Canada

Rules for new corporate ombud criticized for deferring to companies

OTTAWA - The federal government is giving its new watchdog on international corporate responsibility unprecedented power to hear complaints from Canadian companies that think they've been unfairly tar...

Jun 10, 2019

New Manitoba plan contains no carbon tax, higher carbon emissions level

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is watering down its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing any possible carbon tax from the equation. Sustainable Development Minister Roche...

Jun 10, 2019

Styrofoam take-out boxes and straws among expected targets of plastics ban

OTTAWA - A national ban on the most harmful single-use plastics will very likely force restaurants and fast-food outlets to find non-plastic materials for takeout and delivery containers but plas...

Jun 10, 2019

Killer of Calgary woman, five-year-old appeals convictions and sentence

CALGARY - The killer of a Calgary woman and her five-year-old daughter is asking for a new trial. Edward Downey's lawyer has filed a notice that he's appealing his two first-degree murder co...

Jun 10, 2019

Raptors in court battle over logo; Monster Energy says clawmarks too similar

Whether or not the NBA's Toronto Raptors take home the league championship after tonight's basketball game, the team still faces a court battle of a very different kind. Monster Energy, makers of...

Jun 10, 2019

Woman pleads not guilty in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church

EDMONTON - A woman charged after a toddler was found dead outside an Edmonton church has pleaded not guilty at the start of her trial. Tasha Mack is accused of second-degree murder in the 19...

Jun 10, 2019

PM puts bagels, beer against wine, chocolate in Raptors bet with Pelosi

OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are betting on the NBA Finals, with the prime minister putting bagels and beer up against wine and chocolate. The Toronto Rap...

Jun 10, 2019

Court martial begins for military's top judge

GATINEAU, Que. - The Canadian Forces' top judge is in a military courtroom today where he faces eight charges, including two counts of fraud. Col. Mario Dutil's court martial is not only unprecedented...

Jun 10, 2019

Air force commander eyes bonuses to address shortage of experienced pilots

GATINEAU, Que. - The commander of Canada's air force wants to pay retention and signing bonuses to pilots, one measure of several meant to address the military's shortage of experienced aviators. In a...

Jun 10, 2019

Saskatchewan senator says Regina power outage is 'preview of Canada's future'

REGINA - A Conservative senator from Saskatchewan says a power outage in Regina is a "preview of Canada's future" if Justin Trudeau remains Prime Minister. The comment was made in a tweet posted ...

Jun 10, 2019