Category Archives: Canadian Press
Kids exposed to pot through second-hand smoke or edibles at risk for adverse effects
TORONTO - As Canada gears up for the legalization of recreational pot on Wednesday, health providers are warning parents and other adults about the potential dangers to children of exposure through se...
Oct 16, 2018
Anna Burns wins Booker Prize with Troubles tale 'Milkman'
LONDON - Anna Burns won the prestigious Man Booker Prize for fiction Tuesday with “Milkman,” a vibrant, violent story about men, women, conflict and power set during Northern Ireland’...
Oct 16, 2018
Attorney: Ex-reality star close to deal in fatal Iowa crash
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa - Attorneys for an Iowa farmer who appeared on ABC’s “The Bachelor” say they are close to reaching a deal with prosecutors that would resolve a criminal charge aga...
Oct 16, 2018
Another election not in New Brunswickers' best interests, viceroy tells leaders
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick’s lieutenant-governor says the premier and other party leaders need to work together to avoid another election. In a brief statement, Tim Richardson, the principal se...
Oct 16, 2018
Northern territories to allow communities to block opening of cannabis stores
Northern communities will be allowed to prevent retail cannabis stores from opening even after the drug becomes legal on Wednesday. Legislation in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Yukon gives to...
Oct 16, 2018
Government says imprisoned Canadian terror suspects must face consequences
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government appears to be in no hurry to help Canadians who voluntarily joined Islamic terrorists and are now imprisoned in Syria. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale showed littl...
Oct 16, 2018
Senators urge Trudeau government to overhaul tax system, cut corporate taxes
OTTAWA - The Senate’s banking committee is urging the Trudeau government to take big steps on taxation that include introducing immediate corporate tax cuts to ease competitiveness concerns and ...
Oct 16, 2018
Faith Goldy's lawsuit against Bell Media over campaign ad dismissed
TORONTO - A lawsuit launched by a controversial Toronto mayoral candidate against Bell Media after the broadcaster refused to air her campaign advertisement on a local television station has been dism...
Oct 16, 2018
Condition Critical: National residences need $83-million facelift
OTTAWA - Canada needs to spend $83 million over the next 10 years just to get its official residences - including 24 Sussex Drive - into half-decent shape. The National Capital Commission says in a ne...
Oct 16, 2018
After mounting complaints, MLSE moves to upgrade BMO Field playing surface
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is moving to improve the much-maligned playing surface at BMO Field. A new grass surface will be laid next month, with improved lighting and irrigation....
Oct 16, 2018