Category Archives: Canadian Press
With focus on Mexico, apprehensions grow at the U.S. - Canada border
DERBY LINE, Vt. - While the Trump administration fortifies the southern border, there’s growing concern over the number of foreigners entering the country illegally across the porous northern bo...
Jul 24, 2018
Court rejects Quebec's bid to ban citizens' access to private online gaming sites
MONTREAL - Quebec’s attempt to ban its citizens’ access to online gaming websites unauthorized by the state-run gambling corporation is unconstitutional because it infringes upon federal j...
Jul 24, 2018
'I would love a cheque': MacLeod wants $200 million from feds on border issue
OTTAWA - Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s minister responsible for immigration, says the province is asking the federal government for $200 million to cover the cost of asylum seekers from the United Sta...
Jul 24, 2018
Congo confirms end of latest deadly Ebola outbreak
KINSHASA, Congo - Congo’s latest outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus is over, the health ministry announced Tuesday, after a speedy response to limit its spread in remote rural areas and a city o...
Jul 24, 2018
Canada draws the Netherlands for next Fed Cup tie
MONTREAL - Canada will travel to the Netherlands for a Fed Cup World Group II first-round tie in February. The winner of the tie, Feb. 9-10, will qualify for the World Group playoffs in April. The win...
Jul 24, 2018
Saudi Arabian woman faces 2 years prison for hugging singer
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - A young Saudi Arabian woman has been charged in the western city of Taif with breaking the country’s anti-harassment laws for jumping on stage and hugging a popular singer...
Jul 24, 2018
B.C. Lions acquire defensive lineman Shawn Lemon from Toronto Argonauts
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have added depth on their defensive line by acquiring Shawn Lemon from the Toronto Argonauts. A player to be named later goes to Toronto in the deal. The 29-year-old Lemon, ...
Jul 24, 2018
B.C. expands campfire bans amid wildfires and heat warnings
VANCOUVER - More campfire bans are being imposed as the fire danger rating rises along with temperatures in British Columbia. Starting Thursday, campfires will be prohibited in the Kamloops Fire Centr...
Jul 24, 2018
The Beach Boys to appear in town hall with SiriusXM fans
LOS ANGELES - The Beach Boys will answer questions about their celebrated career during a rare live group appearance. SiriusXM on Tuesday announced founding members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine...
Jul 24, 2018
Greek forest fire survivor tells of dramatic flight, rescue
RAFINA, Greece - The fire came suddenly, and the group of friends ran. When they reached the beach and there was nowhere more to run, they swam into the ocean, choking and blinded by the smoke and pul...
Jul 24, 2018