Category Archives: Canadian Press
A look at the Canadian victims of the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash
Details are emerging on the 18 Canadian victims of an Ethiopian Airlines plane crash in Addis Ababa that left 157 people dead. Here is what we know so far: Ameen Noormohamed: A Toronto Muslim organiza...
Mar 13, 2019
With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy
The company that has made billions selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin said Wednesday that it is considering legal options including bankruptcy, a move that could upend hundreds of lawsuits ...
Mar 13, 2019
Canadians Bianca Andreescu, Milos Raonic prevail in Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - With all the insouciant freedom of the new kid on the block, 18-year-old Bianca Andreescu has become the best story of all during a great run for Canadians at the BNP Paribas Op...
Mar 13, 2019
Toronto man, 72, identified as Canadian victim of Ethiopia plane crash
TORONTO - A 72-year-old Toronto man was identified Wednesday as one of the Canadian victims of the plane crash in Ethiopia. The Ismaili Centre said Ameen Noormohamed was on board the Ethiopian Airline...
Mar 13, 2019
Ex-Maryland Gov. Harry R. Hughes dies at 92; served 2 terms
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Former Maryland Gov. Harry R. Hughes, who prided himself on restoring public faith in the political process, died Wednesday. He was 92. His daughter, Elizabeth Hughes, said Hughes had...
Mar 13, 2019
'I don't need to be a hero': Quinn Hughes confident as he joins Canucks
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks newest defenceman knows there are some high expectations as he enters his pro-hockey career. But right now, 19-year-old Quinn Hughes just wants to get back on the ice...
Mar 13, 2019
Jones to replace Homan at World Cup final, Officer and Birchard tabbed to play
PERTH, Scotland - Team Jennifer Jones will replace Team Rachel Homan at the Curling World Cup Grand Final this May in Beijing. Jones and third Kaitlyn Lawes will be joined by two substitute players at...
Mar 13, 2019
HumboldtStrong Community Foundation raises $4.2M for Broncos families, community
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - A community foundation created in response to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash last April has raised $4.2 million. The HumboldtStrong Community Foundation took over fundraising respons...
Mar 13, 2019
Raptors coach Nick Nurse says Raptors need to show suspended Ibaka "some love"
TORONTO - Serge Ibaka had yet to address his teammates Wednesday about the fight that cost him three games. But head coach Nick Nurse was asking the Toronto Raptors to stand behind their quick-tempere...
Mar 13, 2019
RCMP found no evidence Jean Chretien lobbied illegally on N.S. visit: premier
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s premier says the RCMP has found no evidence that former prime minister Jean Chretien carried out illegal lobbying during a visit to his Halifax office last year. Stephen ...
Mar 13, 2019