Category Archives: Canadian Press

Wilson-Raybould tells constituents she's sticking with Liberals for 2019 vote
OTTAWA - Jody Wilson-Raybould, the former cabinet minister who accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of trying to influence her decision in a criminal case against engineering firm SNC-Lavalin, has co...
Mar 15, 2019

Quebec City mosque shooter 'very affected' by New Zealand massacre: lawyers
QUEBEC - The gunman who murdered six worshippers in a Quebec City mosque in 2017 is troubled his name is being associated with the mass killings at two New Zealand mosques that claimed at least 49 liv...
Mar 15, 2019

Blair mulling ways to close loophole in Safe Third Country Agreement
OTTAWA - Border Security Minister Bill Blair says he is talking to lawmakers in the United States about closing a loophole in Canada’s border agreement with the U.S. - one seen as giving asylum-...
Mar 15, 2019
Former Yukon politician, businessman Ken McKinnon eulogized as 'warm ambassador'
WHITEHORSE - Long-time Yukon businessman and politician Ken McKinnon, who included assistance in First Nations land claims and involvement in the creation of Kluane National Park among his achievement...
Mar 15, 2019

QuickQuotes: Canadian reactions to New Zealand mosque attacks
Canadians were quick to speak out against the attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand that left at least 49 people dead. Here is a selection of quotes: --- “Canada condemns this attac...
Mar 15, 2019

En Garde: Impact coach says team is ready to counter Orlando's offensive threats
MONTREAL - Impact coach Remi Garde insists Montreal can contain Orlando City’s many offensive threats, including newly added Portuguese star Nani. Montreal (1-1-0) visits Orlando (0-0-2) on Satu...
Mar 15, 2019

Liberals urged to follow U.S. jurisdictions to expunge cannabis records
OTTAWA - The Liberal government should follow the lead of American jurisdictions that have moved to erase criminal records for simple cannabis possession, says NDP justice critic Murray Rankin. In lat...
Mar 15, 2019

Team Jacobs and longtime third Ryan Fry to part ways at end of curling season
Ryan Fry’s arrival on Team Brad Jacobs seven years ago helped push the rink to curling’s greatest heights. His departure will come at the end of a season that included significant challeng...
Mar 15, 2019

Supreme Court rules 'belief' requirement in child-luring law is unconstitutional
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says a provision of the country’s law forbidding the luring of children via the internet is unconstitutional and is ordering a new trial for a Toronto-area m...
Mar 15, 2019
Man United gets Barcelona in Champions League quarterfinals
NYON, Switzerland - A new generation of Manchester United players will have to get through Barcelona to win the Champions League. And Lionel Messi will still be there. United was drawn Friday to face ...
Mar 15, 2019