Mexican flag hoisted atop Trump tower in Vancouver

Source: CTV News, April 4, 2016  A construction worker climbed to the roof of the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Vancouver to fly the Mexican flag, and send a message to U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump. In a video of the stunt, which took place on Saturday, Diego Saul Reyna says it is Mexican… Continue reading Mexican flag hoisted atop Trump tower in Vancouver

Woman in hospital after car plunges over Signal Hill in Newfoundland

Source: Sue Bailey, The Canadian Press, April 3, 2016  ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A 20-year-old woman whose car plunged down iconic Signal Hill in St. John’s, N.L., jumped or was ejected just before it crashed partway down a rocky cliff Sunday high over the Atlantic Ocean. St. John’s platoon fire chief Rick Mackey said the… Continue reading Woman in hospital after car plunges over Signal Hill in Newfoundland

Speed, alcohol likely factors after car crashes into school

Source: CTV News, April 3, 2016  A 25-year-old man has been sent to hospital following a single-vehicle collision that left Silverspring School significantly damaged early Sunday morning. Just before 3 a.m., police say the vehicle was travelling eastbound on Garvie Road when it went up on an embankment and collided with the school. The school’s… Continue reading Speed, alcohol likely factors after car crashes into school

Saskatchewan votes: 5 things to watch for today

Source: Stefani Langenegger, CBC News, April 4, 2016  Story lines to keep an eye on after the polls close at 8 p.m. CST Here are five things to watch as Saskatchewan voters head to the polls today for the provincial election. 1. How big is the win? The Saskatchewan Party won in a landslide in… Continue reading Saskatchewan votes: 5 things to watch for today

Brussels airport to partially reopen Sunday after deadly March bombings

Source: The Associated Press, April 2, 2016  Departure hall was destroyed and 16 died in attack by suicide bombers Struck by suicide bombers last month, the Brussels airport known as “the heart of Europe” will reopen to a limited number of passenger flights on Sunday, CEO Arnaud Feist has said. He made the announcement Saturday at… Continue reading Brussels airport to partially reopen Sunday after deadly March bombings

Igloo and caribou: How Nunavut MLA, son and nephew survived on the tundra

Source: The Canadian Press, April 1, 2016  IQALUIT, Nunavut — Lost on the tundra and low on fuel, Pauloosie Keyootak knew there was only one thing he could do to keep himself, his son and his nephew alive. “I built an igloo with a small knife,” the 62-year-old member of the Nunavut legislature said following… Continue reading Igloo and caribou: How Nunavut MLA, son and nephew survived on the tundra

Potential Viking site found in Newfoundland

Source: Garrett Barry, CBC News, April 1, 2016  Satellites help locate potential Norse site in island’s southwest corner Researchers in Newfoundland and Labrador are finding evidence that may give more answers to a millennium-old mystery — just how far the Vikings reached into North America. A second, more southern Viking site may have just been found in… Continue reading Potential Viking site found in Newfoundland

Barack Obama flashes the peace sign for nuclear security summit 'team photo'

Source: Ollie Gillman, Dailymail.com, April 2, 2016  Surrounded by world leaders, President Barack Obama gave the peace sign as they gathered for a ‘team photo’ during a two-day nuclear summit. All eyes were on Obama as 54 other presidents and prime ministers joined him in Washington, DC, for crunch talks on Iran and terrorist threats… Continue reading Barack Obama flashes the peace sign for nuclear security summit 'team photo'

RCMP not laying charges after massive train bridge fire in Porcupine Plain, Sask.

Source: CBC News, April 1, 2016  Blaze started after grass fire went out of control Police will not be laying any criminal charges after a grass fire burned up a historic train bridge near Porcupine Plain, Sask. last week. On Friday, local land owner Brian Foster started a grass fire that went out of control… Continue reading RCMP not laying charges after massive train bridge fire in Porcupine Plain, Sask.