Category Archives: Canadian Press
Canadian scientists sign statement slamming 'unsound' speech on gender issues
Canadian scientists and professors are among hundreds that have signed a statement condemning what they call a “fundamentally unsound” presentation by an Italian physicist on gender issues...
Oct 06, 2018
Canada 'A' beaten 35-21 by Uruguay 'A' at World Rugby Americas Pacific Challenge
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - Canada ‘A’ dropped its opening game at the World Rugby Americas Pacific Challenge on Saturday, losing 35-21 to Uruguay ‘A.’ The six-team tournament, which...
Oct 06, 2018
Canadian Medical Association resigns from world body amid plagiarism accusations
REYKJAVIK, Iceland - The Canadian Medical Association says it has resigned from the World Medical Association, accusing the international group’s incoming president of plagiarizing his inaugural...
Oct 06, 2018
Walmart says third-party bathing suit ad 'for fat girls' was a translation error
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Walmart Canada is apologizing for a now-removed advertisement promoting an item with the term “fat women swimsuit” in the title. The third-party ad for a modest, plus-si...
Oct 06, 2018
After United recovers to win, Mourinho lashes out at critics
LONDON - Just when Jose Mourinho needed it most, Manchester United dug deep to pull off a gutsy victory. The under-fire manager still managed to lash out at detractors after the 3-2 victory over Newca...
Oct 06, 2018
Moore-Towers and Marinaro win free, take silver at Filandia Open
ESPOO, Finland - Kirsten Moore-Towers of St. Catharines, Ont., and Michael Marinaro of Sarnia, Ont., won Saturday’s free skate to earn the silver medal in pairs on Saturday at the Filandia Open ...
Oct 06, 2018
N.B. detective who helped solve murder of young girl reconciles with past
FREDERICTON - It took Mike Richard more than two decades to realize how deeply he was affected by his work on a devastating case that rocked the city of Fredericton. The former detective was one of th...
Oct 06, 2018
Group pitches plan for international ski racing on Montreal's Mount Royal
MONTREAL - Downhill skiers could be whizzing down the slopes of Montreal’s beloved Mount Royal in a few years if a Quebec promoter gets its way. Gestev, a sports and entertainment event manageme...
Oct 06, 2018
Mormons to spend less time at church on Sundays, leaders say
SALT LAKE CITY - Mormons will start spending less time at church each Sunday - two hours instead of three - after a change announced Saturday aimed at making worship more manageable for members around...
Oct 06, 2018
Amid rape case, Ronaldo asks for space to celebrate goal
UDINE, Italy - Cristiano Ronaldo asked his Juventus teammates to leave him alone. For all that he’s embroiled in - accused of rape nine years ago - the soccer superstar wanted some space so he c...
Oct 06, 2018