Category Archives: Canadian Press
B.C. Greens seek 'stable minority' government, avoid triggering another election
VANCOUVER - The Greens want to avoid triggering another election in British Columbia after the final results left them in the historic position of holding the balance of power in a minority government...
May 25, 2017
Roundup of Nova Scotia campaign news
HALIFAX - (NSElxn-Health) Health care continues to dominate debate in the Nova Scotia election campaign. The Progressive Conservatives attacked the incumbent Liberals on Thursday, saying in a statemen...
May 25, 2017
Police investigating after 200 frozen turkey pot pies taken from Ontario church
INGERSOLL, Ont. - Police are trying to find whoever stole 200 frozen pies from a church in an Ontario community. Investigators say the individual portion size turkey pot pies were taken from a church ...
May 25, 2017
Several premiers heading south of the border to counter anti-trade sentiment
WINNIPEG - Several premiers are heading to the United States capital next month to push back against anti-trade sentiment south of the border. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he and several othe...
May 25, 2017
Coach John Mitchell leaving the U.S. Eagles for South Africa's Bulls
U.S. rugby coach John Mitchell is leaving for South Africa’s Bulls after next month’s World Cup qualifying series against Canada. The New Zealander will take over in July as executive of r...
May 25, 2017
Profiles of some people who have used rehabilitation facilities
POWELL RIVER, B.C. - There exists as much stigma about drug users as about the centres that treat their addictions. Here are a few stories of people who sought treatment for substance abuse, both thei...
May 25, 2017
Weak or non-existent El Nino to contribute to above-normal hurricane season
HALIFAX - Warm water temperatures and a weak or non-existent El Nino will contribute to an above-normal hurricane season this year, the Canadian Hurricane Centre said Thursday. Bob Robichaud, a meteor...
May 25, 2017
Overcoming the stigma around addiction and treatment facilities
POWELL RIVER, B.C. - Dan puts his fork down and smiles as he explains to his three lunch companions what it’s like when people learn he has an addiction. “It’s like that scene from &...
May 25, 2017
Jury chosen for Alberta man accused of killing dad, daughter, woman, in 2015
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The jury has been selected in the trial of an Alberta man accused of killing three people. Derek Saretzky is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Terry Blanchette, who...
May 25, 2017
Put risky ice rescue courses on hold, jury at coroner's inquest into firefighter deaths recommends
TORONTO - Risky ice rescue courses that send firefighters and firefighting students into treacherous, fast-moving currents should be put on hold until they can be performed safely, a coroner’s i...
May 25, 2017