Category Archives: Canadian Press
Trudeau dismisses China report anonymously accusing Kovrig, Spavor of espionage
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed reports in China that two imprisoned Canadians tried to steal state secrets from the People’s Republic. Trudeau said Monday it is unfortunate...
Mar 04, 2019
Defensive back Robinson, receiver Graham return to Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - Defensive back Jermaine Robinson and receiver T.J. Graham are both returning to the Montreal Alouettes. The Americans signed two-year deals with the club Monday. The six-foot-three, 205-pou...
Mar 04, 2019
PM strikes more conciliatory tone after second minister resigns over SNC-Lavalin
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped his insistence that his government has done nothing wrong in the SNC-Lavalin affair after a second cabinet minister in less than a month resigned Monday....
Mar 04, 2019
Canada's Andreescu jumps 11 spots in WTA Tour rankings to career-high No. 60
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu rose 11 spots to a career-high No. 60 in the WTA Tour rankings on Monday after reaching the semifinals at the Mexico Open last week. Andreescu...
Mar 04, 2019
Ryan Adams' tour cancelled after misconduct allegations
NEW YORK - Singer Ryan Adams’ upcoming tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland is cancelled following reports of psychological abuse and sexual misconduct. The cancellation comes after The New Yo...
Mar 04, 2019
Spanish midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo set to join Toronto FC in mid-March
Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis put in the miles to secure Alejandro Pozuelo, travelling three times to Belgium where the Spanish attacking midfielder captains Belgian league-leader KRC Genk. Team president ...
Mar 04, 2019
Two men arrested after drone spotted flying near east-end Montreal jail
MONTREAL - Two men were arrested on suspicion of flying a drone near an east-end Montreal jail early Monday, highlighting a problem of growing concern to Canadian correctional authorities as they work...
Mar 04, 2019
Putin suspends Russia's obligations under 1987 nuclear pact
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin suspended Russia’s participation in a nuclear arms treaty the Trump administration already decided to leave, alleging Monday that Washington and not Moscow was ...
Mar 04, 2019
Work week starts with a shake; small earthquake rattles central Alberta
SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. - Natural Resources Canada says there has been a 4.6 magnitude earthquake in central Alberta. The federal department’s website says the quake occurred around 5:55 a.m. local t...
Mar 04, 2019
Judge allows preservation of more records in Spacey case
NANTUCKET, Mass. - A judge has approved a request by attorneys for Kevin Spacey to preserve more phone records in the sexual assault case against the Oscar-winning actor. The Nantucket District Court ...
Mar 04, 2019