Category Archives: Post to Social

Another bumpy week ahead as Trudeau faces deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc
OTTAWA - Another week, another raft of imminent challenges to Justin Trudeau's leadership of both the country and the Liberal Party. The Prime Minister, whose presence at the party helm has stirred cr...
Dave Barry Oct 27, 2024

U.S. star Ilia Malinin dominates to win men's title at Skate Canada International
HALIFAX - U.S. figure skating star Ilia Malinin dominated the field and captured men's gold at Skate Canada International on Sunday. The reigning world champion received a standing ovation for his vam...
Dave Barry Oct 27, 2024

Five key issues as Nova Scotia heads into a provincial election campaign
HALIFAX - Nova Scotians are set to go to the polls in a provincial election called for Nov. 26. Here are five key issues the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP are expected to highlight durin...
Dave Barry Oct 27, 2024

Japan's ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition is certain to lose a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japan's NHK public television s...
Dave Barry Oct 27, 2024

Promise tracker: What the Saskatchewan Party and NDP pledge to do if they win Monday
REGINA - Saskatchewan's provincial election is on Monday. Here's a look at some of the campaign promises made by the two major parties: Saskatchewan Party - Continue withholding federal carbon levy pa...
Dave Barry Oct 27, 2024

'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot
BANFF, Alta. - A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has become a victim of its own success. The two-metre-high, $350,000 "Banff" sign was installed in 2017 on Mount Norquay Avenue...
Dave Barry Oct 27, 2024

Monitoring officials say Georgia's election took place amid widespread intimidation
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - European election monitoring officials said Sunday Georgia's election took place in a tense environment with widespread intimidation undermining the outcome of the crucial vote...
Dave Barry Oct 27, 2024

Amanda Todd's family joins American parents in lawsuit against social media giants
WASHINGTON - When B.C. teenager Amanda Todd sat in front of her computer and detailed the relentless bullying and extortion she'd faced on social media, it sent a shock wave to parents around the worl...
Dave Barry Oct 27, 2024

Transportation minister looks for provinces, territories to collaborate on car thefts
OTTAWA - The federal transportation minister says national co-operation is needed to close loopholes criminals can use to re-sell stolen cars. Anita Anand's office has sent letters to her provincial a...
Dave Barry Oct 27, 2024

Canadian cities struggling to get past 'Whac-A-Mole' solution to homeless encampments
MONTREAL - On a strip of grass dividing a busy east-end Montreal thoroughfare from a block of residences in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district stand about two dozen tents, a reflection of a housing ma...
Dave Barry Oct 27, 2024