Category Archives: Canadian Press
Boxer Hague's death sparks calls for better protection for fighters in the ring
As an Edmonton elementary school mourned the loss of a beloved teacher on Monday, Tim Hague’s death from injuries suffered during a boxing match sparked calls for stricter licensing requirements...
Jun 19, 2017
Feds stick with July 2018 deadline to legalize pot despite provincial worries
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is sticking with its deadline to legalize recreational marijuana by July 2018, despite provincial fears that there’s not enough time to address the legal, social ...
Jun 19, 2017
Durant, Jackson, Olafioye added in major shakeup of Alouettes by new GM Reed
MONTREAL - After missing the playoffs for a second straight year, the Montreal Alouettes were due for a shakeup. What they got was more like an earthquake. A new general manager, a new quarterback and...
Jun 19, 2017
Widow warned best hope for change to CPP survivor benefits rules is top court
OTTAWA - Samantha MacDougall is staring down a tough road. Late next month, she’s scheduled to appear before the social security tribunal, the final appeals body on benefits decisions, to argue ...
Jun 19, 2017
Canada drops 3-1 decision to Dutch in field hockey's World League Semi-Final
LONDON - Scott Tupper scored the lone goal for Canada’s men’s field hockey team in a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the World League Semi-Final on Monday. The 30-year-old from Vancouver co...
Jun 19, 2017
Veteran Ray impressed with new Argos coach Trestman's attention to detail
TORONTO - Ricky Ray isn’t sure what the Toronto Argonauts’ identity will be in 2017, but he’s certain the team will be prepared for each game it plays under new coach Marc Trestman. ...
Jun 19, 2017
National Defence mum on Russian threat to shoot down planes in Syria
OTTAWA - There are fears Canadian military aircraft operating over Syria could be caught in the middle of a new and potentially explosive dispute between the U.S. and Russia. Moscow warned Monday that...
Jun 19, 2017
Support effort to learn more about impact of cannabis, researchers urge Ottawa
OTTAWA - The federal government needs to make research into the effects of pot a priority as Ottawa works to legalize and regulate marijuana by next July, a coalition of academics said Monday. In an o...
Jun 19, 2017
The Populism Project: A look at the voices that make up the Rebel yell
TORONTO - They roared up in motorcycles and climbed out of Ubers, wearing high heels and flip flops, “Make Canada Great Again” hats, brocade blazers and sweatsuits. They were lawyers and t...
Jun 19, 2017
Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin fears funding cuts for disabled
JERUSALEM - Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin says she is “extremely concerned” about funds being cut from services for the disabled. Matlin, who was the first deaf person to receive an ...
Jun 19, 2017