Dogs rescued from Chinese meat festival to find new lives in Canada
TORONTO (NEWS1130) – An animal protection organization says more than 100 dogs who were destined for a Chinese dog meat festival have landed in Canada to begin new lives. Humane Society International...
View ArticleVancouver South MP gets the thumbs up from Canadians: poll
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Which of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s cabinet ministers is doing the best job, in your view? A new poll from Abacus data which finds a local MP is getting a big thumbs up....
View ArticlePeople unhappy with how Trudeau is running the country: survey
OTTAWA, ON. (NEWS 1130) – There appears to be a gap between how Canadians feel our reputation in the world is going, compared to the direction the country is heading domestically. That’s according to...
View ArticleCanadian auto sales hit record, driven by SUVs, pickups and luxury vehicles
TORONTO (NEWS1130) – DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says 2016 was a record-breaking year for Canadian auto sales, driven by purchases of SUVs, pickup trucks and luxury vehicles. The Richmond Hill,...
View ArticleCriticism as Ottawa plans to spend big to celebrate Canada’s birthday
OTTAWA, ON. (NEWS 1130) – Canada’s birthday bash apparently comes with a hefty price tag. One taxpayer watchdog group is criticizing the Trudeau government for spending so much cash to mark the 150th...
View ArticleVeterans Affairs standing by level of support it provides former soldiers
OTTAWA (NEWS1130) – Canada’s Veterans Affairs Department is standing by the support and assistance it provides to former soldiers in distress — a subject of controversy in the wake of a murder-suicide...
View ArticleNew tool to fight diabetes introduced in Canada
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – You don’t have to fight it alone. That is one of the main messages that accompanies a new tool in the fight against diabetes, which is now available in Canada. Curtis Duggan,...
View ArticleMcDonald’s testing all-day breakfast menu in BC
TORONTO, ON. (NEWS 1130) – Good news if you’ve ever craved a McDonald’s breakfast hashbrown at 11 p.m. The popular fast food chain is now serving all-day breakfast at some of its restaurants across...
View ArticleCanada 150th birthday video contest launches
TORONTO (NEWS 1130) – What does Canada mean to you? A nation-wide multi-lingual contest has been launched in celebration of our nation’s 150th birthday. Here’s My Canada invites you to film a 30-second...
View ArticleWe might see Canada return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Last week FIFA announced it will expand the number of teams in the World Cup, starting in 2026. What does that mean for the chances of Canada’s men’s soccer team, which hasn’t...
View ArticlePotential Canadian consequences if Trump dumps Obamacare
DENVER, CO. (NEWS 1130) – With his official inauguration just days away, getting rid of the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare as it’s widely known remains one of US president-elect Donald Trump’s major...
View ArticleTrump presidency could mean murky future for Canada-Russia relations
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Canada’s relationship with Russia could change drastically in the coming weeks, once Donald Trump is installed as the 45th President of the United States. Trudeau also says he...
View ArticleCanada’s annual inflation rate rises in December: Stats Can
OTTAWA, ON. (NEWS 1130) – Canada’s annual pace of inflation ticked higher in December, but the rate was weaker than expected as lower food prices helped offset increases in the transportation and...
View ArticleCanada could benefit if the US renegotiates NAFTA
OTTAWA, ON. (NEWS 1130) – If US President Donald Trump follows through on a promise to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada could benefit — even though the discussions are filled...
View ArticleExchange rate sees fewer Canadians fly out of Bellingham’s airport
BELLINGHAM, WA. (NEWS 1130) – Given the exchange rate, it looks like far fewer people from the Lower Mainland are heading across the border to catch a flight, but that’s making a big impact on the...
View ArticleDoctor-assisted death could save Canada millions: report
TORONTO, ON. (NEWS 1130) – Depending on the number of people who go through with it, a new report finds the country’s assisted-dying legislation could save Canada as much as $138.8 million a year. New...
View ArticleCanada should support Mexico in US feud: SFU prof
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – American consumers may be the ones who pay for a souring relationship between the United States and Mexico, and Canada should support the Mexican state, according to an SFU...
View ArticleHow the US ban on several Muslim countries affects Canada
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump announced a travel ban on people from seven predominately Muslim countries. The news sparked confusion and protests on both sides of...
View ArticleTrudeau addresses the nation following mosque shooting in Quebec
OTTAWA, ON. (NEWS 1130) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling yesterday’s shooting at a mosque in Quebec City a “terrorist attack.” Canadians will not be broken by this violence. Our spirit &...
View ArticleCanada urged to ban junk food ads targeting kids
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Bad news for Ronald McDonald and Tony the Tiger. The Heart and Stroke Foundation thinks they’re nothing but trouble. According to their 2017 report on the health of Canadians,...
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