China has granted Canadian officials in Beijing on-site virtual consular access to detained Canadian Michael Kovrig but not to his fellow detainee Michael Spavor, Global Affairs Canada said today. The effort to gain access was led…
Higher speed limits coming to 400-series highways –…
Ontario Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek announces a pilot project to increase speed limits on select 400 series highways in the province, May 10, 2019. (Photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News) By Scott KitchingMay 10, 2019…
N.L. Tory leader boots Michael Normore, candidate with…
Newfoundland and Labrador Tory Leader Ches Crosbie says a candidate with staunch conservative views won't be a member of his party after the May 16 election. Crosbie said Michael Normore's name will remain on the ballot as a…
Money Laundering Provided 1 In 20 Dollars For…
Canadian real estate is a giant washing machine, confirms the British Columbia government. The province’s Attorney General office released a new report yesterday. The report estimates the amount of laundered cash in the real estate…
Driver, 16, dead after horrific crash in Scarborough
A combination of youth, speed and less than ideal driving conditions has left one teen dead and two others with serious injuries after a horrific crash in northwest Scarborough early Friday. Toronto Police say a…
Federal government looks to ease requirements for fighter-jet…
The federal government is planning to loosen its industrial requirements for fighter-jet makers in the $19-billion competition to replace Canada's aging CF-18s. The planned modification follows recent U.S. complaints that the previous criteria violated Canada's…
U.S.-China trade talks: A crucial day as markets…
Briefing highlights U.S.-China trade talks resume Stocks, loonie, oil at a glance Canada churns out new jobs Unemployment rate dips Required Reading Trade talks resume This could be a crucial day for markets as American…
Kim Jong-un orders North Korean military to strengthen…
North Korea's leader ordered its military to boost its strike capability as he directed another missile firing, state media said Friday as tensions grew over tests that appeared to show development of a new advanced missile…
‘My life has been extreme’: Margaret Trudeau puts…
CHICAGO — Fifteen minutes after striding in shiny red shoes to the centre of the stage of an intimate Chicago comedy club, Margaret Trudeau had those in attendance shouting something that sounded quite like fuddle…