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Canadian MPs accepted $620K worth of free travel from third parties, foreign entities in 2017
Members of Parliament of all political stripes accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of free trips last year, many of them bankrolled by entities with ties to foreign governments. LeBlanc and Garneau announce plans for protecting North Atlantic right whalesEnvironmental | 460 hits | 7:06 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
At least 18 North Atlantic right whales have been found dead since last year, and the government is announcing measures to protect the endangered species. Quebec City mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette pleads guilty to all chargesLaw & Order | 486 hits | 7:06 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
The lone gunman who stormed a Quebec City mosque in January 2017, killing six and critically injuring five, has pleaded guilty to all 12 charges against him, reversing his earlier not-guilty plea. Yucky ducky' Study reveals bath-time friends' dirty secret
Scientists have the dirt on rubber ducky: Those cute yellow bath-time friends are, as some parents have long suspected, a haven for nasty bugs. The murky liquid released when ducks were squeezed contained “potentially pathogenic bacteria” in four out of tWoman arrested for making lewd comments to Easter Bunny
Police say an Ohio woman has been arrested for making lewd comments to an Easter Bunny. Police report she began to ride the carousel after making the comments.
Law & Order | 537 hits | 11:32 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
Police say an Ohio woman has been arrested for making lewd comments to an Easter Bunny. Police report she began to ride the carousel after making the comments. Private firms poised to help Canadian Coast Guard with breaking up ice
The Canadian Coast Guard has been given new powers to call on industry for short-term help in clearing ice-choked seaways as work continues on a long-term plan to replace its aging icebreaker fleet. Canucks play spoiler against Ducks as Brandon Sutter scores pair
Brandon Sutter had two goals and an assist to lift the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Alex Biega, with his first goal in over three years, and Sam Gagner also scored for Vancouver (28-40-9), which has won three of its pa Ottawa making it easier for doctors to prescribe methadone and heroinMisc CDN | 687 hits | 10:49 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The federal government is taking steps to make it easier for doctors to prescribe methadone and pharmaceutical grade heroin. Online guerrilla campaign takes aim at PC Leader Doug FordProvincial Politics | 319 hits | 9:53 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Activist group, Not Doug, has launched a website targeting the rookie Tory leader. It lists Ford’s controversial statements. Sunshine List so white: Minorities almost invisible among Ontario's best-paid public servantsLifestyle | 294 hits | 9:50 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Minorities are almost invisible among Ontario's best-paid public servants as research done by CBC Toronto shows a lack of racial and gender diversity among the annual Sunshine List's top earners. Newly-discovered human organ may help explain how cancer spreads | New Scientist
A newly discovered network of fluid-filled channels in the human body may be a previously-unknown organ, and it seems to help move cancer cells around the body Welcome to the Kleptotour: Sightseeing Russian corruption in heart of LondonMisc World | 114 hits | 7:04 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Russian oligarchs own some of London's most exclusive real estate as a way to launder their money. In the wake of the poisoning of a former spy on U.K. soil, Britons are looking at ways to put pressure on the oligarchs to rein in Putin. Grande Prairie photographer captures 'unreal' fight between lynx
A Grande Prairie photographer recently got up close and personal with a cat fight — a big cat fight. Quebec man tortured in Mexican prison wants answers from federal governmentLaw & Order | 292 hits | 6:16 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Canadian Régent Boily spent 10 years in a Mexican prison, where he experienced torture more than once. Now on parole in Canada, he wants the federal government to explain why officials let it happen. Trans Mountain decision by appeal court is a 'victory' for Alberta and pipelines, Notley says
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is hailing a recent Federal Court of Appeal decision as a victory for pipelines and for Albertans, after the court dismissed B.C.'s attempt to challenge an NEB ruling that lets Kinder Morgan Canada bypass bylaws in Burnaby, B Federal government's total 'market debt' now tops $1 trillion, documents showEconomics | 521 hits | 3:05 AM on Tuesday | posted by Winnipegger
New figures Finance Department figures show the federal government's total liabilities hit $1.029 trillion in the current budget year. It is the first time that the "market debt" has crossed that threshold. Former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page c Crab fishermen to test ropeless fishing to help save endangered whalesEnvironmental | 416 hits | 7:18 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
New Brunswick snow crab fishermen will test two ropeless trap methods this spring to reduce the use of the fishing rope responsible for the deaths of at least two North Atlantic Right Whales last year. Liberal approval rating drops to 44% as women, middle class look to Tories: Ipsos poll
Discontent with the Trudeau Liberals has grown to such a level that if a federal election were held tomorrow, the Conservatives would romp to a comfortable win. Jeremy Corbyn is a figurehead for anti-Semitism, Jewish leader says
Jonathan Goldstein, the Chairman of the Jewish Leadership Council, told the huge crowd gathered opposite Parliament the Labour leader must do more to stamp out anti-Semitism inside his party.
Misc World | 508 hits | 12:04 PM on Monday | posted by martin14
Jonathan Goldstein, the Chairman of the Jewish Leadership Council, told the huge crowd gathered opposite Parliament the Labour leader must do more to stamp out anti-Semitism inside his party. OPP officer who showed sex tape to colleagues unfit to wear uniformLaw & Order | 438 hits | 8:11 AM on Monday | posted by shockedcanadian
Remington, Centuries-Old Gun Maker, Files for Bankruptcy as Sales Slow
One of the oldest U.S. gun manufacturers borrowed heavily after the Sandy Hook shooting, when sales surged because of concern of impending regulation. But now demand has fallen.
One of the oldest U.S. gun manufacturers borrowed heavily after the Sandy Hook shooting, when sales surged because of concern of impending regulation. But now demand has fallen. Canadian firm AggregateIQ used to sidestep Brexit campaign spending limits, whistleblower allegesMisc World | 422 hits | 7:51 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
A Canadian online advertising company widely credited for its outsized role in convincing British voters to leave the European Union was also used in an effort to sidestep Brexit campaign spending limits, according to a whistleblower. Sweet Jesus ice cream shops face boycott, as Christians call its branding 'hate speech'
Toronto-based ice cream chain Sweet Jesus is facing calls for a boycott from Christians who say the name is blasphemous and mocks their religion. Boeing will not appeal tariff ruling in Bombardier's favour
Aircraft giant Boeing will not appeal a ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission that allows its Canadian rival Bombardier to sell its newest commercial jets without heavy duties. Trade dispute with U.S. over paper products to end in Canada's favour
A years-long trade dispute with the U.S. over certain paper products is coming to an end in Canada's favour. American tariffs on Canadian supercalendered paper are now in the process of being dropped, along with a complaint alleging unfair Canadian subsid U.S., several EU nations to expel Russian officials over spy poisoningMisc World | 693 hits | 7:25 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
The Trump administration expelled 60 Russian diplomats on Monday and ordered Russia's consulate in Seattle to close, as the United States and European nations sought to jointly punish Moscow for its alleged role in poisoning an ex-spy in Britain, with the B.C. government loses Trans Mountain appeal in federal court | CTV News
The proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has passed one legal hurdle but still faces another.Exits blocked, PA system turned off in deadly Russian mall fire, officials say
Russian investigators say they are looking for a security officer suspected of turning off the public address system after receiving a call about the fire in Winter Cherry mall, which was packed with children, in the Siberian city of Kemerovo.
Misc World | 172 hits | 6:23 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Russian investigators say they are looking for a security officer suspected of turning off the public address system after receiving a call about the fire in Winter Cherry mall, which was packed with children, in the Siberian city of Kemerovo. Sports-no-CBC<path d="M0,13.1l2.57-2.17A5.6,5.6,0,0,0,6.9,13c1.37,0,2.37-.64,2.37-1.61,0-.75-0.55-1.19-2.63-2s-3.8-1.9-3.8-4.17C2.84,2,5.67,0,9,0a7.5,7.5,0,0,1,5.79,2.3L12.42,4.68A5.11,5.11,0,0,0,8.71,3c-1.44,0-2.25.79-2.25,1.57s0.62,1.17,2.72,2,3.71,1.92Sports | 187 hits | 6:08 AM on Monday | posted by shockedcanadian
Jennifer Jones leads Canada to world women's curling championship titleSports | 454 hits | 11:39 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The win capped a perfect 14-0 run for the Winnipeg team of Jones, Kaitlyn Lawes, Jill Officer, Dawn McEwen and alternate Shannon Birchard.Oregon man attacks McDonald's sign after staff reject order for 30 double cheeseburgers: Police
Police say a 37-year-old man was far from lovin' it when workers at a McDonald's restaurant in Oregon refused to make him 30 double cheeseburgers and tried to destroy the golden arches.
Law & Order | 395 hits | 10:38 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Police say a 37-year-old man was far from lovin' it when workers at a McDonald's restaurant in Oregon refused to make him 30 double cheeseburgers and tried to destroy the golden arches.Trèbes attack: French left-winger arrested over tweet hailing gendarme's death
The French left-winger is accused of celebrating the killing of Arnaud Beltrame in a terrorist attack.
Misc World | 526 hits | 8:43 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The French left-winger is accused of celebrating the killing of Arnaud Beltrame in a terrorist attack. 5 British men arrested after flight from England to Las Vegas diverted to WinnipegMisc CDN | 291 hits | 9:16 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A BA flight travelling from Las Vegas to London has been diverted to Montreal after reports of a bomb threat. The pilot asked to land the plane at Trudeau Airport because of an 'emergency' mid-flight. The numbers are in - Canadians really, really hate their premiersProvincial Politics | 353 hits | 8:25 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Six provincial leaders have lower approval ratings than Donald Trump — who has broken records for low approvalSelf-taught rocket scientist launches himself 570 metres into the sky
A self-taught rocket scientist who believes the Earth is flat propelled himself about 570 metres into the air in his homemade vessel before a hard landing in the Mojave Desert that left him slightly bruised.
A self-taught rocket scientist who believes the Earth is flat propelled himself about 570 metres into the air in his homemade vessel before a hard landing in the Mojave Desert that left him slightly bruised. Avoid eating herring eggs on Vancouver Island — or risk getting cholera, health officials warn
Island Health and the First Nations Health Authority are warning people not to eat herring eggs after linking them to confirmed cases of cholera on Vancouver Island. The advisory applies to herring eggs found on kelp, seaweed and other surfaces and harves Video captures wolf as it pads along Banff ski resort access road
An employee at a Banff ski resort had some majestic company on his commute to work on Friday morning. The video shows a large grey wolf padding along in front of his vehicle, On the night he nearly died, this man resorted to leaving the ER to call 911 for help
It was the fourth time in a month David Doucette had been to the Halifax Infirmary emergency department. He is using his tale of surviving Stage 4 lymphoma to put a face on what he calls the Nova Scotia's health-care crisis. Lawyer charges grieving family thousands for time spent responding to complaint against himLaw & Order | 225 hits | 5:11 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
Attorneys are not allowed to bill for hours they spend answering complaints, according to the Law Society of Ontario. But when the time came to close the estate, the lawyer took an additional $2,340 from the estate for his time spent responding to the la Man dog-sledding from Churchill to New Brunswick reaches halfway point
A musher and his 12 Alaskan huskies have reached the halfway point of their 3,000-kilometre dog sled trek from Manitoba to his home province of New Brunswick. ustin Allen left Churchill, Man., on January 22 and arrived in Moosonee, Ont., earlier this weekUnited Airlines gives $10,000 voucher to traveller on overbooked flight
In a series of tweets, Allison Preiss of Washington, D.C., said she was rewarded with the maximum amount of compensation after being asked to give up her seat on a United Airlines flight.
In a series of tweets, Allison Preiss of Washington, D.C., said she was rewarded with the maximum amount of compensation after being asked to give up her seat on a United Airlines flight. What you should do if you find a dead whale washed ashoreMisc World | 244 hits | 12:31 AM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
While the public can play an important role in providing information to authorities about animals that have washed ashore, there's no need for them to get on top of the dead animal.Biggest pterosaur ever found was as tall as a giraffe
A powerful flying reptile that was as tall as a giraffe, weighed half a tonne, and had a longer wingspan than a Cessna Skyhawk plane has been put on display at a museum in Germany.
A powerful flying reptile that was as tall as a giraffe, weighed half a tonne, and had a longer wingspan than a Cessna Skyhawk plane has been put on display at a museum in Germany.Asia could run out of fish by 2048, UN reports
In Asia, there will be no fish stocks for commercial fishing by 2048 if trends continue. That's one of the projections made by four new United Nations scientific reports on biodiversity that showed the Earth is losing plants, animals and clean water at a
Misc World | 264 hits | 12:28 AM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
In Asia, there will be no fish stocks for commercial fishing by 2048 if trends continue. That's one of the projections made by four new United Nations scientific reports on biodiversity that showed the Earth is losing plants, animals and clean water at a Distressed seabird rallies after dinner and a warm bed in Newfoundland home
When Antje Springman spotted something huddled outside her home, she thought it was one of her chickens. It turned out to be a Great Cormorant a black seabird about the size of a goose, commonly called a shag in Newfoundland and Labrador. First significant wildfire of 2018 burning near Lytton, B.C.
The first wildfire of the year has been confirmed two kilometres away from Lytton, B.C.The fire was initially reported Wednesday, covering about four hectares. It has since grown to 75 hectares. Pipeline opponents make special delivery to MP's office
Nearly a hundred people gathered outside of Burnaby-North Seymour MP Terry Beech's constituency office on Hastings Street to protest the expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. And they brought a gift. Federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May arrested at anti-pipeline protest
Two federal politicians, including Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, have been arrested at a protest against Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in Burnaby, B.C. Calgary has run out of room to store all that snow
The City of Calgary has literally run out of places to store snow taken off of streets and sidewalks. Its three snow dumps are full. When that happens, the department looks for alternatives. And they may not be what you imagine.Back to Canada News
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