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Canadians snap up tickets for $95M prize poolMisc CDN | 206576 hits | 6:45 PM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
A $95-million prize pool has Canadians rushing out to buy lottery tickets before the Lotto Max Friday night deadline. Heavy rains, flooding, swamp southern PrairiesMisc CDN | 206698 hits | 6:28 PM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
The Trans-Canada Highway had to be shut down as heavy rain drenched the southern Prairies on Friday, washing out rural roads and forcing locals from their homes. Tiger, two camels missing in truck stolen from Montreal area
The director of the Bowmanville Zoo and a veterinarian have travelled from southern Ontario and are now waiting in Quebec while police in the two provinces try to find his missing tiger and two camels. Land sale for Catholic church sex abuse deal delayedMisc CDN | 206590 hits | 7:25 AM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
A massive sale of land owned by the Roman Catholic Church in northern Nova Scotia to pay for a sexual abuse settlement is delayed by the complexities of defining each parcel of property. Employment Insurance claims up in Ontario
The number of Ontario residents receiving Employment Insurance rose slightly in April, following six consecutive months of decline. B.C. mudslide could have been prevented: hiker
A hiker who warned about dangerous flooding at a water reservoir in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley says Sunday's destructive mudslide could have been prevented if authorities had heeded his warning. Arctic security improvements recommended
Canada should take a greater interest in its stewardship of the Arctic and move ahead with measures to strengthen its ability to exercise security and control over the region, a Commons committee says. Beached whale prompts questions
A fin whale carcass that washed up on a Nova Scotia beach last week has washed up again along the shores of the Bay of Fundy, prompting renewed questions about how the mammal died. Ditchboarders enjoy Sask. rain
Excess rain in parts of Saskatchewan have proven a boon to ditchboarding — a dangerous and illegal variant on open-water wakeboarding. Most Canadians think G8/G20 summits are too expensive: poll
As a new poll suggests Canadians are concerned about costs of funding the G8 and G20 summits, the Liberals are accusing the Conservatives of funnelling millions of G8 dollars into “pork-barrel projects” in the Muskoka-Parry Sound riding of Industry Minist Labour plans peaceful, kid-friendly G20 protest
But some militants are calling for a splinter confrontation at the security fence.
One of the biggest protests against the G20 summit will either be a peaceful family affair or kick-start a militant confrontation at the security perimeter.
It all de Province was warned of mudslide danger two days earlier
RCMP told province that hikers noticed dam erosion, but no warning was issued Principal clips student from every yearbookMisc CDN | 206734 hits | 7:56 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
A Vancouver Island principal is defending a decision to cut a Grade 10 student out of the high school yearbook because of what he said about her in his write-up. High-speed train pushed by Quebec, OntarioMisc CDN | 206676 hits | 7:54 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Ontario and Quebec say the dream of a high-speed train link between Windsor and Quebec City may finally be picking up steam — if only Ottawa would get aboard. New security czar needed: Air India reportMisc CDN | 206541 hits | 7:32 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Canada's national security adviser should be given sweeping new powers to resolve disputes between the RCMP and CSIS, the head of the Air India inquiry will recommend. B.C. announces dam checks in landslide aftermathMisc CDN | 206563 hits | 6:50 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
The B.C. government has implemented a dam check process in the aftermath of a landslide that destroyed five homes in southern B.C. 3 taken to hospital after plane skids off Ottawa runwayMisc CDN | 206645 hits | 3:50 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Three people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a United Express plane with more than 30 people on board slid off the runway at Ottawa's Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Wednesday afternoon. School halts 'Fartsalot' author's readingMisc CDN | 206728 hits | 9:13 AM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
The author of a popular children's book about a character named "Sir Fartsalot" had a reading at an Ottawa public school cut short on Thursday over language the principal found objectionable. B.C. woman wants 'fake' husband deportedMisc CDN | 206845 hits | 9:09 AM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
A 22-year-old Victoria woman claims she was misled by a man from India who, she says, married her to get into Canada and dropped her after he obtained his visa. Body of pro skateboarder pulled from B.C. waterwayMisc CDN | 206667 hits | 8:14 AM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Nelson City Police Inspector Hanry Paivarinta confirms the body of Joshua Evin was pulled out of the Kootenay canal in southeastern B.C., late Monday afternoon. Garbage truck driver taken to hospital after collision with trainMisc CDN | 206705 hits | 7:55 AM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
A train and a garbage truck collided in the RM of Ritchot on Monday morning and 12 train cars derailed in the crash, said RCMP. Landslide clean-up begins in southern B.C.Misc CDN | 206686 hits | 4:54 PM on Monday | posted by wildrosegirl
The cleanup of a massive landslide has begun in a southern British Columbia community, the day after five houses were wiped out in a few minutes of sudden destruction. Boy, 8, used BBQ fork to kill dog: SPCA
An eight-year-old boy in central Newfoundland has admitted to using a barbecue fork to beat a neighbour's dog to death, in an incident that the SPCA said is exceptionally disturbing. B.C. mudslide results in no deaths, injuriesMisc CDN | 206729 hits | 6:24 AM on Monday | posted by commanderkai
All residents of a southern B.C. community hit by a mudslide Sunday afternoon have been accounted for with no deaths or injuries, officials say. Model shipbuilders salute the navyMisc CDN | 206783 hits | 7:20 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Saturday it was the big navy ships that drew crowds. Sunday it was identical ships, but one-hundredth the size, that attracted dozens of people to Harrison Pond on Dallas Road for the Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society's Salute to the Navy. Parents of Reena Virk moved by play on bullyingMisc CDN | 206568 hits | 6:23 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
The names on stage were different, but the painful memories held by the parents of a murdered girl still flooded back Councillor calls for inquiry into building collapseMisc CDN | 206606 hits | 5:10 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Vancouver's sole NPA city councillor is calling for a public inquiry into what went wrong when a planned building demolition toppled two separate walls onto busy streets on Thursday. Calgary boy back home after 2 years in U.S.Misc CDN | 206701 hits | 8:03 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
A 12-year-old Calgary boy is back on Canadian soil after being shuffled through a series of foster homes in the U.S. for nearly two years. Tortured man's slow steady recovery lined with bumpsMisc CDN | 206703 hits | 7:49 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
A Winnipeg man who was tortured and dumped at a Regina hospital is said to be making slow but steady progress. Prison inmates getting HST rebates
The cheque is in the jail. Almost 1,200 convicted criminals in Ontario jails will be receiving more than $550,000 in “transition” cheques to offset the pinch of the 13 per cent harmonized sales tax Native residential school forgiveness granted
Federal Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl has accepted a "charter of forgiveness" from members of the aboriginal community as part of the healing process for survivors of Canada's residential schools. Naked Bike Ride streaks across Vancouver
Hundreds of Vancouver cyclists doffed their drawers on Saturday afternoon for a global nude protest against oil dependency and car culture. Thousands ride to honour fallen soldiers
Thousands of motorcyclists took to the Trans-Canada Highway on Saturday to show support for Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Via Rail strike deadline set
Some Via Rail workers have voted in favour of going on strike if they're unable to reach a new labour agreement with the company. No winners yet in $50-million lottery jackpotMisc CDN | 206843 hits | 8:21 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
There were no winning tickets for the grand prize in last night's draw. Surveillance too heavy, G20 protesters sayMisc CDN | 206825 hits | 8:17 PM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
G20 protesters say their phone calls, e-mails and texts are being monitored by CSIS agents. Province looks to do away with special education schoolsMisc CDN | 206684 hits | 5:18 PM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
The province announced plans Friday to do away with special education schools, and instead, put students of all disabilities into the same learning environment. Money could be spent to honour our homelessMisc CDN | 206695 hits | 5:15 PM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
The city is considering spending $36,000 to create a statue that would memorialize those who have lost their lives to homelessness. The idea has already caused quite a stir with some critics saying the money could be put to better use. New 5A task force makes improvements (BC Hwy)
Speeding tickets and log-book infractions have made up the majority of tickets handed out by a new safety committee formed to address commercial vehicle crashes on Highway 5A. Bear feeding raises alarm in Jasper park
Jasper National Park officials are cracking down on visitors who are feeding its black bears and grizzlies because the wild animals can become aggressive and attack humans. Six incidents of bear feeding have been reported since the Victoria Day weekend, o Teen blamed for own death in Capilano fall
RCMP say a California teenager who plunged to his death from a lookout platform at the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver had climbed over other railings at the tourist attraction before his deadly fall. Police find buyer of potential bomb-making fertilizer, say no terror threat
TORONTO - Toronto police recovered a large amount of potential bomb-making fertilizer Wednesday night and said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the purchase at a store not far from where the G20 summit will be held. Edmonton muffles motorcyclesMisc CDN | 207491 hits | 8:03 PM on Wednesday | posted by LightStarr
Edmonton has passed a bylaw to muffle motorcycles, making it illegal to drive a bike that is louder than 96 decibels.
Council voted Wednesday to make it illegal for a motorcycle to be louder than 92 decibels while idling and 96 decibels while in motion Report urges Canada to work with U.S. on Arctic security
A new report meant to boost Canada's global standing urges the nation to work with the United States to patrol Arctic waters, by expanding the role of the North American Aerospace Defence Command. Canada's Walk of Fame unveils honourees
Olympian Clara Hughes, filmmaker Sarah Polley and author Farley Mowat are among the latest batch of prominent Canadians to be inducted to Canada's Walk of Fame. Vancouver OK's more chicken coops
Vancouver city council amended an animal control bylaw Tuesday, making it legal to keep chickens on many more residential properties. 976 lighthouses declared surplus
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has declared 976 lighthouses across Canada surplus property, raising fears about the future of some of the country's most iconic landmarks.Back to Canada News
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