Category Archives: Canadian Press
Feds strike deal with Quebec's Chantier Davie for three new icebreakers
OTTAWA - The federal government has reached a deal with a Quebec firm for three new icebreakers for the coast guard. Public Services and Procurement Canada has issued an advanced contract award notice...
Jun 22, 2018
Xhaka and Shaqiri score for Swiss, make Albanian symbol
KALININGRAD, Russia - Albania’s national flag was at the centre of Switzerland’s 2-1 victory over Serbia on Friday at the World Cup. Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri celebrated their goals...
Jun 22, 2018
Jailed filmmaker in Russia loses 44 pounds on hunger strike
MOSCOW - A lawyer for a Ukrainian filmmaker who has been on hunger strike for more than a month in a Russian prison says his client has lost about 20 kilograms (44 pounds) and is severely weak. Oleg S...
Jun 22, 2018
Broncos season opener to be shown live on TSN, CTV Saskatchewan
The Humboldt Broncos’ 2018-19 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season opener will be shown live on TSN and CTV Saskatchewan. TSN and CTV made the announcement in a release Friday. Humboldt will...
Jun 22, 2018
Cannabis dispensaries get real Oct. 17, 2018; municipal leaders can't wait
VICTORIA - On the day Canadians can legally buy and use recreational marijuana, the clock will start ticking for cannabis dispensaries already open across the country, say politicians and pot industry...
Jun 22, 2018
Real police say fake police weren't actually involved in scam of Vancouver woman
Vancouver police say a woman who claimed to have been arrested by fake police officers in a fraud scheme exaggerated her report. Police now say that the woman was never physically approached by people...
Jun 22, 2018
Police forces welcome delay in pot rules implementation as they prep for legal weed
TORONTO - Law enforcement agencies are welcoming a delay in the implementation of the country’s new cannabis rules, saying they’re ramping up officer training, working on public education ...
Jun 22, 2018
Veteran Kanneh to make Toronto Argonauts debut against Calgary Stampeders
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts’ home opener will be a Grey Cup rematch of sorts for veteran defensive back Abdul Kanneh. The former CFL all-star will make his Argos debut Saturday night against...
Jun 22, 2018
B.C. judge promoted to associate chief justice for province's Supreme Court
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Heather J. Holmes, to be associate chief justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. She replaces A.F. Cullen, who elected to become a supernumer...
Jun 22, 2018
Security tight in Ottawa for Canada Day, but officials promise quicker lines
OTTAWA - Officials are promising shorter queue times for Canada Day festivities in the nation’s capital this year, but heavy security measures will once again force revellers to endure enhanced ...
Jun 22, 2018