Category Archives: Canadian Press
Officer convicted of murder in slaying of Laquan McDonald
CHICAGO - A white Chicago officer was convicted of second-degree murder Friday in the 2014 shooting of a black teenager that was captured on shocking dashcam video that showed him crumpling to the gro...
Oct 05, 2018
With rights under threat, Brazil's indigenous run for office
SAO PAULO - The number of indigenous Brazilians running for office has surged this year at a time when many feel their cultures and lands are more threatened than they have been in decades. At least 1...
Oct 05, 2018
NHLPA files appeal of Wilson's 20-game suspension
WASHINGTON - The NHL Players’ Association has filed an appeal on behalf of Tom Wilson after the Capitals forward was suspended 20 games for an illegal check to the head. The NHLPA announced the ...
Oct 05, 2018
Quebec Liberals name longtime member Pierre Arcand interim leader
QUEBEC - The Quebec Liberals took their first step toward rebuilding Friday, choosing veteran Liberal member Pierre Arcand as interim leader. Arcand was chosen by the party’s caucus to lead the ...
Oct 05, 2018
All-party board orders conciliation, harassment training for Darshan Kang
OTTAWA - A one-time Liberal MP from Calgary is being ordered by his peers to go to conciliation and training after a House of Commons investigation found some allegations against Darshan Kang constitu...
Oct 05, 2018
Whitecaps, Impact can team up this weekend to end Toronto FC's playoff hopes
TORONTO - Canada’s three MLS teams are linked Saturday as the chase for post-season places comes down to the crunch. And Vancouver and Montreal can team up to eliminate Toronto FC from post-seas...
Oct 05, 2018
Oregon vineyards face losses amid concerns about smoke taint
SALEM, Ore. - Some Oregon lawmakers and winery owners scrambled Thursday to help a dozen vineyard owners who face the prospect of tons of grapes withering on the vine after a California company abrupt...
Oct 05, 2018
Tesla's autopilot is better than you, statistically
NEW YORK - When it’s machine versus man, it’s more likely you’ll be exchanging insurance information with man, according to data released by the electric-car maker Tesla. In the firs...
Oct 05, 2018
Olympic gymnast Ellie Black honoured with Order of Nova Scotia at just 23
HALIFAX - Olympic gymnast Ellie Black has been named to the Order of Nova Scotia - becoming only the second person under 25 to ever receive the honour. The other young Nova Scotian named to the Order:...
Oct 05, 2018
Correction: Financial Markets story
NEW YORK - In a story Oct. 5 about the financial markets, The Associated Press misidentified Katie Nixon of Northern Trust Wealth Management. She is chief investment officer, not chief investment stra...
Oct 05, 2018