Category Archives: Canadian Press
What's the meaning of death? Court cases raise questions about legal definition
TORONTO - Two Ontario court cases involving people deemed brain dead are raising questions about whether what constitutes death should be clearly spelled out under Canadian laws. The issue is at the c...
Nov 09, 2017
Mike Tyson sent back to the US after Chile denies entry
SANTIAGO, Chile - Chilean authorities say they’ve denied former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson entry to the country and are sending him back to the U.S. Chile’s equivalent of the FBI said...
Nov 09, 2017
Defiant Hong Kong soccer fans boo China anthem at match
Hong Kong soccer fans loudly booed China’s national anthem at a match Thursday in the Chinese-controlled city, defying Beijing days after Communist leaders tightened penalties for disrespecting ...
Nov 09, 2017
Ottawa should have independent review of taxes: Manitoba finance minister
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Finance Minister Cameron Friesen says that despite walking back some of its controversial tax-reform proposals, the federal government should simply abandon its plan altogether and...
Nov 09, 2017
Big, burly Newfoundland guys in mermaid tails a global hit for a good cause
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - They’re bearded, they’re burly and they’re wearing sparkly mermaid tails. A group of men posing as “merb’ys” to raise cash for a Newfoundla...
Nov 09, 2017
Olympic ethics panel to study allegations against Gilady
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The IOC says it is looking into allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Olympic official Alex Gilady, stemming from his work as a television executive in Israel. G...
Nov 09, 2017
Putin: Russian doping scandals could be US election meddling
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin is suggesting that a recent flurry of Russian sports doping allegations could be an American attempt to interfere in next year’s Russian presidential election. ...
Nov 09, 2017
In no rush on TPP, Trudeau says as feds dismiss reports of a deal in principle
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Canada won’t be pressured into prematurely signing a deal on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday as his Liberal government flat...
Nov 09, 2017
Middaugh moves into first-place tie at Road to the Roar Pre-Trials
SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. - Sherry Middaugh moved into a tie for first place at the Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials on Thursday with a 7-5 victory over Krista McCarville at Credit Union Place. Midd...
Nov 09, 2017
'Disdain and mockery:' Saskatchewan premier criticizes Governor General's speech
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says Gov. Gen. Julie Payette should avoid denigrating faiths that believe in a creator. Payette has faced criticism for a speech last week that some say mocked ...
Nov 09, 2017