Category Archives: Canadian Press
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, May 24 --- TRUDEAU HEADS TO EUROPE FOR NATO, G7 SUMMITS: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to Brussels for the NATO leaders’ summit, the al...
May 24, 2017
Melting pot Manchester stresses unity after concert attack
MANCHESTER, England - On the Manchester street they call the “Curry Mile,” there are no longer just Indian or Pakistani restaurants. A hungry diner can now choose Halal snacks from Beirut,...
May 24, 2017
Goins' slam 1 of 4 HRs for Blue Jays in 8-4 win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE - Ryan Goins left a strong impression in what might be his last game as the Toronto Blue Jays’ regular shortstop. A grand slam could help Goins continue to get playing time once the in...
May 24, 2017
Endangered salamanders put quarry on hold as residents fight against project
A group of Ontario residents trying to ward off the development of a new quarry in their community say they have found two endangered salamanders that they hope will convince authorities to put an end...
May 24, 2017
Throwing chaos aside, Trump aims for caution on big trip
BRUSSELS - In his first big tour on the world stage, President Donald Trump is choosing caution over his usual brand of chaos. The early morning Twitter rants that so often rattle Washington have disa...
May 24, 2017
Investigators explore bomber's links to larger network
LONDON - British investigators are hunting for potential conspirators linked to the bombing that killed 22 people in a search that is exploring the possibility that the same cell linked to the Paris a...
May 24, 2017
Feds launch contest for $950M 'supercluster' plan aimed at creating jobs, growth
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is opening the competition for its $950-million “supercluster” program that aims to bring together industry and academia as a way to lift the innovation eco...
May 24, 2017
Canada considers giving UN funds for victims of peacekeeping sex abuse
OTTAWA - Canada is in talks with the United Nations about donating money to a special trust fund set up for victims of sexual abuse by peacekeepers, a senior UN official revealed on Wednesday. Atul Kh...
May 24, 2017
Cops: 4 teens stabbed on NYC street in fight among students
NEW YORK - An afterschool fight between two high schoolers on a street near Manhattan’s Theater District escalated to a stabbing Wednesday that left four boys wounded. The suspect, a 16-year-old...
May 24, 2017
David Beckham on US Soccer Hall of Fame ballot
CHICAGO - English midfielder David Beckham, who won a pair of Major League Soccer titles with the LA Galaxy, is among the first-time candidates on the 33-player ballot for the U.S. National Soccer Hal...
May 24, 2017