Category Archives: Canadian Press
Ex-Lion gets preliminary approval for medical pot dispensary
LANSING, Mich. - Former Detroit Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson has received preliminary approval of his license application for a medical marijuana dispensary in suburban Detroit. Michigan’s...
Feb 21, 2019
NDP loses two more incumbents as Quebec MPs say they won't run for re-election
OTTAWA - Two Quebec MPs added their names to a growing list of NDP caucus members who will not be seeking re-election later this year. In separate statements Thursday, Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet and Anne...
Feb 21, 2019
Sell regulated heroin to drug users to reduce overdose deaths: B.C. group
VANCOUVER - The BC Centre on Substance Use is proposing a policy to sell legally regulated heroin as part of an urgent response to reduce opioid overdose deaths from a toxic drug supply that is profit...
Feb 21, 2019
Lawyer likens R. Kelly to Beethoven to explain studio move
CHICAGO - R&B singer R. Kelly is moving out of his Chicago recording studio because a judge has stymied his creativity by barring him from working there overnight due to building-code violations, ...
Feb 21, 2019
Omaha on trial in shooting death of 'Cops' crew member
OMAHA, Neb. - Omaha police used justifiable force when firing dozens of bullets at an armed robbery suspect in a fast-food restaurant and had no duty to protect a law enforcement reality television sh...
Feb 21, 2019
Canadian men's rugby team looks to rebound against Chile in ARC play
After losses in Uruguay and Brazil, 21st-ranked Canada looks to get back on track Friday when it hosts No. 29 Chile in the Americas Rugby Championship. A revolving-door roster and unexpected dump of s...
Feb 21, 2019
PCO Clerk fears 'somebody's going to be shot' during coming election campaign
OTTAWA - Canada’s top public servant says he is worried someone will be assassinated during the coming federal election campaign given the disturbing tenor of recent public discussion. Privy Cou...
Feb 21, 2019
Stabbed B.C. cop who tackled knife-wielding man called hero by police chief
DELTA, B.C. - An off-duty British Columbia police officer who was stabbed several times in the stomach while picking up his children outside an elementary school is being called a hero by his police c...
Feb 21, 2019
White House ends California talks on mileage dispute
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Thursday broke off talks on vehicle mileage standards with California, increasing the chances of a court battle that threatens to unsettle the auto industry. T...
Feb 21, 2019
More voters believe Canada doing worse under Trudeau government: poll for CP
OTTAWA - A new online poll conducted by Leger for The Canadian Press suggests the Trudeau Liberals haven’t convinced Canadians the country is doing better under their stewardship. In all 46 per ...
Feb 21, 2019