- Bill Casey is the candidate for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley CBC
Bill Casey will run in the next federal election, this time as a Liberal. The politician was chosen as the candidate for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley on Saturday when he beat Jamie Rhae Oudemans for … More »Bill Casey is the candidate for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley
Bill Casey will run in the next federal election, this time as a Liberal. The politician was chosen as the candidate for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley on Saturday when he beat Jamie Rhae Oudemans for the opportunity at a party meeting in Debert. At the time, it caught his former campaign manager, MP Scott …
Some Ga. lawmakers back ending tax break on jet fuel, setting up face-off with Delta Air Lines The Canadian PressATLANTA - Georgia lawmakers may eliminate a tax break for all airlines buying jet fuel at the world's busiest airport. More »Some Ga. lawmakers back ending tax break on jet fuel, setting up face-off with Delta Air Lines
ATLANTA - Georgia lawmakers may eliminate a tax break for all airlines buying jet fuel at the world's busiest airport.
- Walmart checking all gift cards after Bridgewater mix-up CBC
A Nova Scotia teenager's complaint about being charged tax on a gift card has prompted Walmart Canada to review all gift cards sold across the country. 15-year-old Kate Mosher, of Robinson's Corner, got … More »Walmart checking all gift cards after Bridgewater mix-up
A Nova Scotia teenager's complaint about being charged tax on a gift card has prompted Walmart Canada to review all gift cards sold across the country. 15-year-old Kate Mosher, of Robinson's Corner, got "worked up" when she was charged $7.50 HST on a $50 Kobo e-book gift card she bought Feb. 22. "Tax should never be charged …
Egyptian court declares Hamas a 'terrorist organization,' further isolating Palestinian group The Canadian PressAn Egyptian court declared Hamas a "terrorist organization" on Saturday, further isolating the blockaded rulers of the Gaza Strip once openly welcomed by the country's toppled Islamist-dominated government. … More »Egyptian court declares Hamas a 'terrorist organization,' further isolating Palestinian group
An Egyptian court declared Hamas a "terrorist organization" on Saturday, further isolating the blockaded rulers of the Gaza Strip once openly welcomed by the country's toppled Islamist-dominated government. The ruling is unlikely to have any immediate effect on Hamas, still reeling from last summer's war with Israel and …
AP Interview: Greek finance minister says country intends to seek talks on debt rescheduling The Canadian PressGreece's finance minister says the government intends to start discussions with creditors on debt rescheduling in order to make the country's massive debt sustainable, at the same time as working on reform … More »AP Interview: Greek finance minister says country intends to seek talks on debt rescheduling
Greece's finance minister says the government intends to start discussions with creditors on debt rescheduling in order to make the country's massive debt sustainable, at the same time as working on reform measures that need to be cemented by April. Yanis Varoufakis also told The Associated Press on Saturday that Athens …
Nearly 1,000 Dallas-Fort Worth flights cancelled due to ice storm; 5,000 stranded at airport The Canadian PressDALLAS - An overnight storm that pelted parts of Texas and Oklahoma with freezing rain has made roads dangerously slick and forced the cancellation of nearly 1,000 flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International … More »Nearly 1,000 Dallas-Fort Worth flights cancelled due to ice storm; 5,000 stranded at airport
DALLAS - An overnight storm that pelted parts of Texas and Oklahoma with freezing rain has made roads dangerously slick and forced the cancellation of nearly 1,000 flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International ...
China's central bank cuts interest rates again amid stagnant economy to boost growth The Canadian PressBEIJING, China - China's central bank cut interest rates for the second time in three months Saturday, adding to signs the country's leaders are worried the economic slowdown is deepening too … More »China's central bank cuts interest rates again amid stagnant economy to boost growth
BEIJING, China - China's central bank cut interest rates for the second time in three months Saturday, adding to signs the country's leaders are worried the economic slowdown is deepening too sharply.
Greece's prime minister: Bailout deal terms have been left out of loan extension agreement The Canadian PressATHENS, Greece - Greece's prime minister says the country won't seek a third bailout deal, having succeeded in separating the loan agreement from the "disastrous" austerity conditions … More »Greece's prime minister: Bailout deal terms have been left out of loan extension agreement
ATHENS, Greece - Greece's prime minister says the country won't seek a third bailout deal, having succeeded in separating the loan agreement from the "disastrous" austerity conditions imposed ...
- Shelley Morse concerned about school on Saturdays CBC
The head of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) is concerned with comments made by the province’s education minister that teachers could work some Saturdays or even a day or two of March Break to make … More »Shelley Morse concerned about school on Saturdays
The head of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) is concerned with comments made by the province’s education minister that teachers could work some Saturdays or even a day or two of March Break to make up for lost days. “It's in our contract that we don't work Saturdays, March Break or that the PD (professional development) …
Russian investigators look into provocation or personal life as motives in Nemtsov killing The Canadian PressRussia's top investigative body said Saturday it is looking into several possible motives for the killing of prominent opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, including an attempt to destabilize the state, Islamic … More »Russian investigators look into provocation or personal life as motives in Nemtsov killing
Russia's top investigative body said Saturday it is looking into several possible motives for the killing of prominent opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, including an attempt to destabilize the state, Islamic extremism, the Ukraine conflict and his personal life. A statement from the body, the Investigative Committee, didn't …
- Mark McDiarmid makes closing argument at attempted murder trial CBC
The prosecution is set to make its closing argument Monday in the attempted murder trial underway in Dawson City, Yukon. Mark McDiarmid is facing seven charges, including attempted murder, stemming from … More »Mark McDiarmid makes closing argument at attempted murder trial
The prosecution is set to make its closing argument Monday in the attempted murder trial underway in Dawson City, Yukon. Mark McDiarmid is facing seven charges, including attempted murder, stemming from an altercation with police in October, 2011. In his two hour closing argument Friday afternoon, he told the jury he …
- Winnipeg snow route parking ban lifted CBC
The City of Winnipeg's annual snow route parking ban has been lifted. More »Winnipeg snow route parking ban lifted
The City of Winnipeg's annual snow route parking ban has been lifted.
- Youth parliament attracting high school students from across P.E.I. CBC
A two-day youth parliament session is wrapping up Saturday. More »Youth parliament attracting high school students from across P.E.I.
A two-day youth parliament session is wrapping up Saturday.
- Yukon health officials laud reduction in use of antipsychotic drugs CBC
The Yukon health department says it's seeing amazing results from a pilot project meant to reduce the amount of antipsychotic drugs given to residents with dementia at a continuing care facility in Whitehorse. … More »Yukon health officials laud reduction in use of antipsychotic drugs
The Yukon health department says it's seeing amazing results from a pilot project meant to reduce the amount of antipsychotic drugs given to residents with dementia at a continuing care facility in Whitehorse. Spokesperson Pat Living says the program at Copper Ridge Place began six months ago with financial support from …
- Saint John comes up short on economic performance targets CBC
Saint John's economic development agency is disputing there are problems with the city's economy despite failing to meet several performance targets it set for itself just last year. Another key Saint … More »Saint John comes up short on economic performance targets
Saint John's economic development agency is disputing there are problems with the city's economy despite failing to meet several performance targets it set for itself just last year. Another key Saint John priority, to finish in the top 50 per cent of a list of Canada's most entrepreneurial cities compiled yearly by the …
- Winnipeg warms up for the weekend CBC
After a week of frigid temperatures, Winnipeg is looking a little warmer for the weekend. On Saturday, Environment Canada is expecting a high of –9 C, with a mainly cloudy sky. More »Winnipeg warms up for the weekend
After a week of frigid temperatures, Winnipeg is looking a little warmer for the weekend. On Saturday, Environment Canada is expecting a high of –9 C, with a mainly cloudy sky.
Spain police arrest 9 on suspicion of creating and selling fake art including Picasso, Warhol The Canadian PressSpanish police have broken up a gang that allegedly created and then sold fake works of art purporting to be by renowned artists including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Joan Miro. Officers have arrested … More »Spain police arrest 9 on suspicion of creating and selling fake art including Picasso, Warhol
Spanish police have broken up a gang that allegedly created and then sold fake works of art purporting to be by renowned artists including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Joan Miro. Officers have arrested nine suspects in the eastern region of Valencia, including the alleged counterfeiters and intermediaries involved in …
- RNC searching for man who exposed himself to child at Village Mall CBC
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said they are investigating a report of man who allegedly exposed himself at the Village Shopping Centre in St. John’s. The RNC said that around 4 p.m. Tuesday, a mother … More »RNC searching for man who exposed himself to child at Village Mall
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said they are investigating a report of man who allegedly exposed himself at the Village Shopping Centre in St. John’s. The RNC said that around 4 p.m. Tuesday, a mother and her two young children were shopping at a store inside the mall when a man approached the family and proceeded …
Warren Buffett reflects on 50 years of running Berkshire Hathaway and his hopes for the future The Canadian PressOMAHA, Neb. - Investor Warren Buffett says his company delivered another strong year, with $19.9 billion in profits, and he believes Berkshire Hathaway will continue thriving thanks to its collection of … More »Warren Buffett reflects on 50 years of running Berkshire Hathaway and his hopes for the future
OMAHA, Neb. - Investor Warren Buffett says his company delivered another strong year, with $19.9 billion in profits, and he believes Berkshire Hathaway will continue thriving thanks to its collection of ...
- Economist Wade Locke says HST hike easiest, fairest way to increase revenue CBC
Economist Wade Locke says an increase in the Harmonized Sales Tax would be the "easiest and most effective way" for Newfoundland and Labrador's cash-strapped government to generate additional revenue. … More »Economist Wade Locke says HST hike easiest, fairest way to increase revenue
Economist Wade Locke says an increase in the Harmonized Sales Tax would be the "easiest and most effective way" for Newfoundland and Labrador's cash-strapped government to generate additional revenue. In an interview with On Point with David Cochrane that will air Saturday, Locke said "I stand by that as a possible strategy" …
Molly Parker of 'House of Cards' takes on 'unusual' stage role in 'Harper Regan' The Canadian PressNow, as Vancouver native Molly Parker takes on the role of a devoted wife and mother who goes on a soul-seeking journey in the play "Harper Regan," she admits it's an unusual part for her — because it's … More »Molly Parker of 'House of Cards' takes on 'unusual' stage role in 'Harper Regan'
Now, as Vancouver native Molly Parker takes on the role of a devoted wife and mother who goes on a soul-seeking journey in the play "Harper Regan," she admits it's an unusual part for her — because it's not so unusual. Written by Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens and directed by Matthew Jocelyn, "Harper Regan" makes …
- McDonald's shooting on Danforth leaves 2 dead CBC
Two men are dead and one is in hospital after a shooting inside a McDonald's on Danforth Avenue near Coxwell in Toronto's east end. Police say a confrontation escalated and "multiple shots" were fired … More »McDonald's shooting on Danforth leaves 2 dead
Two men are dead and one is in hospital after a shooting inside a McDonald's on Danforth Avenue near Coxwell in Toronto's east end. Police say a confrontation escalated and "multiple shots" were fired by a security guard who was apparently at the McDonald's to buy food. Det.-Sgt. Terry Browne told reporters the incident …
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