Category Archives: Canadian Press
Wrongful death lawsuit from ex-NHL player's parents tossed
CHICAGO - A federal judge on Monday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by former NHL player Derek Boogaard’s parents, who blamed the league for their son’s brain damage and addiction...
Jun 05, 2017
CFL confirms that Eskimos will host 2018 Grey Cup at Commonwealth Stadium
EDMONTON - The CFL has confirmed that the Edmonton Eskimos will host the 2018 Grey Cup at Commonwealth Stadium. Edmonton has hosted four Grey Cups. The last time was in 2010 when the Montreal Alouette...
Jun 05, 2017
California Star Wars memorabilia stolen, collector charged
SAN FRANCISCO - A Georgia man is facing felony grand theft charges for stealing more than $200,000 worth of prized Star Wars vintage action figures from a California non-profit museum. Steve Sansweet ...
Jun 05, 2017
Edmonton man accused of assaulting reporter fined for uttering threats
EDMONTON - A man accused of assaulting a reporter during a rally at the Alberta legislature has been fined after pleading guilty to uttering threats. Jason Dion Bews was charged in January with utteri...
Jun 05, 2017
Ontario human rights tribunal mulls hearing Cleveland Indians complaint
TORONTO - Ontario’s human rights tribunal is considering hearing a complaint that seeks to bar the Cleveland Indians from being able to use their team name or wear specific logos at major league...
Jun 05, 2017
Canadian general expects extension of anti-ISIL mission in Iraq and Syria
OTTAWA - The commander of the Canadian Forces mission in Iraq and Syria says he expects the government to extend the operation past its scheduled expiry date at the end of the month. Brig.-Gen. Dan Ma...
Jun 05, 2017
Idaho woman finds 1938 Nazi explosive in parents' shed
MERIDIAN, Idaho - An Idaho woman said she discovered a Nazi explosive as she was helping her parents clean out their shed. Diana Landa identified the artifact by a Nazi insignia and the year 1938 etch...
Jun 05, 2017
Wolfpack look to build bond with fans, grow rugby league in North America
TORONTO - Hobbling on crutches, Wolfpack wing Liam Kay worked his way down the east stand of Lamport Stadium to mingle with fans after Toronto’s weekend win over the Coventry Bears. Kay injured ...
Jun 05, 2017
Trump credits Canada's privatized air-traffic control; wants U.S. to follow suit
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump credited Canada’s air-traffic control system as he proposed Monday to follow suit with a privatization process similar to the one implemented two decades ago ...
Jun 05, 2017
Ottawa fast-tracking would-be immigrants with French skills, siblings in Canada
OTTAWA - The federal Immigration Department is changing its express entry system to give more points to would-be newcomers who have siblings already in Canada and for those with strong French-language...
Jun 05, 2017