news from our Northern Neighbors

Wal-Mart 'very disappointed' by certification of union at store in Quebec (CP)Wal-Mart Canada says it's surprised and disappointed by a Quebec Labour Relations Board decision to certify a union at one of its stores, which now could become the first unionized Wal-Mart in North America.

Eco-fugitive's mother appeals to prison officials (CBC)The mother of an American man wanted by the FBI for alleged eco-terrorism has met with B.C. prison officials to try get him the raw food he says he needs.