Category Archives: Canadian Press
Two Laurier professors sue former TA who recorded disciplinary meeting
Two Ontario university professors who are being sued for defamation by controversial author and professor Jordan Peterson over comments made during a private meeting allege a former teaching assistant...
Dec 28, 2018
Trudeau says it's worth 'pointing out' similarities between Scheer and Harper
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Andrew Scheer’s Conservative party is in the exact same place it was under Stephen Harper’s leadership and that’s why he and his Liberals ...
Dec 28, 2018
Former New Brunswick premier Brian Gallant steps down early as Liberal leader
MONCTON, N.B. - Former New Brunswick premier Brian Gallant is stepping down as leader of the provincial Liberals earlier than planned, saying the party needs to move on and choose a new leader. Gallan...
Dec 28, 2018
Grande cancels show due to 'unforeseeable health reasons'
NEW YORK - Ariana Grande has cancelled a Las Vegas performance days before New Year’s Eve “due to unforeseeable health reasons.” Grande was originally scheduled to perform at The Che...
Dec 28, 2018
Habs coach Julien says goalie Price is dealing with nagging 'irritation'
SUNRISE, Fla. - Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien said he hopes Carey Price’s nagging injury won’t keep the star goaltender out of action for long. Julien updated Price’s status...
Dec 28, 2018
Bomb strikes tourist bus near Egypt's Giza Pyramids, kills 4
CAIRO - A roadside bomb hit a tourist bus on Friday near the Giza Pyramids, killing three Vietnamese and their Egyptian guide, officials said. The bus was travelling in the Marioutiyah area near the p...
Dec 28, 2018
'I resolve to do better': Playwright Robert Lepage on 2018 race controversy
MONTREAL - Renowned Quebec director Robert Lepage is promising to be more racially sensitive with his work in the new year after two of his plays in 2018 were widely condemned by members of QuebecR...
Dec 28, 2018
Humboldt Broncos coach steps down during first season after tragic bus crash
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - Nathan Oystrick has stepped down as head coach and general manager of the Humboldt Broncos. The 36-year-old Regina native was hired in July, three months after 16 members of the juni...
Dec 28, 2018
Ex-astronaut Thirsk to help define Canada's place in Mars mission
OTTAWA - The Canadian Space Agency says it wants to hire former astronaut Robert Thirsk to help it figure out how to contribute medical expertise to a human mission to Mars. Thirsk is a medical doctor...
Dec 28, 2018
De Grasse changes coaches, training bases in hopes of turning career around
TORONTO - Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse has switched coaches in hopes of turning around a career derailed by injuries. The three-time Olympic medallist is working with Rana Reider in Florida, l...
Dec 28, 2018