Category Archives: Canadian Press
Running afoul of the law: Alberta RCMP pluck stuck ducks from sewer
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - RCMP in northern Alberta stepped in when some ducklings ran afoul of a Fort McMurray sewer over the weekend. Police say they got a call about the stuck ducks early Sunday mornin...
Jun 26, 2017
Ottawa and Quebec announce investments to protect St. Lawrence River
MONTREAL - Ottawa and Quebec announced plans Monday to invest $57.5 million over five years to continue to work together for a healthy St. Lawrence River. The partnership will allow for 38 joint proje...
Jun 26, 2017
Selanne, Kariya headed to the Hall of Fame; joined by Recchi, Andreychuk, three others
It was perhaps fitting that Paul Kariya learned of his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame from Teemu Selanne. Selanne called his former teammate before chairman Lanny McDonald could deliver the ne...
Jun 26, 2017
NDP, Greens vote against their political goals in favour of defeating Liberals
VICTORIA - Two coveted political goals of the NDP and Greens were defeated Monday in the British Columbia legislature as the opposition parties resolved no bills should be considered until a confidenc...
Jun 26, 2017
Ontario to call public inquiry into Elizabeth Wettlaufer nursing home murders
TORONTO - The case of a nurse who murdered eight seniors in long-term care homes in Ontario will be examined in a public inquiry. The Ontario government announced Monday it is moving to appoint a comm...
Jun 26, 2017
Senators sign forward Pyatt to 2-year extension worth $2.2 million
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Tom Pyatt to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth US$2.2 million. The Thunder Bay, Ont., native scored nine goals and added 14 assists in 82 ga...
Jun 26, 2017
Canadian English accent surprisingly uniform coast to coast: Researchers
VANCOUVER - Celebrations across Canada this weekend may look different from one community to the next, but for most of the country it will all sound the same. Derek Denis, a post-doctoral researcher o...
Jun 26, 2017
Some residents fume as Montreal's three supervised injection sites inaugurated
Montreal’s three supervised injection sites were officially inaugurated Monday, but not everyone in one of the areas was thrilled about the new neighbour. Daniel Marangere fumed as Mayor Denis C...
Jun 26, 2017
Oilers sign forward Zack Kassian to three-year contract extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Zack Kassian to a three-year contract extension. Kassian, 26, appeared in 79 games with the Oilers last season, posting 24 points (seven goals, 17 as...
Jun 26, 2017
Jays broadcaster Howarth says he's feeling pretty good after health challenges
TORONTO - The list of Toronto Blue Jays who have spent time on the disabled list over the first three months of the season is one of the longest in recent memory. Even the team’s longtime radio ...
Jun 26, 2017