Category Archives: Canadian Press
Rose McGowan to Harvey Weinstein: There was no consent
NEW YORK - Rose McGowan says it’s time for Harvey Weinstein to drop his story about a “consensual” relationship. “He can fall off the planet,” the activist said during an...
Jan 31, 2018
James Easton named Canadian Premier League vice-president of soccer operations
TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League has named former Canadian international James Easton its vice-president of soccer operations. Easton, 52, played professionally for the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the N...
Jan 31, 2018
Canadian Cyle Larin introduced by Turkish champion Besiktas after transfer deal
ISTANBUL - Turkish champion Besiktas introduced Canadian striker Cyle Larin on Wednesday along with Brazilian forward Vagner Love. Larin had been in the middle of a tug of war between Orlando City SC,...
Jan 31, 2018
Expert tells Winnipeg murder trial cause of Tina Fontaine's death not determined
WINNIPEG - A forensic pathologist has told a Winnipeg murder trial that he could not determine what killed a 15-year-old girl whose body was found in the Red River. Raymond Cormier has pleaded not gui...
Jan 31, 2018
Alberta cruises past Quebec 9-2 to take first place in Pool B at Scotties
PENTICTON, B.C. - Alberta’s Casey Scheidegger cruised to a 9-2 win over Quebec’s Emilia Gagne at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Scheidegger jumped out to a 5-0 lead after three ends th...
Jan 31, 2018
Toronto police searching properties linked to man charged with 5 murders
TORONTO - More murder charges are expected to be laid against a self-employed landscaper already accused in the presumed deaths of five men, as investigators continue to search properties linked to Br...
Jan 31, 2018
Loaded grenade launcher left at Florida Goodwill store
BRADENTON, Fla. - Talk about one heckuva an explosive donation. Authorities say a grenade launcher, loaded with a live grenade, was left with other donated items at a Florida Goodwill store. The Brade...
Jan 31, 2018
African leaders nearly demanded public apology from Trump
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - African leaders this week came close to demanding that President Donald Trump publicly apologize for his vulgar remark about the continent “that defies all forms of diplo...
Jan 31, 2018
Prince William praises benefits of outdoor play for children
STOCKHOLM - Britain’s Prince William has praised Sweden’s embrace of the great outdoors, in particular the physical and mental benefits of outdoor exercise for children. Speaking Wednesday...
Jan 31, 2018
Court upholds $700K libel award for relentless internet smear campaign
TORONTO - Two businessmen who waged a vicious and relentless internet smear campaign against a former associate must pay their victim $700,000 in damages, Ontario’s top court affirmed on Wednesd...
Jan 31, 2018