Category Archives: Canadian Press
Some Toronto and B.C. dispensaries remain open on pot legalization day
TORONTO - As tens of thousand of Ontarians purchased cannabis through a government website on Wednesday, some users in Toronto preferred getting their pot from unlicensed dispensaries that remained op...
Oct 17, 2018
Nova Scotia town's sinkhole 'still considered unsafe,' officials say
OXFORD, N.S. - Emergency management officials say the area around a Nova Scotia town’s sinkhole remains unsafe, three months after it first appeared in a local park. The sinkhole first appeared ...
Oct 17, 2018
New accusation of police wrongdoing in Weinstein case
NEW YORK - The sexual assault case against Harvey Weinstein was roiled Wednesday for the second time in a week by what New York City prosecutors said was a police detective’s improper conduct. D...
Oct 17, 2018
Ex-Virginia teacher charged in hack of celebrities, others
RICHMOND, Va. - A former Virginia high school teacher has agreed to plead guilty in a hacking scheme that allowed him to obtain nude photographs and other private information from more than 200 people...
Oct 17, 2018
Chaka Khan named 2019 Rose Parade grand marshal
PASADENA, Calif. - Chaka Khan has been named grand marshal of the 2019 Rose Parade, which will feature the theme, “The Melody of Life.” Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny announce...
Oct 17, 2018
In struggling Baltimore, police union focuses on comedy skit
BALTIMORE - The leadership of Baltimore’s police union isn’t laughing at a “Saturday Night Live” skit. Over the weekend, the NBC comedy show featured a skit where female police...
Oct 17, 2018
Still more to do as Canada shifts to legal cannabis, Liberals say
OTTAWA - Canada’s shift to a legal cannabis regime is just the first of what the government says are several steps to come, from regulating edibles to training more drug cops. The steps include ...
Oct 17, 2018
Startup plans to launch small satellites from Virginia coast
NORFOLK, Va. - A California-based startup has announced big plans to go small as it reaches into space, rocketing satellites the size of loaves of bread into orbit from Virginia. The endeavour reflect...
Oct 17, 2018
NHL Notebook: Senators, Canadiens and Canucks among league's early surprises
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets entered the NHL season as the only perceived “sure things” when it came to Canadian playoff teams. The Calgary Flames, with a new head coach and a...
Oct 17, 2018
Manitoba backbencher who made inappropriate comments not seeking re-election
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba government backbencher who made inappropriate comments to a female staff member says he is going on medical leave and will not seek re-election. Cliff Graydon’s announcemen...
Oct 17, 2018