Category Archives: Canadian Press
Ever wanted to live in 2 nations at once? Here's your chance
BEEBE PLAIN, Vt. - For sale: A 1782 fixer-upper with thick granite walls, 1950s decor, and armed 24-hour security provided by both Canada and the United States of America. The almost 7,000-square-foot...
Jun 10, 2017
Canadian man who says he was first to put pineapple on pizza dies at 83
LONDON, Ont. - The Greek-Canadian man who said he was the first to put pineapple on pizza has died at the age of 83. According to an obituary by his family, Sam Panopoulos had been in hospital in Lond...
Jun 10, 2017
The real-life pilot who inspired a Tony-nominated performance in 'Come From Away'
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Beverley Bass got an unexpected call the morning after “Come From Away” star Jenn Colella was nominated for the best featured actress in a musical Tony Award. The ...
Jun 10, 2017
Buffett charity lunch sold to highest bidder for over $2.6M
OMAHA, Neb. - An anonymous bidder has agreed to pay more than $2.6 million for a private lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett, with the auction proceeds going to a California homeless charity. The wi...
Jun 10, 2017
US opposes UN authorizing 5 countries to fight extremists
The United States is opposing a French-drafted U.N. resolution that would authorize military action by five countries in Africa’s vast Sahel region against extremist groups. France’s U.N. ...
Jun 10, 2017
Many in GOP unshaken by Comey's testimony against Trump
WASHINGTON - The FBI chief he fired called the president a liar, but the response from many Republicans was a collective shrug. The GOP still needs Donald Trump if it has any hope of accomplishing its...
Jun 10, 2017
Trump says US is committed to mutual support of NATO allies
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says the United States is committed to the mutual defence of NATO members, casting aside concerns that his failure to mention the commitment last month weakened the...
Jun 10, 2017
Iran arrests 8 suspected of supporting Tehran attacks
TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian authorities have arrested eight suspects for allegedly supporting the Islamic State-claimed attacks on Iran’s parliament and the shrine of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini that...
Jun 10, 2017
Tiger Woods told officers during arrest he had taken Xanax
JUPITER, Fla. - Tiger Woods told officers during his DUI arrest last month that he had taken Xanax, as well as other prescription medications. Woods’ claim was revealed in an unredacted version ...
Jun 10, 2017
US spy planes help Philippine troops quell siege
ILIGAN, Philippines - American spy planes are helping Filipino troops quell a nearly three-week siege by Muslim militants in a southern city where 13 Philippine marines were killed in the biggest sing...
Jun 10, 2017