Category Archives: Canadian Press
Rock Hall of Fame to open $15M 'Power of Rock' exhibit
CLEVELAND - Rock ‘n’ roll fans can get a taste of what it’s like to be a star inducted at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame beginning this weekend. The museum is opening a $15 million e...
Jun 28, 2017
Argonauts improved defence looks to contain Lions attack
It was like Marcus Ball never left. After a three-year absence, the veteran linebacker made a triumphant return to Toronto last week. Ball had a team-high six tackles and anchored the unit’s ste...
Jun 28, 2017
Alouettes defensive back Mincy hopes to stop former Auburn teammate Williams
MONTREAL - Cornerback Jonathon Mincy will probably see a lot of Adarius Bowman when the Montreal Alouettes visit Edmonton on Friday, but he won’t complain if he gets a down or two against Eskimo...
Jun 28, 2017
Couillard defends remarks about Muslims and responsibility in wake of Flint attack
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard insists there is nothing shocking about his recent comments about Muslims having a responsibility in the fight against terrorism. Following the arrest of a Muslim Mon...
Jun 28, 2017
Microsoft president pushes Vancouver-Seattle tech corridor despite NAFTA doubt
VANCOUVER - The president of Microsoft is pushing to make a Vancouver-Seattle technology corridor a success, despite the uncertainty around cross-border trade posed by the administration of U.S. Presi...
Jun 28, 2017
NAFTA legal challenges by the numbers
OTTAWA - NAFTA Chapter 11 Challenges By the Numbers: 84: Total number of foreign investor dispute claims filed under NAFTA since 1994 39: Total number of investor disputes against Canada under NAFTA 2...
Jun 28, 2017
NAFTA lawsuits target Canada the most, United States hasn't lost yet
OTTAWA - When it comes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada can safely claim the title of biggest loser in terms of lawsuits. Since the agreement came into force in 1994, Canada has been...
Jun 28, 2017
B.C. man says he used Facebook to express concerns, not to support terrorists
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia man accused of using his Facebook account to express support of “lone wolf” terrorists in the name of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant says he was on...
Jun 28, 2017
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, June 29 --- PM SAYS INDIGENOUS PROTESTERS SHOULD BE RESPECTED: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says indigenous Canadians are planning to spend Canada Day hold...
Jun 28, 2017
UK's weakened government passes first vote since election
LONDON - Britain’s Conservative minority government passed its first test in Parliament since an election wiped out its majority, with lawmakers Wednesday narrowly rejecting an opposition demand...
Jun 28, 2017