gagne, left, Katie Siemens, Treyden Calder, and Jayce Linklater showed off a sample of the gingerbread houses up for grabs at Robert Moore School. Students and staff have been purchasing tickets there this week while those attending the Christmas concerts next week will have […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—The Liberals say the Harper government was guilty of “abuse of process” when it went on a patronage binge on the eve of the election, making or renewing appointments for federal positions that didn’t need to be filled until weeks—or even months—after the Conservatives were defeated. Dominic […]
The Canadian PressKeith Leslie TORONTO—The Ontario legislature has passed a private member’s bill aimed at combating abuse of the pain-killer fentanyl, which is blamed for at least 655 deaths in Canada in the past six years. Fentanyl is a powerful opiate that usually comes in transdermal patches that slowly release […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill TORONTO—A mistake by Mackenzie Blackwood has opened up the competition for Canada’s No. 1 goalie at the world junior hockey championship. Blackwood was Canada’s presumptive starter for the upcoming international tournament until he earned an eight-game suspension in the OHL on Tuesday after slashing an opponent […]
By Nick Perry The Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand New Zealanders have chosen a design for a possible new national flag that features the country’s iconic silver fern sitting next to the four stars that make up the Southern Cross constellation. Preliminary results from a postal ballot were announced Friday […]
