Category Archives: Canadian Press
Slow asylum, fast trains: three ways federal politics mattered this week
OTTAWA - The intrigue in the corridors of Parliament Hill this week was all about where the Liberals would draw their line in the sand with the Senate. The newly empowered senators have been chipping ...
Jun 16, 2017
Captain Michael Bradley celebrates 100th game milestone with Toronto FC
TORONTO - Captain Michael Bradley celebrates his 100th game with Toronto FC on Saturday night, a run that not coincidentally marks the MLS franchise’s turnaround from league doormat to league le...
Jun 16, 2017
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, June 16 --- EXPERTS SAY AMAZON DEAL POSES THREAT TO CDN GROCERS: Experts say Amazon’s blockbuster deal to buy the Whole Foods supermarket chain poses a ...
Jun 16, 2017
Many Cuban exiles embrace Trump policy but want more
MIAMI - Many Cuban exiles in Miami are embracing the changes President Donald Trump announced Friday to his predecessor’s policies of engagement with the communist island - but some want even mo...
Jun 16, 2017
Jays' Sanchez throws off mound in next phase of rehab from finger injury
TORONTO - Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez threw off a mound Friday in the latest step in his recovery from a finger injury. The 24-year-old right-hander, who has spent the last four weeks on the disab...
Jun 16, 2017
Renewed tensions between Cuba and the U.S. won't impact Canada, says Trudeau
OTTAWA - It will be business as usual for Canada and Cuba despite a renewed hardening of relations between the communist island nation and the United States, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday....
Jun 16, 2017
Judge in Cosby sex assault case declares mistrial as jury deadlocks again
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Bill Cosby’s trial on sexual assault charges ended in a mistrial Saturday after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision in a case that nevertheless helped destroy the 79-ye...
Jun 16, 2017
PM says unelected senators have no business rewriting federal budget
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau reminded senators Friday that they’re unelected and have no business rewriting a federal budget passed by the elected House of Commons. The prime minister said he respect...
Jun 16, 2017
OSC bans Garth Drabinsky from becoming director or officer of company
TORONTO - Ontario’s securities watchdog has permanently banned Garth Drabinsky from becoming a director or officer of any company, bringing to a close a 16-year-old case against the former theat...
Jun 16, 2017
Advisory group recommends penalties for heavy oilsands emitters if cap hit
CALGARY - Oilsands producers could face steep fines and suspended projects if industry comes close to hitting a mandated 100-megatonne limit under recommendations proposed by Alberta’s Oil Sands...
Jun 16, 2017