Category Archives: Canadian Press
Trudeau sells housing plan in visit to hot real estate market in B.C.
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted efforts by the Liberal government to help first-time homebuyers put more down on their mortgages during a visit to a region of the country Mond...
Mar 25, 2019
Kyle Connor, Steven Stamkos, Philipp Grubauer named three NHL's three stars
NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets winger Kyle Connor, Tampa Bay Lightning centre Steven Stamkos and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer are the NHL’s three stars of the week. Connor had five g...
Mar 25, 2019
Trump signs declaration reversing US policy on Golan Heights
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Monday recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, reversing more than a half-century of U.S. policy in the Middle East....
Mar 25, 2019
Avenatti hit with Nike extortion claims, other charges
LOS ANGELES - A year ago, Michael Avenatti’s star was rising as the combative, media-savvy lawyer representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in her legal battles against President Donald Trump. He...
Mar 25, 2019
Trudeau says he, Wilson-Raybould had cordial conversation last week
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he spoke with former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould last week about a way forward following her allegations of political interference in the prosecut...
Mar 25, 2019
CONCACAF teams to learn Nations League draw on Wednesday in Las Vegas
Canada will learn its next CONCACAF Nations League opponents at Wednesday’s draw in Las Vegas, but it already knows that it will face one of Mexico, the U.S., Costa Rica and Honduras. The Canadi...
Mar 25, 2019
Actor Michael Madsen accused of driving under the influence
MALIBU, Calif. - Police have arrested actor Michael Madsen after they say he was stopped while driving under the influence. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says Madsen was driving a ...
Mar 25, 2019
New Mexico senator, conservationist won't run again in 2020
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico Senator Tom Udall announced Monday he will not seek re-election in 2020, opening a secure Democratic seat to competition and ending a chapter in a Western political dynasty...
Mar 25, 2019
Quebec taxi drivers decry industry overhaul they say will force them into bankruptcy
MONTREAL - Thousands of furious taxi drivers clogged streets and caused major traffic jams in Montreal and Quebec City Monday, claiming the government’s decision to overhaul the industry will dr...
Mar 25, 2019
For Venezuela's 1 per cent, a lavish wedding amid crisis
ACARIGUA, Venezuela - It was the sort of celebration that’s become rare in troubled Venezuela: a lavish destination wedding of two young entrepreneurs at a dude ranch on the country’s vast...
Mar 25, 2019