As Occupy Canada protesters across the country spent a second day in tents set up in urban parks on Sunday, protesters in Toronto launched another march in the city’s downtown core and gathered at a central shopping area. Members of... (Continue reading)
Canada has decided to go beyond the sanctions announced Saturday by the United Nations Security Council against Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi, his five children and top associates, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Sunday. The security council unanimously voted to freeze the... (Continue reading)
Canadians with loved ones in Egypt were glued to computer screens and waiting by the phone Friday as they hoped to hear from family and friends in the North African country being swept with violent protests demanding an end to... (Continue reading)
Former environment minister Jim Prentice told U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson that he was prepared to step in and impose tougher regulations on the oilsands if the industry damaged Canada’s green reputation, according to a cable released by WikiLeaks. “[Prentice] noted... (Continue reading)
The State Department has warned the whistleblowing website WikiLeaks that its expected release of classified U.S. documents would endanger countless lives, jeopardize American military operations and hurt international cooperation on global security issues. The department’s top lawyer urged WikiLeaks founder... (Continue reading)
Foreign Affairs is warning Canadians to be careful while travelling in Europe amid new terrorist fears there. The department stopped short of issuing a bona fide travel advisory Sunday but did say Canadians should “be aware” of their surroundings, and... (Continue reading)
The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates again, saying: the economy is recovering but still faces major challenges. If the economy is facing major challenges, then why raise rates? BMO economist Douglas Porter said poor housing sales and less... (Continue reading)
This story isn’t about black clad idiots who get off on creating havoc and mayhem. It isn’t about police who view their fellow citizens as terrorists and threats instead of neighbours and friends. This story isn’t about the violation of... (Continue reading)
Many in Canada are furious with the world leaders gathered there. Thousands marched through Toronto to protest over the G8 and G20 summits.... (Continue reading)
President Obama meets with government leaders this weekend to discuss the world economy and other issues. Protests at the G8 and G20 meets are steadily growing.... (Continue reading)