Just a day after Canada and China failed to agree to begin the much anticipated free trade talks there is new hope that the two countries will indeed begin formal negotiations soon. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau capped the first leg… »
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Canadian headlines
There it was, gone! Stolen cars in Canada
Top ten stolen vehicles in Canada If you own a late model Ford pickup in Canada, you might not own it for long. A prime target for theft across Canada, a recent model F350. A popular target across Canada, various… »
Government ad campaign targets youth drug-impaired driving
With the July 1 deadline for legalizing marijuana in Canada less than seven month away, the federal government is launching an ad campaign to dissuade young people from driving while high. The first in a series of video ads geared… »
Obama to address mayors’ meeting on climate change
Former U.S. President Barak Obama is expected to address mayors of North American cities meeting in Chicago to talk about climate change. Montreal’s Mayor Valerie Plante will be among them. The mayors of the U.S., Canada and Mexico were convened… »
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Religion and influence on government and public life
“Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law” That’s part of the preamble to the Canadian Constitution. However, it is a fairly recent concept as the Constitution Act dates back only… »
Canada, China delay launch of free trade talks
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Chinese counterpart appeared unable to bridge their differences Monday to announce the launch of much anticipated formal free trade talks despite a “candid and in-depth exchange” of views during a longer than scheduled meeting… »
Ontario province doubles spending to improve cycling
As part of its climate change action plan, the province of Ontario is going to double its spending on bike lanes and other infrastructure bringing it to $93 million over the next four years. Canada’s largest city, Toronto, will get… »
Hobbyists find deep cave wrought by ice under Montreal
Tourists have been visiting a cavern under Montreal for decades, but some hobbyist spelunkers have broken through a wall to find a massive underground extension, reports CBC. The caverns were formed during the last ice age more than 15,000 years… »
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Missing the target: Ontario’s “green” plan for electric vehicles
It was in 2009 that the government in Canada’s most populous province announced an ambitious “green” plan to promote electric vehicles. It was a main plank in the Liberal government “green plan” to reduce pollution. The plan envisioned one in… »
Another internet blow to print newspapers
One of Canada’s most prestigious and national newspapers, the Globe and Mail, has announced it will no longer offer print copies in Canada’s maritime provinces. Citing the trend of people getting their news online, the paper said print papers will… »
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