Category Archives: Canadian Press
Critical federal review fuels new calls for immigration detention reforms
OTTAWA - A highly critical federal audit is fuelling calls for fundamental reforms to Canada’s border agency and the way it deals with detainees during investigations and immigration hearings. T...
Jul 23, 2018
R. Kelly sings about troubles in revealing 19-minute song
NEW YORK - R. Kelly sings about his troubles and battles in a new 19-minute song, addressing sexual abuse claims against him that have put a screeching halt on his career. The song, “I Admit,...
Jul 23, 2018
5 of the biggest takeaways from Comic-Con 2018
LOS ANGELES - San Diego Comic-Con 2018 ended Sunday as workers stripped the branding off the buildings, windows, buses, elevators, escalators and every other square inch of open space in the city̵...
Jul 23, 2018
Deal to send 17-year-old Alphonso Davies to Europe not finalized: Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - Rumours continue to swirl about a deal that would send the teenage star of the Vancouver Whitecaps to an elite European soccer club, but teammates say Alphonso Davies isn’t letting s...
Jul 23, 2018
OECD says Canada must review tax policies to remain competitive with the U.S.
CALGARY - The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada must review its tax policies to remain competitive with the United States. In a report, the Paris-based group says U.S....
Jul 23, 2018
Canada launches NAFTA challenge of 'illegal' U.S. tariffs on solar panels
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government has asked for a NAFTA review of a Trump administration tariff on solar panel cells, saying the 30-per-cent charge is illegal and unfair. The Liberal government consider...
Jul 23, 2018
Witnesses describe shooting rampage at Toronto's Greektown
TORONTO - A lively Toronto neighbourhood known for its restaurants and nightlife was the scene of panic and chaos on Sunday night as a gunman fired at unsuspecting bystanders, killing two and injuring...
Jul 23, 2018
Ryan calls Trump threat to pull clearances 'just trolling'
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s threat to revoke the security clearances of top former officials critical of his administration left congressional leaders stunned and confused, with the Ho...
Jul 23, 2018
Security forces scramble as man approaches ceremonial guard on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - A 24-year-old man was taken into custody Monday morning in connection with an incident during the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill. The Defence Department said th...
Jul 23, 2018
Nova Scotia MLA apologizes for blaming health care costs on 'lifestyle choices'
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia MLA is apologizing for a social media post that appeared to blame rising health care costs on the “lifestyle choices” of the province’s residents. Hugh MacKay...
Jul 23, 2018