- Montreal's economy could be fixed, say experts CBC
CBC News Montreal took a two-part look at Montreal's economy this week. Here are four suggestions from experts we consulted about how to help businesses and create jobs. "If we take an approach where … More »Montreal's economy could be fixed, say experts
CBC News Montreal took a two-part look at Montreal's economy this week. Here are four suggestions from experts we consulted about how to help businesses and create jobs. "If we take an approach where we look at ourselves and our city the way others see us, the mindset would change. If you're outside of Quebec or Montreal …
Person familiar with agreement: MLS, players agree in principle to 5-year labour contract The Canadian PressMajor League Soccer and its players' union have agreed in principle to a five-year labour contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, averting a possible strike ahead of Friday's … More »Person familiar with agreement: MLS, players agree in principle to 5-year labour contract
Major League Soccer and its players' union have agreed in principle to a five-year labour contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, averting a possible strike ahead of Friday's season opener. MLS's 20th season begins this weekend, with the defending champion Los Angeles Galaxy hosting Chicago …
- Port Metro Vancouver fire: What you need to know CBC
Health authorities say trichloroisocyanuric acid, which can be used as an industrial disinfectant, is burning at the container terminal. Vancouver Fire Department has closed off a portion of the downtown … More »Port Metro Vancouver fire: What you need to know
Health authorities say trichloroisocyanuric acid, which can be used as an industrial disinfectant, is burning at the container terminal. Vancouver Fire Department has closed off a portion of the downtown area as the heavy smoke continues to billow from the container fire. People living in Vancouver east of Main Street …
House passes bipartisan Amtrak bill that could boost Northeast Corridor service The Canadian PressWASHINGTON - In a rare burst of bipartisanship, the House moved Wednesday to boost Amtrak's popular service between Boston and Washington while giving states a greater say in the local routes they … More »House passes bipartisan Amtrak bill that could boost Northeast Corridor service
WASHINGTON - In a rare burst of bipartisanship, the House moved Wednesday to boost Amtrak's popular service between Boston and Washington while giving states a greater say in the local routes they help ...
Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg enlists NBA stars to persuade more men to support women's rights The Canadian PressSAN FRANCISCO - Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg has enlisted NBA stars LeBron James, Stephen Curry and some of the basketball league's other top players to convince more men to join the fight for … More »Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg enlists NBA stars to persuade more men to support women's rights
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg has enlisted NBA stars LeBron James, Stephen Curry and some of the basketball league's other top players to convince more men to join the fight for women's ...
Mexican police, troops capture Zetas cartel leader, others in wealthy suburb of Monterrey The Canadian PressMexican police and soldiers on Wednesday captured Omar Trevino Morales, widely considered to be the most important leader of the Zetas drug cartel that once carved a path of brutal bloodshed along the … More »Mexican police, troops capture Zetas cartel leader, others in wealthy suburb of Monterrey
Mexican police and soldiers on Wednesday captured Omar Trevino Morales, widely considered to be the most important leader of the Zetas drug cartel that once carved a path of brutal bloodshed along the country's northern border with the U.S. National Security Commissioner Monte Alejandro Rubido said at a news conference …
- Montreal's economy: what's wrong, and what can we do about it? CBC
Montreal has been hit by some bad economic news in recent months. Several chains, including Bikini Village and Mexx Canada, are shutting their doors. The most recent unemployment statistics put Montreal's … More »Montreal's economy: what's wrong, and what can we do about it?
Montreal has been hit by some bad economic news in recent months. Several chains, including Bikini Village and Mexx Canada, are shutting their doors. The most recent unemployment statistics put Montreal's rate at 8.2 per cent. That's higher than any other large city in Canada — and higher than both the Canadian and Quebec …
Northern Ontario races to early playoff berth at Canadian curling championship The Canadian PressBrad Jacobs was excited about the arrival of his wife Shawna and infant daughter Camille in Calgary on Wednesday. "Thanks for letting me know," the Northern Ontario skip said. If Jacobs and teammates … More »Northern Ontario races to early playoff berth at Canadian curling championship
Brad Jacobs was excited about the arrival of his wife Shawna and infant daughter Camille in Calgary on Wednesday. "Thanks for letting me know," the Northern Ontario skip said. If Jacobs and teammates were unaware of the reward that came with a 4-3 win over Saskatchewan's Steve Laycock in the afternoon draw, it's because …
- Quebec man charged for not giving up phone password at border CBC
A law professor in Halifax says the case of a Quebec man charged with obstructing border officials raises a new legal question in Canada. The accused, 38-year-old Alain Philippon of St. Anne-des-Plaines, … More »Quebec man charged for not giving up phone password at border
A law professor in Halifax says the case of a Quebec man charged with obstructing border officials raises a new legal question in Canada. The accused, 38-year-old Alain Philippon of St. Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec, refused to divulge his smart phone password to Canada Border Services Agency during a customs search. Rob Currie …
Chelsea beats West Ham 1-0 to maintain 5-point lead in Premier League as top 5 all win The Canadian PressChelsea eked out a 1-0 victory at West Ham to stay five points clear in the Premier League on Wednesday, with the top five winning on a night English football held its breath after another player collapsed … More »Chelsea beats West Ham 1-0 to maintain 5-point lead in Premier League as top 5 all win
Chelsea eked out a 1-0 victory at West Ham to stay five points clear in the Premier League on Wednesday, with the top five winning on a night English football held its breath after another player collapsed at White Hart Lane. Eden Hazard headed in a first-half goal for Chelsea at Upton Park before the leaders rode their …
AP Interview: Jane Fonda says male power has been 'wounded' by women's rights campaign The Canadian PressThe actress and women's rights activist spoke in a telephone interview ahead of U.N. meetings next week to assess progress toward women's equality. She said patriarchy is very entrenched, which has made … More »AP Interview: Jane Fonda says male power has been 'wounded' by women's rights campaign
The actress and women's rights activist spoke in a telephone interview ahead of U.N. meetings next week to assess progress toward women's equality. She said patriarchy is very entrenched, which has made it difficult for women fighting for real equality to challenge it, though she says women have made inroads. "So we have …
Hundreds mourn four boys killed in Manitoba farmhouse fire last week The Canadian PressClose to 1,000 mourners packed a Mennonite church Wednesday to pay respects to four young brothers killed in a house fire in southern Manitoba. The service in Winkler was simple, mournful, but also tinged … More »Hundreds mourn four boys killed in Manitoba farmhouse fire last week
Close to 1,000 mourners packed a Mennonite church Wednesday to pay respects to four young brothers killed in a house fire in southern Manitoba. The service in Winkler was simple, mournful, but also tinged with hope that the surviving family members can begin to rebuild their lives with an outpouring of public support, …
CBC revives 'Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays,' adds 10 new series The Canadian PressCBC is resurrecting its critically acclaimed but little-seen comedy "Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays" while adding an espionage thriller and health-care series to its programming slate. On Wednesday, … More »CBC revives 'Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays,' adds 10 new series
CBC is resurrecting its critically acclaimed but little-seen comedy "Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays" while adding an espionage thriller and health-care series to its programming slate. On Wednesday, the public broadcaster announced 10 new projects including the Chris Haddock espionage series "The Romeo Section," the Sudz …
Pharrell tells jury he didn't copy Marvin Gaye's music for hit song 'Blurred Lines' The Canadian PressGrammy-winning singer Pharrell Williams says he wasn't trying to copy the late Marvin Gaye's music for the hit song "Blurred Lines," but he was trying to evoke the feeling of late 1970s tunes. Williams … More »Pharrell tells jury he didn't copy Marvin Gaye's music for hit song 'Blurred Lines'
Grammy-winning singer Pharrell Williams says he wasn't trying to copy the late Marvin Gaye's music for the hit song "Blurred Lines," but he was trying to evoke the feeling of late 1970s tunes. Williams is being sued by Gaye's children, who claim "Blurred Lines" improperly copies their father's hit "Got to Give it Up." …
- Labour Minister orders OHS to increase random workplace safety inspections CBC
The minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety says he’s ordered Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) to increase random inspections of work sites around Saskatchewan. More »Labour Minister orders OHS to increase random workplace safety inspections
The minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety says he’s ordered Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) to increase random inspections of work sites around Saskatchewan.
'It WAS him': Defence attorney admits Tsarnaev carried out Boston Marathon bombing The Canadian PressDzhokhar Tsarnaev went on trial for his life Wednesday in the Boston Marathon bombing with his own lawyer bluntly telling the jury he committed the crime More »'It WAS him': Defence attorney admits Tsarnaev carried out Boston Marathon bombing
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev went on trial for his life Wednesday in the Boston Marathon bombing with his own lawyer bluntly telling the jury he committed the crime
China sets official economic growth target of about 7 per cent for 2015; inflation at 3 per cent The Canadian PressBEIJING, China - China has set an official economic growth target of about 7 per cent for this year, according to a work report to be delivered Thursday by the country's premier. More »China sets official economic growth target of about 7 per cent for 2015; inflation at 3 per cent
BEIJING, China - China has set an official economic growth target of about 7 per cent for this year, according to a work report to be delivered Thursday by the country's premier.
- Island Storm's future better with playoff run CBC
Prince Edward Island's professional basketball team, the Island Storm, starts its playoff run Thursday night against the Saint John Mill Rats amid questions about the future of some teams in the league. … More »Island Storm's future better with playoff run
Prince Edward Island's professional basketball team, the Island Storm, starts its playoff run Thursday night against the Saint John Mill Rats amid questions about the future of some teams in the league. Storm coach Joe Salerno was upbeat at practice on Wednesday. Forward Mike Martin says they are ready. The Storm's owner …
- High-risk sex offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant CBC
Edmonton police want the public’s help in finding a high-risk sex offender released from jail two days ago. More »High-risk sex offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant
Edmonton police want the public’s help in finding a high-risk sex offender released from jail two days ago.
After Las Vegas residencies, Shania Twain will launch final tour in June The Canadian PressTwain announced Wednesday that she would kick off her Rock This Country Tour on June 5 in Seattle. It is her first North American tour in over a decade. Twain will perform in New York, Los Angeles and … More »After Las Vegas residencies, Shania Twain will launch final tour in June
Twain announced Wednesday that she would kick off her Rock This Country Tour on June 5 in Seattle. It is her first North American tour in over a decade. Twain will perform in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Twain completed a two-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
- Suing over slip and fall injuries rarely in favour of pedestrians CBC
You've decided to walk to your office in downtown Halifax and end up taking a tumble on an icy sidewalk along the way. Lawyers say even though many of the sidewalks in the Halifax Regional Municipality … More »Suing over slip and fall injuries rarely in favour of pedestrians
You've decided to walk to your office in downtown Halifax and end up taking a tumble on an icy sidewalk along the way. Lawyers say even though many of the sidewalks in the Halifax Regional Municipality are still far from passable, the city is likely not liable for any injuries you may suffer if you fall. John Traves, …
- P.A. police lay charges over rash of church break-ins CBC
Police in Prince Albert have laid charges in relation to a string of break-ins at a number of churches in January. The break-ins, at churches in the Riverview and Crescent Acres neighbourhoods, were reported … More »P.A. police lay charges over rash of church break-ins
Police in Prince Albert have laid charges in relation to a string of break-ins at a number of churches in January. The break-ins, at churches in the Riverview and Crescent Acres neighbourhoods, were reported to police on Jan. 21. According to police, the accused man was in the community on parole at the time of the alleged …
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