Category Archives: Canadian Press
Matthews scores twice, including the winner in OT, as Leafs top Canadiens 3-2
TORONTO - John Tavares let out a big sigh of relief during Wednesday’s player introductions. The Toronto Maple Leafs did the same thing after an ugly win. Auston Matthews scored his second goal ...
Oct 03, 2018
Ontario, Saskatchewan premiers to meet in Saskatoon about carbon tax, economy
SASKATOON - Ontario Premier Doug Ford is bringing his anti-carbon tax crusade to Saskatchewan. Ford is to meet with Premier Scott Moe on Thursday to discuss the federal government’s carbon tax p...
Oct 03, 2018
Judge blocks US from ending protections for some immigrants
SAN FRANCISCO - A judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from ending protections that allowed immigrants from four countries to live and work legally in the United States, saying the move...
Oct 03, 2018
Trumpet player puts on 'mini jam session' for stranded drivers west of Calgary
CALGARY - It wasn’t the concert trumpet solo that Jens Lindemann was scheduled to play, but an impromptu performance on the snow-choked Trans-Canada Highway was heartily applauded by an audience...
Oct 03, 2018
California gas tax repeal campaign seeks federal inquiry
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Leaders of a campaign to repeal California’s recent gas tax increase asked the federal government this week to investigate their claims that public resources have been used ...
Oct 03, 2018
Feds ease up on Access to Information proposal criticized by Indigenous groups
OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it’s willing to back down on a proposal - criticized by Indigenous groups - that would force users of the Access to Information Act to be precise about the r...
Oct 03, 2018
Amazon to cut bonuses, stock benefits as it raises wages
NEW YORK - Amazon made a big splash this week with its $15 an hour minimum wage announcement, but lost in the fine print: Existing warehouse workers will no longer receive stock in the company or coll...
Oct 03, 2018
Barnes & Noble reviewing offers to sell company
NEW YORK - The board of Barnes and Noble says it is reviewing the company’s future after several parties expressed interest in buying it. The company said Wednesday that its board appointed a sp...
Oct 03, 2018
Athletics Canada bans Desai Williams for life following investigation
TORONTO - Athletics Canada has banned coach and former Olympic sprinter Desai Williams for life for violating the organization’s sexual harassment policy. The alleged conduct happened in 2010 an...
Oct 03, 2018
Feds beef up bill to prevent foreign interference in Canadian elections
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is beefing up legislation aimed at making it easier for Canadians to vote and harder for foreign entities to interfere in federal elections. It has sponsored a number o...
Oct 03, 2018