In New York State, a surprising flow of illegal emigrants

These stories keep cropping up in the news often enough that this must be more than a few isolated incidents. We're talking about part of the Trump Phenomenon as it relates to illegal aliens and their desire to flee the country now that the new administration is in charge.

Judges appointed for Grand Falls-Windsor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay

According to a news release from the Department of Justice and Public Safety, Fowler will serve in Grand Falls-Windsor, replacing Judge Timothy Chalker. "On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, I would like to congratulate Judge Robin Fowler and Judge Kari Ann Pike on their new roles," said Justice and Public Safety Minister Andrew Parsons.

Rothenburger: Stone’s Liberal pedigree runs deep

If the B.C Liberals want a candidate who can follow in the footsteps of the departing Kevin Krueger, that is, if they want someone as fervently loyal to the party, as staunchly convinced the NDP is a political disaster waiting to plunge the province into economic ruin, they need look no further than Todd Stone. On the eve of Premier Christy Clark's trip into town to announce good things for RIH, Stone was announcing he wants to succeed Krueger.

Canadian military tweets welcome as Trump bans transgender personnel

TD Bank Group's director of university relations, Nancy Moulday, explains what a campus ambassador program is and shares some best practices Canadian Occupational Safety magazine brings you daily news, advice and information from across the country and around the world. Check in daily to find out what's new in OHS news.

McConnell signals openness to shoring up insurance exchanges and other news in brief

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday if 50 Republican senators don't agree on a rollback of the 2010 health care law through the budget reconciliation process, there will need to be some sort of bipartisan measure to help the insurance markets.

Canada decision to pay former Gitmo prisoner criticized

A decision by the Canadian government to apologize and give millions of dollars to a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner who pleaded guilty to killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan came under mounting criticism on Tuesday. An official familiar with the deal said Tuesday that Omar Khadr will receive 10.5 million Canadian dollars .

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CBC news anchor Peter Mansbridge poses for a photo at the Toronto studios of the national television network on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Nearly a year after he closed the Labour Day newscast by revealing his decision to step aside at the public broadcaster's flagship news program, Mansbridge says his final sign-off to viewers will elude most fanfare.

No cruise ships confirmed for Summerside harbour this season

Although the tourist season is kicking off across the Island, for now Summerside residents shouldn't expect to see any cruise ships docked in the port. "Currently we are still trying to resolve the issue that we saw last year with concerns that our waters were too shallow," explained Arnold Croken, president of Summerside Port Corporation Inc. "We currently don't have any cruise ships committed for the summer.

Date Set for Moroun Challenge to Howe Bridge

Manuel "Matty" Moroun, billionaire and owner of the Ambassador Bridge, spanning the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will go to court this fall in effort to stop the neraby construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Gordie Howe would likely divert traffic away from the Ambassador, currently the busiest crossing in terms of trade volume on the U.S.-Canada border.

Seven stories in the news for today, June 15

A parliamentary committee studying Canada's slumping media industry will reportedly call for a five per cent tax on broadband Internet services to boost a sector struggling to adapt to technological changes and evolving consumer habits. Function lights are illuminated on a modem in Chelsea, Que., July 11, 2011.

Marijuana sector leaders say they’ve met with TMX Group to discuss U.S. investments

Marijuana industry insiders say they have met with the operators of Canada's largest stock exchange to devise a policy on investing in the U.S., where growing and selling cannabis violates federal laws. Lawyers who work with publicly traded Canadian marijuana producers say there is an unwritten rule that companies traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange or the TSX Venture Exchange are not permitted to have investments in the U.S. cannabis sector.

Obama decries lack of U.S. leadership on climate; defends a international ordera

Former US President Barack Obama waves before he is awarded the German Media Prize 2016 in Baden-Baden, Germany on May 25, 2017. Former U.S. president Barack Obama will be in Montreal today to deliver a keynote speech to a sold-out audience at the city's convention centre.

Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship on Live with Kelly and Ryan

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, speaks with Kelly Ripa, centre, and Ryan Seacrest during his appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan in Niagara Falls, Ont., on June 5, 2017. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, speaks with Kelly Ripa, centre, and Ryan Seacrest during his appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan in Niagara Falls, Ont., on June 5, 2017.

Canada-European Union pact worries US lobster industry

Members of the U.S. seafood industry are fearful that Canada's approval of a new trade deal with the European Union will cause big problems for the American lobster business, just as the catch is hitting historic highs. The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act, or CETA, cleared its final hurdle in the Parliament of Canada on Tuesday.

Lake Ontario water levels set all-time record

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported water levels were at 248.78 feet, or 75.83 meters, on Saturday, breaking the record of 248.75 feet, or 75.82 meters, set in 1952. Statistics about water levels on Lake Ontario have been kept since 1918, according to Frank L. Bevacqua, public information officer for the International Joint Commission, who confirmed the record-breaking levels on Monday.

Canada to remain ‘firm’ as Donald Trump eyes massive NAFTA changes

WATCH ABOVE: International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne tells Vassy Kapelos when the U.S. gives their 90 day notice to renegotiate NAFTA, there will be a number of things Canada will put on the trade table as well. Champagne told The West Block's Vassy Kapelos that the federal government is "very well prepared" for whatever Trump and his newly appointed trade representative, Robert Lighthizer , put on the table in terms of trade talks.

Trump not looking for trade war with Canada, says U.S. commerce secretary

The Trump administration has not even decided yet on whether it wants to stick with a three-country deal or pursue separate two-country deals with Canada and Mexico, says Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Rosss said the Trump administraton's goal "is to increase overall trade while reducing our trade deficit."