Новости за 13.03.2017

Joe White was driving his Jiffy Cab through an intersection off Freshwater Road in St. John's during Saturday's high winds when he was nearly struck by a falling light.

Girl Guides of Canada has announced that they will not be taking any trips to the United States in the near future, citing concerns about inclusivity.

Poland will seek the arrest and extradition of a Minnesota man exposed by The Associated Press as a former commander in an SS-led unit that burned Polish villages and killed civilians in the Second World War, prosecutors said Monday.

The Calgary Homeless Foundation voted Monday to remove one of its board members hours after news broke that the 62-year-old man is accused of using the date-rape drug GHB to sexually assault a teenage boy.

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Nick Ut is retiring this month, after a 51-year career with The Associated Press that has taken him 'from hell to Hollywood.'

Revellers in India filled the streets to mark Holi, the festival of colours, which marks the end of winter and start of spring. Hindus douse each other with coloured powders and waters during the two-day celebration which dates back to the 4th century.

Federal government officials say no personal information was compromised by a software security threat that caused the Canada Revenue Agency to shut down online tax services for two days.

A 72-year-old Calgary taxi driver who drove over a teenage girl and then fled the scene in what the judge called a "cowardly act" has been sentenced to eight months in jail.

The head of NATO threw down the gauntlet Monday, saying he expects all members to increase what they spend on their militaries even as a new report showed Canada lagging behind most of its allies.

Since he shot a 59 in January, golf fans have been waiting to see when Adam Hadwin would score his first PGA win. Here are five takeaways from the Canadian's victory at the Valspar Championship.

The B.C. Liberal government is poised to announce the formation of a special panel to look into political fundraising rules, following heavy criticism of the governing party's own practices.

“Personally, I’ve never felt better,” she says. “But what feels really good is the effect my weight loss journey has had on others.”

After 150 yearsof history, Charlotte Gray reflects on what it means to be Canadian.

The Region of Waterloo wants to hear from parents of young children to help them plan for the future of child and family centres.

TD Bank says it is reviewing the concerns raised by CBC News reports that revealed unscrupulous sales tactics by front-line bank employees.

An open letter from Senator Andre Pratte to members of the Red Chamber urges fellow Senator Don Meredith to "do the right thing" and step aside in the wake of a scathing report about his sexual relationship with a teenage girl.

Despite a crude price that has come off cyclical lows, Canada's oil industry is expected to lose money as a whole in 2017, the Conference Board of Canada forecasts.

"This isn't just old-fashioned; in 2017, it's unacceptable," said the B.C. premier on social media. Christy Clark said her government will take action to prohibit employers from forcing staff to wear high heels.

Ryan Smyth is recovering at home after he was elbowed in the head in a blindside hit during a senior men's hockey game on Saturday.

More than just a curling tournament, this year's Brier became a symbol of provincial pride for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. And Brad Gushue made sure to send them off with one big party.

For almost 20 years Bill Droeske has made a living dealing with dog poop, and business has never been better.

Air Miles is making changes to its loyalty program to appease angry members. They include 24/7 customer service support through social media and full access to merchandise rewards for everyone.

Scotland's leader delivered a shock twist to Britain's EU exit drama on Monday, announcing she will seek authority to hold a new independence referendum in the next two years because Britain is dragging Scotland out of the EU against its will.