Category Archives: Canadian Press
Faith Goldy's lawsuit against Bell Media over campaign ad dismissed
TORONTO - A lawsuit launched by a controversial Toronto mayoral candidate against Bell Media after the broadcaster refused to air her campaign advertisement on a local television station has been dism...
Oct 16, 2018
After mounting complaints, MLSE moves to upgrade BMO Field playing surface
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is moving to improve the much-maligned playing surface at BMO Field. A new grass surface will be laid next month, with improved lighting and irrigation....
Oct 16, 2018
U.S. policies, procedures on pot at the border won't budge with legalization
WASHINGTON - The party stops at the 49th parallel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials warned Tuesday as they issued a pointed reminder that the possession of marijuana will remain illegal un...
Oct 16, 2018
129 guns found in home of S. Carolina police ambush suspect
Authorities say nearly 130 guns were found inside the South Carolina home of a man charged with killing a police officer and wounding six others earlier this month. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott s...
Oct 16, 2018
Lady Gaga getting married? She thanks 'fiance' during speech
LOS ANGELES - Lady Gaga apparently is getting married. The 32-year-old singer and “A Star is Born” actress thanked her “fiance” Christian Carino as she finished speaking Monday...
Oct 16, 2018
Raptors' new star Leonard looking forward to playing first real game in 9 months
TORONTO - When Kawhi Leonard stepped off the court on Jan. 13, his bizarre final season with the San Antonio Spurs was already done after only nine games. It’s been nine months since one of the ...
Oct 16, 2018
Armed Forces soldier acquitted of sexually assaulting subordinate to face new trial
OTTAWA - An Armed Forces soldier acquitted of sexually assaulting a female subordinate has been ordered to stand trial again. Andre Gagnon was charged following an allegation by Stephanie Raymond, who...
Oct 16, 2018
'It's like the gold rush,' some pot shops to stay open despite threat of prosecution
TORONTO - Hours after marijuana becomes legal, Toronto enforcement officers will fan out across the city looking for any illegal pot shops still open - the start of a cat-and-mouse game that is expect...
Oct 16, 2018
Leafs' Andersen unsure if he'll be ready to start Thursday against Pittsburgh
TORONTO - After his No. 1 goalie was a surprise injury scratch for Monday’s 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock said definitively that Frederik Andersen w...
Oct 16, 2018
Canadians prepare to usher in legal pot with parties, protests and puffs
TORONTO - Trevor Pott doesn’t consider himself a seasoned cannabis user, or part of the vocal community that has embarked on the decades-long battle to legalize recreational use. But the Edmonto...
Oct 16, 2018