Category Archives: Canadian Press
Questions raised over Cape Breton cull that has cost Ottawa $7,900 per moose
When a Mi’kmaq hunter shoots a moose in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the meat feeds children, hides are used in clothing, and there’s one fewer ungulate damaging the park’s v...
Nov 19, 2018
NATO deputy calls for alliance unity on 'increasingly aggressive Russia'
HALIFAX - A top NATO official made the case for alliance unity Monday, citing what she said are “complex and challenging security issues” that include an “increasingly aggressive Rus...
Nov 19, 2018
In the news today, Nov. 19
Five stories in the news for Monday, Nov. 19 --- FLAILING NDP A WORRY FOR CONSERVATIVES The federal Conservatives return to the House of Commons today after a tumultuous two weeks that included losing...
Nov 19, 2018
Struggling NDP could be the biggest worry for federal Tories as House returns
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives return to the House of Commons today after a tumultuous two weeks that included losing one of their best-known MPs to a sexual-misconduct scandal. But for leader And...
Nov 19, 2018
Esi Edugyan wins second $100K Giller prize for "Washington Black"
TORONTO - Victoria-based author Esi Edugyan says her second time winning the $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize felt all the more meaningful amid a climate in which truth is “under siege.” D...
Nov 19, 2018
A few honorary Oscars firsts at this year's Governors Awards
LOS ANGELES - Steven Spielberg teased Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall about the beginnings of their relationship, actress Cicely Tyson brought more than a few people to tears while proudly clutchi...
Nov 19, 2018
Taiwan president defends pro-independence film award winner
BEIJING - Taiwan’s president expressed her support for the prestigious Golden Horse film awards after a pro-Taiwan independence director’s speech ignited controversy in mainland China. ...
Nov 18, 2018
Communities flee eruption at Guatemala's Volcano of Fire
GUATEMALA CITY - About 4,000 residents fled Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire Monday as red-hot rock and ash spewed into the sky and cascaded down the slopes toward an area devastated by a deadly erup...
Nov 18, 2018
Sunday's Games
Sunday’s Games CFL Ottawa 46 Hamilton 27 Calgary 22 Winnipeg 14 — NFL Dallas 22 Atlanta 19 Indianapolis 38 Tennessee 10 Detroit 20 Carolina 19 N.Y. Giants 38 Tampa Bay 35 Baltimore 24 Cinc...
Nov 18, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Sunday’s Games CFL Ottawa 46 Hamilton 27 Calgary 22 Winnipeg 14 — NFL Dallas 22 Atlanta 19 Indianapolis 38 Tennessee 10 Detroit 20 Carolina 19 N.Y. Giants 38 Tampa Bay 35 Baltimore 24 Cinc...
Nov 18, 2018