WORLD NEWS – The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. says five artifacts thought to be part of the Dead Sea Scrolls were fake and will not be displayed anymore. Linda So has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Opioid Crisis May Decrease Canadians Life Expectancy
OTTAWA — Canada’s chief public health officer says the opioid crisis may be responsible for limiting Canadians’ life expectancy. In a report released this morning, Dr. Theresa Tam says life expectancy has been steadily on the rise in Canada but she warns the life expectancy in B.C. is decreasing — the province hit hardest by…
3 Strong Earthquakes in Pacific Ocean Off Vancouver Island
Three relatively strong earthquakes were recorded Sunday night in the Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 6.6 magnitude quake about 260 kilometres west of Tofino, followed by a 6.8 tremor and then a third measuring 6.5. Survey geophysicist Zachary Reeves said all three quakes occurred in the same general area…
Inuit Walk Away From Talks on Northern Food Subsidy Reforms
Talks to reform a subsidy program to make food more affordable for northern families appear to have stalled over concerns from Inuit. A letter to Crown−Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett dated April says the five groups that represent Inuit people have walked away from talks to reform Nutrition North. The program subsidizes northern retailers to…
First-Time Home Buyers Max Out Budget
TORONTO — A majority of first−time homebuyers say they maxed out their budgets when they bought their homes, according to a survey released today by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. The federal housing agency says its annual mortgage consumer study found that 85 per cent of first−time buyers reported spending the most they could…
Police Called for ‘Unlawful’ House Cleaning
HALIFAX — Homeowners who thought they had been robbed got a happy surprise instead: Their house was cleaned for free by cleaners who went to the wrong address. Police say the two women went to the home Tuesday afternoon in Upper Tantallon, N.S., outside Halifax. The door had been left unlocked so a neighbour could…
Killer-Rapist Paul Bernardo Pleads for Parole
BATH, Ont. — Convicted rapist and killer Paul Bernardo is due to plead for release today. The 54−year−old Bernardo is expected to argue at a parole hearing that he has improved himself during his 25 years behind bars. The designated dangerous offender has been eligible for parole since February. His defence lawyer has said his…
Canada Should Do More to Help Women Refugees Worldwide
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau’s self−proclaimed feminist government could and should be doing more to address gender−specific challenges faced by female refugees affected by wars and displacement. That’s according to a new report from Oxfam Canada, which takes a close look at how Canada provides international humanitarian aid and the gaps that exist when it comes…
Toronto Man Strips Naked to Swim With Sharks
TORONTO – Toronto police are looking to speak with a man who stripped naked and jumped into a shark tank at a popular tourist attraction. Spokeswoman Katrina Arrogante says police received a call at 10:31 p.m. on Friday for indecent exposure at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. She says by the time officers arrived seven minutes…
5 Things About What’s Legal and What’s Not in Canada’s Pot Law
OTTAWA — Canada’s new law legalizing recreational cannabis goes into force on Wednesday. Here are five things about what’s legal and what’s not under this historic piece of legislation: 1. Can’t vote, can’t toke: The legal age for consuming cannabis is at least 18 or 19, depending on the province. The Justice Department says the…