Category Archives: Canadian Press
Quebec moves to expand animal welfare laws to cover dozens of species
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is moving to expand the scope of its animal welfare legislation to offer increased protection to species ranging from horses and mink to ostriches and wild turkeys. Th...
Jan 11, 2019
Maduro foe says he's ready to replace the president
CARACAS, Venezuela - The head of Venezuela’s opposition-run congress said Friday that he is prepared to step into the nation’s presidency temporarily to replace Nicolas Maduro, whose inaug...
Jan 11, 2019
Jays veteran Pillar ready to assume leadership role with rebuilding team
HALIFAX - As the longest tenured Toronto Blue Jay, Kevin Pillar realizes his role is about to change significantly this year. With veteran stars like Josh Donaldson, Troy Tulowitzki and J.A. Happ amon...
Jan 11, 2019
Callum Montgomery first of three Canadians to go in top 10 of MLS SuperDraft
It was a bumper day for Canadians in the MLS SuperDraft in Chicago on Friday with three taken in the top 10 and two more in the second round. UNC-Charlotte centre back Callum Montgomery (Lantzville, B...
Jan 11, 2019
Federal watchdog says four-year-old victims rights regime falling short
OTTAWA - The new federal watchdog for victims of crime says rules meant to give victims and their families louder voices in the justice system have fallen short. The previous Conservative government i...
Jan 11, 2019
Regina Rams coach thinks Mexico could provide good talent to CFL
University of Regina Rams head football coach Steve Bryce has some friendly advice for CFL officials attending the league’s evaluation camp of Mexican prospects his weekend: Keep an open mind. M...
Jan 11, 2019
Police and Indigenous blockades going up, work to begin again on B.C. pipeline
SMITHERS, B.C. - The RCMP lifted an exclusion zone Friday that cut off public access to a forest service road in northern British Columbia at the site of a confrontation this week between Mounties and...
Jan 11, 2019
Health Canada upholds decision to keep glyphosate products on the market
OTTAWA - Health Canada scientists say there is no reason to believe the scientific evidence they used to approve the continued use of glyphosate in weed killers was tainted. On Friday they rejected, a...
Jan 11, 2019
Historic music recording studio in Detroit bought by state
DETROIT - A historic Detroit music studio where stars such as Aretha Franklin and Miles Davis recorded has been bought by the state to preserve the building during a freeway project. Michigan’s ...
Jan 11, 2019
Oilers forward Draisaitl voted in to all-star game, Leafs defenceman Rielly out
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl was among the last additions for the upcoming NHL all-star game, while Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly was one of a few high-profile play...
Jan 11, 2019