Category Archives: Canadian Press
MLB gives Russell 40-game ban under domestic violence policy
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell accepted a 40-game suspension Wednesday for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy after a series of allegations made by his ex-wife. C...
Oct 03, 2018
Military looking to provide case workers for victims of sexual misconduct
OTTAWA - The Canadian military is looking to provide case workers to victims of inappropriate sexual behaviour to ensure they have continuous support from the moment they report an incident through to...
Oct 03, 2018
Kavanaugh had the edge over his accuser in TV audience size
NEW YORK - Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has the edge over accuser Christine Blasey Ford in television audience size. The Nielsen company says the audience for Kavanaugh’s testimony duri...
Oct 03, 2018
Review board moves Calgary mass killer to Edmonton, grants him day passes
CALGARY - A man found not criminally responsible for the stabbing deaths of five young people in Calgary is being moved to continue his treatment and start his reintegration into the community. Matthe...
Oct 03, 2018
Police boost security at Capitol amid tension over Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON - The impassioned fight over whether to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court has led to heightened security at the Capitol, with some senators using police escorts to shield them fr...
Oct 03, 2018
Probes of Trump taxes carry potential for millions in fines
NEW YORK - Though President Donald Trump insists he did nothing wrong on his taxes, experts say he could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in civil fines if state and federal authorities ...
Oct 03, 2018
McConnell sets Friday test vote on Kavanaugh nomination
WASHINGTON - The Senate braced for a crucial initial vote Friday on Brett Kavanaugh’s tottering Supreme Court nomination after Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set his polarized chamber on a sche...
Oct 03, 2018
Prosecutors want botched music fest promoter to get prison
NEW YORK - Prosecutors say the promoter of a botched, highly publicized music festival in the Bahamas should serve over 15 years in prison. The government delivered its arguments prior to the sentenci...
Oct 03, 2018
Shanahan says Leafs expect their young stars to take less money to stay together
TORONTO - Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan says the team expects its star players to make financial sacrifices to be part of what’s hoped will be a long championship window in Toronto. And...
Oct 03, 2018
Capitals winger Tom Wilson banned 20 games for preseason hit
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was banned 20 games by the NHL on Wednesday for a blindside hit to the head of an opponent during a preseason game, the latest and most severe punishment in what...
Oct 03, 2018