Category Archives: Canadian Press
Ottawa Redblacks kicker Lewis Ward having dream CFL rookie campaign
Lewis Ward always believed he could succeed in the CFL, but the Ottawa Redblacks rookie kicker admits he’s exceeding even his own lofty expectations. The 26-year-old Kingston, Ont., native has m...
Oct 25, 2018
Juventus president 'very calm' over Ronaldo rape accusation
ROME - Juventus president Andrea Agnelli is standing by Cristiano Ronaldo as the soccer superstar faces an accusation of rape in the United States. Agnelli, the son of former Fiat CEO Umberto Agnelli ...
Oct 25, 2018
'French Spiderman' arrested after scaling London skyscraper
LONDON - French urban climber Alain Robert has been arrested after scaling one of London’s tallest buildings. Robert climbed the 662-foot (202-meter) Heron Tower without ropes or safety gear on ...
Oct 25, 2018
Roger Waters honours murdered Brazil councilwoman
RIO DE JANEIRO - British rock star Roger Waters has paid homage to murdered Brazilian councilwoman Marielle Franco. The Pink Floyd founder told an audience Wednesday night that he respected FrancoR...
Oct 25, 2018
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives to choose new party leader Saturday
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s Opposition Progressive Conservatives are looking for a fresh start this weekend with a leadership convention they hope will propel them into the government benches after ...
Oct 25, 2018
Freeland, Trudeau defend media as Trump tweets about U.S. mail bombs
OTTAWA - Canada’s foreign minister delivered an impassioned defence of a free press Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out again at the media, this time accusing journalists for c...
Oct 25, 2018
Dr. Seuss' childhood home is getting a makeover
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The boyhood home of children’s author and illustrator Dr. Seuss is getting a $500,000 restoration as part of a plan to turn it into an innovation centre for educators, stude...
Oct 25, 2018
Saudi prince's message may not be enough to repair damage
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - A defiant message delivered by Saudi Arabia’s crown prince to investors gathered in Riyadh may not be enough to repair the damage inflicted to his global standing as he fa...
Oct 25, 2018
Clarification: Medicaid-Arkansas story
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - In a story Oct. 15, The Associated Press reported that the Southern Poverty Law Center was one of three groups that sued Arkansas over its Medicaid work requirement. The groupsR...
Oct 25, 2018
Drunk driver who killed 4 people eligible for day parole next month
TORONTO - A man sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in a drunk driving crash north of Toronto that killed three young children and their grandfather will be eligible to apply for day...
Oct 25, 2018