MONTREAL - Quebec's securities regulator is considering appealing a judge's decision to cut the prison sentence of former Norbourg president Vincent Lacroix by 42 months.
Quebec Superior Court Justice Andre Vincent ruled Tuesday that the term of 12 years less a day given to Lacroix last Ja... at 19:58 on July 8, 2008, EDT.
U.S. authorities consider charging trio who allegedly assaulted border patroller
MONTREAL - Authorities are considering whether to lay charges after a U.S. Border Patrol agent was roughed up on a street in a Quebec-Vermont border town.
Border Patrol spokesman Mark Henry says the case is currently in the hands of the U.S. attorney's office in Burlington, Vt., which will... at 18:55 on July 8, 2008, EDT.
Mother of Toronto man shot dead in SUV pleads for information from community
TORONTO - The mother of a Toronto man shot dead while sitting in an SUV last month made a tearful plea Tuesday for someone to come forward with information about the murder of her son.
Oliver Martin and his friend Dylan Ellis were shot and killed in their black Range Rover on June 13 after... at 18:50 on July 8, 2008, EDT.
Alberta orders landowners to eradicate growing number of wild boars on the loose
EDMONTON - Alberta has become hog heaven to so many boars on the loose that the province is ordering landowners to eradicate all of the tusked animals not in captivity.
It is estimated that more than 1,500 of the dark-haired beasts, including game farm escapees and their offspring, are at ... at 18:43 on July 8, 2008, EDT.
Parole board rejects bankrobber-author Reid's request to relax day-parole
VICTORIA - The National Parole Board has refused to loosen day-parole conditions for career bankrobber and author Stephen Reid.
At a hearing in downtown Victoria, the parole board told Reid he needs to build a stronger support system in the community as a foundation against the lure of dru... at 16:38 on July 8, 2008, EDT.
