Category Archives: Canadian Press
Airbnb launches global platform to help connect hosts to refugees
TORONTO - Airbnb has launched a platform to assist hosts who want to provide free housing to displaced people in need in an effort to help the global refugee crisis. Anyone who lives in the nearly 200...
Jun 07, 2017
Bell Media becomes exclusive NFL rights-holder in Canada
TORONTO - Bell Media has secured exclusive Canadian broadcast rights for the NFL. Under the new multi-year deal, NFL regular-season games will air across Bell channels on Thursday, Sunday and Monday. ...
Jun 07, 2017
Cosby's accuser stands by her story under cross-examination
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - A woman who accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and violating her more than a decade ago stood by her story at his sex-crimes trial Wednesday, withstanding hours of often ponderous cross-...
Jun 07, 2017
Trump promises 'first-class' infrastructure system for US
CINCINNATI - Dogged by allegations in Washington, President Donald Trump travelled to friendlier territory Wednesday and promised to create a “first-class” system of roads, bridges and wat...
Jun 07, 2017
Eyes on Russia probe leaves Washington's to-do list undone
WASHINGTON - You’ve probably heard all about what’s happening in Washington. This is a story about what isn’t. The rapid-fire revelations about the Trump campaign and its Russia conn...
Jun 07, 2017
White House looks for ways to undermine Comey's credibility
WASHINGTON - With fired FBI Director James Comey’s highly anticipated congressional testimony just a day away, the White House and its allies are scrambling for ways to offset potential damage. ...
Jun 07, 2017
Snowbirds aerobatic squadron resumes airshow schedule after hiatus
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Canda’s Snowbirds aerobatic squad is resuming their airshow season after it was put on hold last month to allow their pilots to get more practice. The flying team's normal tra...
Jun 07, 2017
'16 champ Djokovic in 'whole new situation' after Paris loss
PARIS - His French Open title defence nearing an end, Novak Djokovic stumbled and tumbled to his knees on the red clay, his racket flying from his right hand as his opponent’s backhand zipped pa...
Jun 07, 2017
Gay former navy officer loses appeal of court decision in human rights case
HALIFAX - A former navy officer who alleges the military discriminated against him because he is gay has lost an appeal in his case. Paul Ritchie was appealing a Federal Court decision made last year ...
Jun 07, 2017
Trump taps seasoned law enforcement attorney to head FBI
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump surprised Washington on Wednesday with his choice to replace James Comey a day ahead of the ousted FBI director’s blockbuster congressional testimony, tapping...
Jun 07, 2017