‘Trash’ talk ramps up as garbage dispute between Canada, Philippines escalates
Editor’s Note: this article links to tweets that contain graphic language and content. OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – The garbage dispute between Canada and the Philippines is prompting some extreme language...
View ArticleCanadian cities set up ‘Jurassic Parks’ for fans to watch Raptors playoff run
Several Canadian cities say they’re setting up public spaces where fans caught up in Raptors fever can watch the Toronto team fight for the NBA championship. The Ontario cities of Mississauga,...
View ArticleTrudeau, Pence discuss ratifying new NAFTA in V.P.’s first official visit to...
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – The prime minister sat down with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Ottawa on Thursday. Mike Pence arrived on Parliament Hill with all the pomp and circumstance afforded to world...
View ArticleCanadian garbage will depart Philippines for Vancouver later today
OTTAWA — Sixty-nine shipping containers of fetid Canadian trash are being loaded onto a container ship in the Philippine port of Subic today. Philippine foreign secretary Teddy Locsin posted video and...
View Article‘Obvious problem’ for women in Canadian TV and film industry: gender...
CALGARY (660 NEWS) — Women in the Canadian TV and film industry don’t receive their fair share of work. Jill Golick, executive director of “Women in View” said it’s even lower for Indigenous women or...
View ArticleTrudeau announces increased funding to help advance health, rights of women,...
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The Trudeau government has made what’s being called a historic announcement about advancing the health and rights of women, adolescents and children around the world. The prime...
View ArticleTrudeau worried China could target imports of other Canadian products
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s worried China could block imports of other Canadian products — in addition to its recent rejection of canola shipments. Speaking to reporters Thursday...
View ArticleChina ‘inventing excuses’ to block shipments of Canadian canola, Trudeau says
PARIS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says China is “inventing excuses” to block imports of Canadian canola. Speaking at a press conference Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron, Trudeau used...
View ArticleCanada’s military spies can collect, share info on Canadians, directive says
OTTAWA — Canada’s military spies can collect and share information about Canadian citizens — including material gathered by chance — as long as it supports a legitimate investigation, says a newly...
View ArticleCanada to announce ban on single-use plastics, official says
TORONTO — The Canadian government plans to announce it is moving to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021, a senior government official said late Sunday. The official said Prime Minister Justin...
View ArticleA breaking point: Ottawa announces plan to ban single-use plastics
MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE, Que. (NEWS 1130) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government plans to implement a complete ban on single-use plastics as early as 2021. While the details around how...
View ArticleOttawa asks U.S. to note cannabis pardons to ensure accurate picture
Ottawa is encouraging Washington to take careful note of criminal pardons granted to Canadians for cannabis possession so that U.S. officers have the most accurate information when deciding whether to...
View ArticleCanada advances to knockout stage of Women’s World Cup
GRENOBLE, Fra. – Canada keeps chugging away at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. The Canadian team secured its place in the knockout round of the tournament after earning a 2-0 win over New Zealand...
View ArticleMexico’s senate approves trade deal with US, Canada
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to ratify a new free trade agreement with the United States and Canada, making it the first of the three countries to gain legislative...
View ArticleCanadians think Donald Trump is bad for Canada: poll
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — A new poll suggests many Canadians have a dismal view of Donald Trump, and they think Justin Trudeau is the best one to deal with him. The new Research Co. poll finds that just...
View ArticleRetired UBC professor Peter Winterburn killed in Chile, school confirms
VALPARAISO, Chile – The University of British Columbia says a retired geochemistry professor has died in Chile. A spokesperson for UBC confirmed in an email that Peter Winterburn, a retired professor...
View ArticleBill that would have improved mental support for jurors dies in Senate
TORONTO — A prominent juror advocate says he’s frustrated and angry after a private member’s bill aimed at improving mental-health support for traumatized jury members died in the Senate. Mark Farrant...
View ArticleIraqi Kurds invite Canada to help train, equip peshmerga after being frozen out
OTTAWA — Canada is being invited to once again provide training to Iraq’s Kurdish security forces, who worked shoulder-to-shoulder with Canadian soldiers in the war against the Islamic State group...
View Article‘No more cutbacks’: activists rally for women’s reproductive rights
CALGARY (660 NEWS) — Heavy rain failed to dampen protesters’ spirits at a rally for women’s reproductive rights outside City Hall in downtown Calgary. The rally sends a message to Canadian lawmakers...
View ArticleCanada wins lottery as prolonged search for coach ends with Nurse
TORONTO – Sometimes you need a little luck to go along with best practices and good intentions. And for once, it’s the often snake-bitten Canadian men’s senior national team that ended up finding a...
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