Category Archives: Canadian Press
Bahrain, UAE open up airspace for Qatar Airways
MONTREAL - The world aviation agency says Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to open up some of their airspace to Qatar’s state-owned airline after it was hit with flight restricti...
Aug 08, 2017
RCMP charge 21-year-old male with sex assault, give women tips on keeping safe
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The RCMP are reminding women to “be vigilant and keep safe” after a 21-year-old man in a northern community was arrested and charged with sexual assault. Mounties say th...
Aug 08, 2017
Canadian delegation sent to North Korea to discuss imprisoned pastor
A delegation from the Canadian government is in Pyongyang, North Korea, to discuss the case of imprisoned Canadian pastor Hyeon Soo Lim, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Tuesday. Lim, a pas...
Aug 08, 2017
Leaked U.S. climate change report should be replicated in Canada: Institute
OTTAWA - The Canadian government should look at trying to replicate the research in a new U.S. report leaked this week that bluntly says climate change is real and is already having an impact on weath...
Aug 08, 2017
Indigenous heritage doesn't overrule other factors in adoption: B.C. court
VANCOUVER - Aboriginal heritage must be considered when placing a child with an adoptive family, but it does not overrule all other factors in deciding their best interests, the British Columbia Court...
Aug 08, 2017
Argentina rights groups demand info on missing activist
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Human rights groups demanded information Tuesday about the whereabouts of a missing activist who was last seen when Argentine border police evicted a group of Mapuche Indians...
Aug 08, 2017
Ex-Honeywell worker arrested after meeting with agents
PHOENIX - A former Honeywell International Inc. employee has been charged with computer fraud after he allegedly met with FBI agents pretending to be Mexican cartel members interested in buying access...
Aug 08, 2017
Nissan to pay $97.7 million in proposed Takata settlement
MIAMI - Nissan Motor Co. would pay $97.68 million under a proposed settlement with vehicle owners affected by the Takata air bag recalls. The settlement would pay for a new outreach program to ensure ...
Aug 08, 2017
Corpse bribe: Rio councilman accused in morgue graft scheme
RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian authorities say they have arrested a Rio de Janeiro city councilman for allegedly taking bribes to turn bodies from public morgues over to private funeral parlours without f...
Aug 08, 2017
Disney to launch streaming services for movies, live sports
NEW YORK - With new streaming services in the works, Disney is trying to set itself up for a future that’s so far largely been framed by Netflix: stuff I want to watch, when I want it. The Magic...
Aug 08, 2017