Category Archives: Canadian Press
Elliott freed to play by court, senses 'burst of adrenalin'
NEW YORK - Ezekiel Elliott felt a “burst of adrenalin” surge through the Dallas Cowboys locker room after a court freed him to play Sunday rather than begin a six-game suspension. He also ...
Nov 03, 2017
Mayor quotes Jay-Z after not guilty DUI verdict
GREENWOOD, S.C. - A South Carolina mayor quoted rapper Jay-Z on Twitter after he was found not guilty of driving under the influence. “In the words of Jay Z, ‘not guilty, y’all got t...
Nov 03, 2017
Daylight time comes to an end this weekend -- amid renewed scrutiny
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday in most parts of the country, with many Canadians dreading the darkness that will come earlier every night until the solstice on Dec. 21. As usual, most people will...
Nov 03, 2017
Key breach-of-trust charge at gas plants trial fizzles; two others in play
TORONTO - One of three charges laid against two former senior Liberal aides in Ontario’s politically explosive gas plants scandal fizzled Friday when the prosecution asked it be dismissed, while...
Nov 03, 2017
Quebec woman sentenced to 7.5 years for role in Australian cocaine smuggling
A Quebec woman who pleaded guilty to importing a large amount of cocaine into Australia was sentenced Friday to seven-and-a-half years behind bars. Isabelle Lagace gained international notoriety when ...
Nov 03, 2017
US factory orders up 1.4 per cent in September
WASHINGTON - Orders to U.S. factories rose 1.4 per cent in September, the strongest gain in four months. A key category that tracks business investment plans jumped by the largest amount in more than ...
Nov 03, 2017
Official: Town leader tried to bury his defunct auto garage
SHERIDAN, N.Y. - Authorities say a western New York town official has been cited for trying to bury his defunct auto repair garage in a hole. WIVB-TV reports that Louis Delmonte’s business in th...
Nov 03, 2017
Kevin Spacey is dropped from Dutch event over abuse claims
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A Dutch business forum has cancelled a headline appearance by actor Kevin Spacey over allegations of sexual abuse. BusinessBoost Live said in a statement Friday that “it...
Nov 03, 2017
Elderly woman dies retrieving dead cat from New Brunswick roadway
ALDOUANE, N.B. - A 75-year-old woman has died after being struck while retrieving a dead cat from a New Brunswick road. RCMP Cpl. Mario Maillet said she was hit by a car Wednesday evening on Route 134...
Nov 03, 2017
Intl court seeks probe into possible Afghanistan war crimes
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - The chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court said Friday she is seeking an investigation of alleged war crimes committed in the war in Afghanistan, an unprecedent...
Nov 03, 2017