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Ring of Fire road proposal to get $785,000 government study
The Ring of Fire mining development area in northern Ontario got a $785,000 boost on Sunday when the federal and provincial governments announce a joint study of an all-weather road for the isolated region. Trudeau opens door to supporting Iraq mission extension
As the six-month deadline for Canada's mission in Iraq approaches, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is signalling that his party may support a mission extension.Israel, U.S. divide deepens over Iran nuclear deal
Signs are growing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech to Congress against a possible nuclear deal with Iran could damage his country's broad alliance with the United States.
Political | 80 hits | 7:56 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Signs are growing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech to Congress against a possible nuclear deal with Iran could damage his country's broad alliance with the United States. Victims of Communism memorial downsized as Tories and Liberals spar over sitePolitical | 115 hits | 12:19 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Conservative government fired back at the Liberals Thursday for advocating a new site for the Memorial to the Victims of Communism, as the head of the team that designed it disclosed that it has substantially downsized the controversial memorial.Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow
Boris Nemtsov, a charismatic Russian opposition leader and sharp critic of President Vladimir Putin, was gunned down Saturday near the Kremlin, just a day before a planned protest against the government.
Boris Nemtsov, a charismatic Russian opposition leader and sharp critic of President Vladimir Putin, was gunned down Saturday near the Kremlin, just a day before a planned protest against the government. Veterans will need to verify lost limbs every 3 years, instead of annually
A wounded soldier who lost both legs in Afghanistan and has had to prove to Veterans Affairs every year that he still needs a wheelchair, will now only have to go through the experience every three years. B.C.-Alaska night border closure will save money, but separate community
People from Stewart, B.C., and Hyder, Alaska, have lived side-by-side for more than 100 years, but the two towns that operate as one community will soon be cut off each night. In the Conservative war on terror, the first casualty is Parliament
In choosing to limit debate and expert witnesses on the proposed new anti-terror bill, the Harper government is showing it hasn't learned from the past, Chris Hall writes. Being tough on terror may be popular, but public approval is no substitute for publ Boosting Tax-Free Savings Account may cost billions: budget watchdog
Boosting the maximum Tax-Free Savings Account contribution to $11,000 a year could cost the federal treasury billions in lost revenue, according to the Parliamentary Budget Office. Cy Tokmakjian home after release from Cuban prison, lawyer says
A Canadian automobile executive imprisoned in Cuba on corruption charges for more than three years was released Saturday after Cuba's government ended a case that it called a demonstration of the fight against bribery and critics said was a warning agains Canada Revenue Agency encouraging MPs to highlight Tory tax measures
An annual tax season information kit being sent to all members of Parliament is going further than just outlining the nuts and bolts of paying taxes. MPs also appear to be getting a nudge from the Canada Revenue Agency to remind constituents about the Con Canadian court finds Toronto newspaper has libeled a climate scientist | Ars Technica
A Canadian court has found that Toronto's National Post libeled a climate scientist named Andrew Weaver. The paper and several of its writers and editors will be responsible for paying Weaver C$50,000 (about US$39,500) and removing all the libelous pieces Conservative MP Eve Adams crosses floor to join Liberals | CTV News
Conservative MP Eve Adams has crossed the floor to join the Liberals, she announced at a news conference this morning. John Baird resigns as foreign affairs minister, won't seek re-election | CTV News
John Baird has announced he is resigning from cabinet and will not seek re-election. Calgary's Mayor Naheed Nenshi awarded World Mayor PrizePolitical | 135 hits | 1:42 PM on Monday | posted by BeaverFever
'Internet troll' used website to spread 'web of lies' about other social media users
A POLITICAL activist described in court as an “internet troll” used his own website to spread a web of lies about other social media users falsely labelling them as paedophiles, homosexuals and holding religious views.
Political | 146 hits | 12:47 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A POLITICAL activist described in court as an “internet troll” used his own website to spread a web of lies about other social media users falsely labelling them as paedophiles, homosexuals and holding religious views.Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman accused of 'electoral fraud'
ritain's first elected Muslim mayor is 'a liar and perjurer' who used corruption, intimidation and fraud to win a second term, a court heard today.
Political | 144 hits | 10:12 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
ritain's first elected Muslim mayor is 'a liar and perjurer' who used corruption, intimidation and fraud to win a second term, a court heard today. Stephen Harper takes aim at terror, opposition gets dinged
The rollout of the new terror legislation went well, mostly. The prime minister's speech was clear and well staged. A friendly crowd applauded on cue. But it wasn't all statesman, all the time. It's an election year, after all, writes Terry Milewski. Rob Anders, blocked from Wildrose Party leadership bid, seeks clarificationPolitical | 91 hits | 3:05 PM on Friday | posted by Zipperfish
Calgary MP Rob Anders says he still hopes to run for the leadership for the Wildrose Party despite being told he does not qualify because he will not have been a member for six months prior to the leadership vote set for June 6.Russian power struggle: Could Putin lose his leverage over Moscow elite'
Russia faces an economic crisis, but with the ruble falling, the superwealthy are buying the latest luxury cars and may end up being the source of President Vladimir Putin's biggest power struggle, the CBC's Susan Ormiston reports from Moscow.
Russia faces an economic crisis, but with the ruble falling, the superwealthy are buying the latest luxury cars and may end up being the source of President Vladimir Putin's biggest power struggle, the CBC's Susan Ormiston reports from Moscow. Ontario to ban acquisition and sale of killer whales
The Ontario government plans to ban the acquisition and sale of killer whales, part of new "higher standards of care" for marine animals that would also include dolphins and walruses. Strip club denied, Regina council gets standing ovation
Regina city council voted to deny an application for a bar that would feature exotic dancers. A packed city council gallery erupted with a standing ovation in response to the decision. Most had spoken against the proposed club.Ruble's dramatic drop inflicts economic pain in Russia
The Russian ruble has shed nearly half its value since last summer, driving up the costs of food, housing and travel. Russia is being hit by 'perfect economic storm' of depreciating currency, western sanctions and shrinking oil revenue.
The Russian ruble has shed nearly half its value since last summer, driving up the costs of food, housing and travel. Russia is being hit by 'perfect economic storm' of depreciating currency, western sanctions and shrinking oil revenue. Maclean's claim that Winnipeg is Canada's most racist city upsets mayor
Winnipeg's mayor choked back tears as he began to address the media today about claims by Maclean's magazine that the city as the most racist in Canada. Stephen Harper 'proud' of troops who fired back at ISIS in Iraq
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has waded into the growing debate over a recent incident that saw Canadian special forces troops come under hostile fire while accompanying Iraqi troops near the front lines.Drugs, brothels, al-Qaeda and the Beyonce tax: the Green Party plan for Britain
They are on the cusp of an electoral breakthrough - and an examination of Green Party policy reveals a extraordinary list of demands
Political | 111 hits | 1:49 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
They are on the cusp of an electoral breakthrough - and an examination of Green Party policy reveals a extraordinary list of demands Calgary councillors getting 'blotto' on the job'Political | 138 hits | 3:49 PM on Tuesday | posted by Alta_redneck
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said he's had complaints of councillors getting "blotto" at community events and using drugs. Dying with Dignity group stripped of charitable tax status following CRA political activity audit | CTV News
The federal government is stripping Dying with Dignity Canada of its charitable tax status following a political activity audit by the Canada Revenue Agency. Canadians going to U.S. for long stays need to be mindful of changes, says MP
A B.C. MP is warning people about a new information-sharing agreement between Canada and the United States that could put travellers who spend a lot of time in the U.S. at risk of significant consequences.Cuba opens up more to U.S. travellers, trade starting tomorrow
New rules to significantly loosen the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba and open up the communist island to greater American travel will go into effect Friday.
New rules to significantly loosen the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba and open up the communist island to greater American travel will go into effect Friday. John Baird flies to Egypt to seek Mohamed Fahmy's release
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird left for Egypt late Monday evening to push for the release of Canadian-Egyptian journalist Mohamed Fahmy, CBC News has learned. Richard Atwell, Saanich mayor, admits lying about extramarital affair
Saanich, B.C. Mayor Richard Atwell claims he was the victim of spying and police harassment while also admitting he lied about having an extramarital affair with one of his campaign volunteers. Sergeant-at-Arms Vickers to be named Canada’s ambassador to Ireland
The man hailed as a hero for stopping an attack on Parliament Hill will be named the Canadian ambassador to Ireland. The Canadian Press has learned the appointment will be announced later Thursday. Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers is credited with killing a Julian Fantino out as veterans affairs minister
An embattled Julian Fantino has been moved out of Veterans Affairs Canada and back to his former position of associate minister of defence, replaced by Ontario MP Erin O'Toole.North Korea blasts U.S. for sanctions over Sony attack
North Korea on Sunday criticized the United States for slapping sanctions on Pyongyang officials and organizations for a cyberattack on Sony Pictures — the latest fallout from a Hollywood movie depicting the fictional assassination of North Korea's leader
Political | 146 hits | 9:01 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
North Korea on Sunday criticized the United States for slapping sanctions on Pyongyang officials and organizations for a cyberattack on Sony Pictures — the latest fallout from a Hollywood movie depicting the fictional assassination of North Korea's leader Stephen Harper asks Canadians to pray for military fighting ISIS
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is asking Canadians to pray for the country's military personnel as they battle ISIS extremists in Northern Iraq. Rob Clarke's controversial bill to change the Indian Act passed into law
Conservative MP Rob Clarke's controversial private member's bill to change the Indian Act passed into law last week. North Korea threatens strikes on U.S. amid Sony hacking claims
U.S. President Barack Obama is "recklessly" spreading rumours of a Pyongyang-orchestrated cyberattack of Sony Pictures, North Korea says, as it warns of strikes against the White House, Pentagon and "the whole U.S. mainland, that cesspool of terrorism." Grand Chief intervenes in Kenora high school basketball suspension
The Grand Chief of Grand Council Treaty # 3 says the suspension of a Kenora high school basketball team's assistant coach shows a lack of understanding of Anishinaabe culture and does a disservice to First Nations youth. Mandy Rice-Davies, key figure in U.K. Profumo Affair, dies at 70
Mandy Rice-Davies, a former model who was at the centre of one of Britain's biggest political sex scandals — the 1960s Profumo Affair — has died aged 70 after a short battle with cancer, her publicist said on Friday. Stephen Harper touts merits of Alberta's carbon pricing system
In a year-end interview with Peter Mansbridge, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has indicated for the first time a willingness to implement on a 'broader' scale a carbon pricing system similar to the one in Alberta. U.S. torture debate underscores shifting view on personal liberties
Torture, police excesses, 'felony creep.' For a country built around personal liberty and the rule of law, some things are surely changing, Neil Macdonald writes. Stephen Harper says RCMP training prepared him for Oct. 22 attack
In a year-end interview with the CBC's Peter Mansbridge, Prime Minister Stephen Harper reveals for the first time how he coped inside a caucus room closet as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau stormed Parliament Hill's Centre Block after killing Cpl. Nathan Cirillo.U.S. and Cuba seek to normalize relations
American officials say the U.S. and Cuba will start talks to normalize full diplomatic relations as part of the most significant shift in U.S. policy toward the communist island in decades. CBCNews.ca will livestream President Barack Obama's statement at
American officials say the U.S. and Cuba will start talks to normalize full diplomatic relations as part of the most significant shift in U.S. policy toward the communist island in decades. CBCNews.ca will livestream President Barack Obama's statement at Amnesty International slams Harper government for putting economy ahead of rights
Amnesty International's Canada branch has issued a wide-ranging attack on the Harper government for making economic development a higher priority than human rights — especially in resource development. Premier Paul Davis repeats threat to withdraw CETA support
Davis said that unless Ottawa commits to the $400-million fishery fund, his support for CETA is off the table. Ottawa imams 'categorically' denounce local ISIL member's calls for violence
Muslim religious leaders from across Ottawa and Gatineau have released a statement steadfastly objecting a recent message from a Kemptville-born member of ISIL calling for attacks against Canadians.
The imams, representing most of the major mosques in B.C. Sikhs quit Liberals to protest Justin Trudeau's 'star' candidatePolitical | 188 hits | 12:22 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A large group of Sikh Liberals in British Columbia is quitting the party over a nomination fight in Vancouver South, saying Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is being "manipulated" by Sikhs under the banner of the World Sikh Organization.Back to Canada News
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