Category Archives: Canadian Press
Texas chemical plant, CEO indicted for 'reckless' release
FORT WORTH, Texas - The North American subsidiary of a French chemical manufacturer and two senior staff members were indicted Friday in connection with last year’s explosion at the Crosby, Texa...
Aug 3, 2018

No spike in asylum seekers using 'anchor relatives' to make refugee claims: data
OTTAWA - There is no statistical evidence to show an increase in irregular border crossers acting as “anchor relatives” to bring other family members into Canada, despite the tactic being ...
Aug 3, 2018

Canada earns top marks for veterinary standards, still room for improvement
OTTAWA - A new report card on animal health says Canada should beef up its quarantine measures and make sure there is no politicking in the food safety system. The World Organization for Animal Health...
Aug 3, 2018

Bogey-free Pornanong leads Women's British Open after 2nd 67
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England - Pornanong Phatlum of Thailand is standing out at the Women’s British Open for more than just her pink golf ball. The 97th-ranked player has yet to drop a shot in two ...
Aug 3, 2018
Montreal museum says Picasso ads back online after running afoul of Facebook
MONTREAL - A museum exhibit ad featuring a painting by world-renowned artist Pablo Picasso was back online Friday after originally being rejected for violating Facebook’s anti-nudity policy, the...
Aug 3, 2018
Man convicted of killing Jordan's father gets new attorney
SANFORD, N.C. - One of the men convicted of killing basketball star Michael Jordan’s father 25 years ago has a new attorney to pursue his claims that he didn’t shoot James Jordan. WRAL-TV ...
Aug 3, 2018

Toronto FC looks forward to testing itself against Atlanta United powerhouse
While 25 points separate league-leading Atlanta United from Toronto FC, the defending MLS champions are looking forward to taking on the Atlanta powerhouse Saturday. It’s a star-studded marquee ...
Aug 3, 2018

Toxic blue-green algae killed three New Brunswick dogs: health officials
FREDERICTON - Three dogs that quickly died after being in or near the Saint John River were killed by toxins found in a type of blue-green algae, New Brunswick health officials confirmed Friday. Witne...
Aug 3, 2018
CIBC refunding 1.4 million credit card customers for years of improper fees
TORONTO - The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is refunding 1.4 million customers for improperly charging credit card fees over 14 years. The country’s fifth-largest bank says some credit card...
Aug 3, 2018

'Young, determined, strong:' Calgary girl injured in Texas crash begins recovery
CALGARY - A girl who was gravely injured in a Texas highway crash last month that killed her brother, father and grandmother has returned home to Calgary, where she faces a long and difficult recovery...
Aug 3, 2018