Category Archives: Canadian Press

Singh promises action on affordable housing after winning in Burnaby South
BURNABY, B.C. - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he will use his new position as a member of Parliament to pressure the Liberal government to take action on the affordable housing crisis in Brit...
Feb 27, 2019

Whitmer will use current incentives to aid Fiat Chrysler
LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that Michigan’s incentives for Fiat Chrysler to add 6,500 jobs in the state will not require legislative approval. She said the state will u...
Feb 27, 2019

Powell says Fed likely to end bond trimming by end of 2019
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Fed is close to announcing a plan to end the reduction of the size of its massive bond portfolio, which looks likely by the ...
Feb 27, 2019
Alaska governor removes French as oil, gas commission chair
JUNEAU, Alaska - Gov. Mike Dunleavy has fired the chair of a state commission tasked with overseeing oil and gas drilling in Alaska, saying Hollis French was neglectful in his duties. French argues hi...
Feb 27, 2019
Ex-Senators winger Stone posts farewell and thank you note to Ottawa fans
Mark Stone may now suit up for the Vegas Golden Knights, but he says his time with the Ottawa Senators will always be special to him. Stone posted a thank you and farewell to Ottawa’s fans on hi...
Feb 27, 2019

Canadian speedskater Bloemen feeling good after coming back downtime, injuries
CALGARY - Canadian speedskater Ted-Jan Bloemen admits he has had trouble finding his stride this season after taking some time away from competition, then dealing with back injuries on his return to t...
Feb 27, 2019

Overhauled Vancouver Whitecaps 'hungry' going into new MLS season
VANCOUVER - Marc Dos Santos has been scouring the globe for talent and crafting a new style of play as he worked to rebuild the Vancouver Whitecaps this off-season. Now, the new head coach’s wor...
Feb 27, 2019
'An inappropriate effort': Quotes from Wilson-Raybould at justice committee
OTTAWA - Quotes from former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould’s appearance before the House of Commons justice committee, Feb. 27, 2019: “For a period of approximately four months, bet...
Feb 27, 2019

Arbitrator orders Fox to pay $179M in "Bones" profit dispute
LOS ANGELES - An arbitrator has ordered 21st Century Fox to pay $179 million in a dispute over profits with the stars of the long-running TV show “Bones,” saying Fox executives engaged in ...
Feb 27, 2019
Morales drives in two as Jays edge Pirates 2-1 for first win in spring training
BRADENTON, Fla. - Kendrys Morales drove in a pair of runs as the Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Wednesday, giving Toronto its first win in spring training. Morales drove in Kevin Pillar wit...
Feb 27, 2019