U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence toured two detention facilities on the Texas border Friday. Pence’s office said the tour was part of an effort to show the Trump administration is providing adequate care for migrants. But the scene the vice-president witnessed is sure to spark new criticism.
‘Life-threatening’ tropical storm Barry heads for New Orleans
New Orleans officials warned city residents to stock up on supplies and prepare to shelter in their homes on Friday as “life-threatening” tropical storm Barry was poised to come ashore as possibly the first Atlantic hurricane of 2019.
Chuckwagon driver banned from future Calgary Stampedes after latest horse death this year
A driver has been fined $10,000 and banned from competing in this Calgary Stampede and future ones after a horse died in Thursday’s chuckwagon races.
Trudeau defends anti-pipeline Liberal candidate, reaffirms commitment to Trans Mountain
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today defended recruiting a known anti-pipeline campaigner to run for the Liberal Party in Quebec, saying there’s room for ideological diversity in the party’s ranks.
Anglican Church of Canada apologizes for spiritual harm to Indigenous Peoples
In an open letter published July 12, the leader of the Anglican Church of Canada apologizes for the church’s “cultural and spiritual arrogance” that caused harm to Indigenous Peoples.
Here’s how Canadians are finding well-paying jobs in the trades
Thousands of Canadians find well-paying jobs in the trades each year, yet the variety and scope of opportunities in the trades tends to be poorly understood by the population.
Panellists quit corporate responsibility panel citing ‘erosion of trust’
Citing an erosion of trust, civil society and labour representatives have resigned from a panel set up to advise the federal government on ensuring Canadian firms operating abroad are accountable for how they conduct themselves.
CannTrust stops selling all of its cannabis as Health Canada probe continues
CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it has put a hold on product sales and shipments of all its cannabis products as a precaution while Health Canada reviews its Vaughan, Ont., manufacturing facility.
Aspen Tech buys Montreal-based AI company Mnubo Inc. for $102 million
Montreal-based tech firm Mnubo Inc. has been snapped up by Aspen Technology Inc. for $102 million. Mnubo has been developing artificial intelligence and analytics infrastructure for industrial companies to deploy internet-connected equipment.
Search on for prominent Quebec businessman, son after helicopter goes missing
A spokesperson for Sagami, Inc., confirmed that a search is on for the company’s president and founder, Stéphane Roy, who was piloting the helicopter, and his son, a minor.