Category Archives: Canadian Press
Rev Jesse Jackson discloses Parkinson's disease diagnosis
CHICAGO - The Rev. Jesse Jackson disclosed publicly Friday that he has been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson’s disease and plans to “dedicate” himself to physical ...
Nov 17, 2017
Lawsuit: Couple detained after hibiscus mistaken for pot
SARVER, Pa. - A couple who say they were handcuffed for hours in a police patrol car after their hibiscus plants were confused for marijuana are suing the police and an insurance company. Edward and A...
Nov 17, 2017
Clinton jokes she's resigning from the 'Fox News presidency'
WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton is mocking Fox News for “always talking” about her as if she’d won the presidency. The 2016 Democratic presidential candidate is joking in an interview w...
Nov 17, 2017
Sajjan trumpets Canada's 'increased role' on the geopolitical stage
HALIFAX - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan opened a security conference on Friday by saying Canada is embracing a more muscular approach to international security, touting a new peacekeeping strategy an...
Nov 17, 2017
Halifax cannabis shop owner says charges dropped after three raids
HALIFAX - In a court hearing lasting just over one minute, the Crown withdrew all charges against a Halifax marijuana advocate stemming from a series of police raids at his medical cannabis shop. Chri...
Nov 17, 2017
Toronto police board approves donation of body armour for the force's K9 members
TORONTO - Police dogs in Toronto will be getting armoured vests designed to protect them from sharp weapons. The Toronto Police Services Board voted Thursday to accept an anonymous corporate donation ...
Nov 17, 2017
12 biggest losers in a NAFTA pullout? States that voted Trump, says U.S. Chamber
MEXICO CITY - The dozen American states that would feel the worst impact of NAFTA’s cancellation all happened to vote for Donald Trump, according to projections released Friday by the biggest bu...
Nov 17, 2017
Tragically Hip bandmates, Alex Trebek receive Order of Canada
OTTAWA - The members of the Tragically Hip and “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek were among the Order of Canada recipients to be honoured with medals on Friday. Kingston, Ont., natives Rob Baker...
Nov 17, 2017
Hundreds gather to watch Halifax send off its annual Tree for Boston
HALIFAX - Robert Young and his six-year-old son Jack made a special trip to Halifax City Hall on Friday to bid farewell to a big tree. They were among about 300 people who gathered at the city’s...
Nov 17, 2017
AP Interview: Russia must be more tolerant, candidate says
MOSCOW - A celebrity Russian TV host who intends to run for president in next March’s election said Friday that she hopes to make the nations’ tightly-controlled political system more incl...
Nov 17, 2017