Canada said Thursday that it is considering retaliatory measures against the United States in a dispute over meat-labeling rules that Ottawa and the World Trade Organization consider discriminatory. Full story
Marathon Oil said Thursday that talks on a potential sale of part of its stake in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project in Canada have ended. Full story
The trial of a Canadian businessman caught up in a corruption probe in Cuba is apparently under way nearly two years after he was detained. Full story
HAVANA (Reuters) - A Canadian businessman who has confessed to bribing Cuban officials was scheduled to go on trial in Havana on Thursday, almost two years after his arrest in a sweeping government crackdown on corruption. Full story
Canada's prime minister has announced a new package of development aid for Peru that environmentalists are viewing warily because it is closely tied to Canadian mining investments in the South American country. Full story
House Republicans pushed through a bill Wednesday to bypass the president to speed approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Democrats criticized the legislation as a blatant attempt to allow a foreign company to avoid environmental review. Full story
The legendary Paul Anka is no stranger to the music business after spending 55 years as an entertainer, singer and songwriter. He’s out with a new book called “My Way,” and tells Kathie Lee and Hoda how he helped kickstart the Beatles career.
Canadian pop/rock sensation Avril Lavigne treats Studio 1A to a rendition of her new single, “Here’s To Never Growing Up,” which is climbing the charts after being released last week.
Paul Anka shares details from his autobiography, “My Way,” which talks about his legendary career and personal life.
After five months in space, International Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield has returned to the planet. While manning the ISS he also created the first music video in space, using a rendition of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
London Knights' Chris Tierney celebrates his goal with Knights fans during the second period of their game against the Saskatoon Blades in the Memorial Cup Canadian Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)
London Knights' Seth Griffith celebrates his goal with teammate Bo Horvat in their game against the Saskatoon Blades during the second period of the Memorial Cup Canadian Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)
London Knights' Bo Horvat celebrates his goal on a penalty shot against the Saskatoon Blades during the first period of the Memorial Cup Canadian Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L-R), Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, Latin Americans Presidents, Guatemala's Otto Perez, Peru's Ollanta Humala, Colombia's Juan Manuel Santos, Chile's Sebastian Pinera, Costa Rica's Laura Chinchilla and Mexico's Enrique Pena Nieto hold a Wayuu indigenou
