Category Archives: Canadian Press
Jewish group complains about memorabilia being sold at Ontario antiques market
A Toronto-based Jewish organization is raising concerns about the sale of Nazi memorabilia at an Ontario antiques market. The Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies says one of its m...
Aug 10, 2017
Trump suggests Senate GOP leader must deliver or step aside
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump escalated a stunning feud against his top Senate partner Thursday, suggesting Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might have to think about stepping aside if he doesn&#...
Aug 10, 2017
Nirra Fields had 25 points, Canada beats Paraguay 86-64 at FIBA Women's AmeriCup
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Nirra Fields had 25 points and 10 rebounds as Canada defeated Paraguay 86-64 Thursday at the 2017 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup basketball tournament. Canada, the defending cha...
Aug 10, 2017
Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov upsets Rafael Nadal at Rogers Cup
MONTREAL - Even Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov was amazed he had beaten tennis superstar Rafael Nadal. The 18-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont. shocked himself, the crowd that roared with every po...
Aug 10, 2017
Former PM Paul Martin expresses regret about early phases of Khadr case
HALIFAX - Former prime minister Paul Martin said he thinks a federal payout to Omar Khadr could have been avoided had Ottawa handled the situation differently from the start. Speaking after receiving ...
Aug 10, 2017
Trump names ex-McConnell aide to lead energy agency for now
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Thursday named a former aide to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as interim leader of the commission that oversees the U.S. power grid. Trump elevated Neil...
Aug 10, 2017
B.C. considers closing wide swath of backcountry because of wildfire risk
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - A mix of dry conditions and forecast lightning has officials in British Columbia considering closing access to a vast section of its backcountry to mitigate the wildfire risk. Re...
Aug 10, 2017
Subban joins exclusive group of NHL players with 1 million Twitter followers
TORONTO - P.K. Subban is widely regarded as one of the most entertaining players in the NHL, and he has the Twitter followers to prove it. The Nashville Predators defenceman passed one million Twitter...
Aug 10, 2017
Battle to become one of 5 federal 'superclusters' attracts 50 competitors
OTTAWA - The competition to become one of up to five government-designated technology “superclusters” and draw from a federal funding purse of $950 million has attracted more than 50 propo...
Aug 10, 2017
Woman, 42, charged after infant found dead in Innisfil, Ont.
INNISFIL, Ont. - A 42-year-old woman is facing charges after the body of an infant boy was found in Innisfil, Ont. Police say they made the discovery after a doctor’s office received a call Wedn...
Aug 10, 2017