Category Archives: Canadian Press
Canadian lumber producers hammered after negotiations failed to reach deal
MONTREAL - The United States will continue to hammer imported Canadian softwood lumber, but the U.S. Commerce department said Thursday that it will impose smaller penalties than originally announced. ...
Nov 02, 2017
Teenager charged with accidentally shooting, killing friend
Atlanta police say a 16-year-old who accidentally shot and killed his friend has been charged. Authorities told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the unidentified teenager was charged with involun...
Nov 02, 2017
Google parent chair says company owes Canada, worried about U.S.-Canada relations
TORONTO - The head of Google’s parent company contrasted divisive U.S. politics against Canada’s innovation and immigration-friendly policies Thursday, adding his company owes this country...
Nov 02, 2017
West Virginia tourism gets "almost heaven" rights
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Tourism Office says it has obtained rights to use the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” in marketing and will begin this week. Made famous by John De...
Nov 02, 2017
West Virginia tourism gets "almost heaven" rights
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Tourism Office says it has obtained rights to use the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” in marketing and will begin this week. Made famous by John De...
Nov 02, 2017
Ex-Trump campaign official withdraws nomination for ag post
WASHINGTON - A former Trump campaign official linked to the Russia investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller has withdrawn his nomination as the Agriculture Department’s chief scientist. S...
Nov 02, 2017
What are the odds? Woman claims 2 lottery prizes on same day
RALEIGH, N.C. - She knows how to pick a winner. Local media report that Kimberly Morris of Wake Forest scratched off two North Carolina lottery tickets on Monday, winning $1 million on one of the tick...
Nov 02, 2017
Maple Leaf recalls chicken breast strips due to possible bacteria
OTTAWA - Maple Leaf Foods is recalling one of its chicken products due to possible contamination. The firm says the national recall of its chicken breast strips is due to possible toxins produced by S...
Nov 02, 2017
Quebec men accused in sophisticated N.B. lab operation get stay of proceedings
QUEBEC - A Quebec chemist and his sons charged with production of ecstasy and conspiracy to produce the drug have obtained a stay of proceedings after it took too long for their case to get to trial. ...
Nov 02, 2017
Federal report suggests workplace violence rarely dealt with properly
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an “awakening” is sweeping society about the issue of workplace harassment and violence as the dominoes continue to fall from the Harvey Weinste...
Nov 02, 2017