Experts are back on a rural west Ottawa road to piece together why two planes collided in mid-air Sunday morning, causing a fatal crash.
Ottawa engaged in ‘delicate’ talks to protect Pakistani woman released from blasphemy death sentence
Canada is engaged in secret talks with allies over how to protect Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman who spent eight years on death row for blasphemy. Liberal MP Andrew Leslie, the parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the multilateral discussions, but provided no details.
U.S. midterm election could see historic night of firsts
The 2018 U.S. congressional elections prompted a surge of candidates from minority groups that have not had electoral success in the past.
Lowe’s closing 31 locations in Canada, mainly Rona stores
Home improvement retailer Lowe’s is closing a total of 31 locations, including 27 underperforming Rona stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, and 20 Lowe’s stores in the United States.
Second Cup converting 2 Alberta cafés to cannabis dispensaries, will review rest of chain
The Second Cup Ltd. says it has started a strategic review of the coffee chain company despite reporting improved financial results and is continuing on its plan to sell recreational cannabis.
Barrick shareholders give vote of confidence for Randgold takeover
Barrick Gold Corp. says shareholders have voted more than 99 per cent in favour of a takeover of Randgold Resources Ltd.
Greater Toronto home sales in October up 6% from year ago
The Toronto Real Estate Board is reporting a six per cent increase in home sales last month compared to last year, with strong demand for condos and low-rise units.
World economy strong enough to withdraw stimulus, Poloz says
The governor of the Bank of Canada says after a decade of low-interest rates around the world the global economy has reached stronger footing where stimulus can be “steadily withdrawn.”
Bernier getting riding officials in his new party to sign ‘no embarrassment’ pledge
In an effort to avoid unwanted controversy, Maxime Bernier’s new political party is requiring all riding association officials to sign a pledge saying they won’t “embarrass” the party. Officials also must vow not to steer the People’s Party of Canada in a different direction.
Democrats on track to take House – but Senate might be out of reach
The electorate has swung toward the Democrats and away from Donald Trump, but it might not be enough to give the party complete control of Congress.