Canadians Go To The Polls In Tight National Election
Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper could be ousted by liberal Justin Trudeau, son of the iconic late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
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Ken Taylor, Canadian Envoy Who Hid Americans During Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies
Canada's ambassador to Iran in 1979 sheltered a group of Americans in his home in Tehran for three months before helping them escape to safety. The crisis was portrayed in the Oscar-winning film Argo.
... And Beer For All: Budweiser Makes A Metallica Beer In Canada
The beer, which has the tag line "Coulée dans le rock" (cast in rock), will get a wider release in Canada later this month when fewer than 100,000 cases of special-edition black cans hit shelves.
Why Some Canadian Maple Syrup Producers Are Defying Their 'Cartel'
The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers has been called the OPEC of the liquid sweetener. Lately, some maple producers and buyers say they've fallen victim to its bullying tactics.
Scientist Who Wrote Protest Song About Canada's PM Is Put On Leave
Tony Turner wrote and sang "Harperman," leading a (barefooted) choir through lyrics that ask questions such as "Who squashes all dissent?" and "Who muzzles all the scientists?"
Wildfires In Canada And Alaska Drive Thousands From Homes
Thousands of fires are burning in the continent's northwest, sending smoke as far as Tennessee. Some blame a brewing El Niño for the unprecedented start to the season; others point to climate change.
U.S. And Sweden Struggle To 0-0 Tie In Women's World Cup
The Americans had hoped for more against their trash-talking former coach, who now leads the Swedes, but Friday night's tie in Winnipeg still leaves them atop their group.
Canadian Judge Grants Former Guantanamo Inmate Bail
Omar Khadr, who served more than a decade at Guantanamo Bay, has been released on bail while he waits out an appeal for war crimes' convictions. The Canadian government criticized the judge's ruling.
Ex-Guantanamo Prisoner In Canada Wants To Be Released On Bail
Omar Khadr was sent to Guantanamo Bay prison when he was 15 years old. Now in prison in Canada, he is seeking bail while he appeals his war-crimes conviction. Ottawa wants him to stay put.
U.S., Canada Announce New Safety Standards For Oil Trains
Safety advocates say the regulations — which require a sturdier tank car design and a new brake system, among other changes — don't do enough to protect people who live near railways from derailments.