Chretien says no pill for stupidity in thinly veiled shot at Donald Trump

Former Prime Minister Jean Chretien and Dr. Kent MacDonald, President of St. Francis Xavier University, speak to press prior to the University's annual national dinner and fundraiser in Toronto on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov Former prime minister Jean Chretien says U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is "taking away the dignity of public life."

Philippine leader’s China visit watched for shift to Beijing

Talks this week between Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be closely scrutinized for signs of how seriously the new Philippine leader intends to pursue a shift away from Washington and toward Beijing, a move that could have a major impact on regional power dynamics. Duterte's elevation to the presidency 3 1/2 months ago has already turned relations between Washington and Manila on their head.

Duterte to visit China amid strained Philippine ties with US

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will visit China next week, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, as the Southeast Asian leader's relationship with its traditional ally the United States frays. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a meeting with banana production businessmen in Davao city, in southern Philippines, October 7, 2016.

‘Feeling down won’t make my arm grow back’: Stuntwoman who lost a…

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William and Kate Take Canada by Storm

Driving rain and wind couldn't dampen William and Kate's enthusiasm while touring Bella Bella, British Columbia, Monday. The royal couple had t... British environmental writer and pro-science advocate, Mark Lynas, who has devoted his career to speaking around the world on climate change, biotechnology and nuclear power ... Nebraska setter Kelly Hunter received her second Big Ten Setter of the Week honor this season, the conference office announced Monday.

Daphne Bramham: Lessons for Canada from how the Koch brothers hijacked democracy

This was supposed to be the year that the American billionaire brothers, Charles and David Koch, bought the presidency in their zealous bid to reshape the United States into a libertarian utopia. On the Democratic Party side, outsider Bernie Sanders nearly derailed the well-funded hopes of Hillary Clinton with his appeal to get big money out of politics.

Prince George Shuts Down Canada’s Trudeau On High Five [Video]

Britain's Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at the Victoria International Airport for the start of their eight day royal tour to Canada in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, September 24, 2016. Also pictured are Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau.

Canadians, expats gather to watch ‘entertaining’ U.S. presidential debate

Sparks are expected to fly when Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton face off in the first presidential debate of the U.S. election, and viewers north of the border are planning to watch with anticipation usually reserved for prize fights or championship sports games. Canadians and American expats alike are gearing up for the debate that could make or break the campaign, gathering in homes and bars to catch an exchange they expect will be as entertaining as it is informative.

Nestle Outbids Town for Control of Water Supply

Corporate giant Nestle continued its privatization creep on Thursday as it won approval to take over another Canadian community's water supply, claiming it needed the well to ensure "future business growth." Nestle purchased the well near Elora, Ontario from Middlebrook Water Company last month after making a conditional offer in 2015, the Canadian Press reports.

WA Premier Colin Barnett thinks spill is unlikely

Bomb rips through New York City: Twenty-nine hurt, one critical as 'homemade IED' rocks Chelsea and a second device is found in a PRESSURE COOKER - hours after bombing at military fun-run A sobbing woman, screaming cops and glass everywhere: Devastating video shows moments immediately after explosion in Manhattan injured 29 people New York mayor de Blasio under fire for saying there's 'no evidence of a terror connection' in Manhattan blast - even though he admits it's 'an intentional act' Has a bomb maker started a campaign of terror in New York? The frightening similarities between Manhattan dumpster explosion that hurt 29 and New Jersey military fun-run blast 'We better get very tough folks': Trump speaks out in wake of New York bomb while cautious Clinton 'waits for the facts' Mass stabbing at Minnesota mall: Rampaging knifeman dressed as a security guard attacks eight shoppers while ... (more)

Canadian Autoworkers On Verge Of Strike As Deadline Looms

Canadian autoworkers are prepared to strike if a deal is not reached between the union representing 23,000 employees and the big three automobile makers. Unifor, the union that represents a vast majority of Canada's autoworkers, said it will either strike a deal with General Motors, Chrysler Fiat and Ford or commence a strike after Monday's 11:59 pm deadline.

FEATURE-N. Dakota pipeline fight gives spark to Native American activism

Protesters stand on heavy machinery after halting work on the Energy Transfer Partners Dakota Access oil pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, September 6, 2016. A Native American tribe's efforts to halt construction of a crude oil pipeline in North Dakota have swelled into a movement, drawing international attention and the support of movie stars and social media, and making a major oil company blink.

Washington farms irked at border manure

Whatcom County farmers are asking their governor to lobby B.C. to crack down on farm waste flowing south from Fraser Valley agricultural lands near Zero Avenue and fouling cross-border fish-bearing streams. State farmers say they are doing their part, with stream improvements and state legislation designed to control manure run-off from dairy farms, but say enforcement remains lax at best on the B.C. side of the border.

Southeast Asian summit opens, overshadowed by Duterte flap

A summit of Southeast Asian leaders to discuss issues ranging from terrorism to South China Sea tensions opened Tuesday, overshadowed by the Philippine president's intemperate comments in his debut appearance at the annual meeting. The insult was made more egregious because of who the target was - President Barack Obama.

Canada auto union up against costs it cannot control

Canada's autoworkers' union, which steps up pressure in contract talks by naming a strike target on Tuesday, may see its ability to win concessions undermined by outside factors, ranging from high power rates to manufacturers' increased reliance on more costly imported parts, industry experts say. The top priority for the union, named Unifor, is to persuade Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor and General Motors to pledge to produce new vehicle models in Canada.

Images from Stephen Harper’s political life – from Canadian…

Canadian Alliance leader Stephen Harper is escorted into the House of Commons by M.P.s Art Hanger and John Reynolds to take his seat May 21, 2002. Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper speaks at the annual Ahmadiyya Muslim convention in Toronto, June 26, 2005.

Trade Deals With U.S. High on Agenda at Trudeau’s Summer Retreat

The U.S. presidential election is looming large in the Canadian government's summer retreat, with U.S. trade ties among the discussion points for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet. Trudeau and his ministers are holding a quarterly retreat in Sudbury, Ontario, on Sunday and Monday.