Category Archives: Canadian Press
Be careful: Heading abroad in the legal cannabis era could harsh your buzz
OTTAWA - “No cannabis at border crossings.” The signs posted on the Canadian side of Ontario’s Thousand Islands crossing into the United States couldn’t be more clear. TheyR...
Oct 12, 2018
Funeral held for slain Bulgarian journalist Marinova
SOFIA, Bulgaria - Hundreds of relatives, friends and colleagues of slain Bulgarian journalist Viktoria Marinova said their goodbyes at a funeral Friday in her hometown, just after German police announ...
Oct 12, 2018
In the news today, Oct. 12
Five stories in the news for Friday, Oct. 12 ___ LA FRANCOPHONIE MEMBERS TO CHOOSE NEXT SECRETARY GENERAL Michaelle Jean made a public plea to hold on to her post as secretary general of la Francophon...
Oct 12, 2018
High romance: Cannabis compatibility looks to reshape dating scene, experts say
For Steven Bisson, an ideal date night consists of a quiet night at home, a bag of Doritos and some cannabis to set the mood. Bisson, a 50-year-old medical marijuana user in Toronto, said his partner ...
Oct 12, 2018
Pik Botha, apartheid-era South African minister, dies at 86
JOHANNESBURG - Roelof “Pik” Botha, the last foreign minister of South Africa’s apartheid era and a contradictory figure who staunchly defended white minority rule but recognized that...
Oct 12, 2018
At least 34 die in Uganda mudslides triggered by heavy rains
KAMPALA, Uganda - At least 34 people died in mudslides triggered by torrential rains in a mountainous area of eastern Uganda that is prone to such disasters, a Red Cross official said Friday. More vic...
Oct 12, 2018
South Dakota jury clears ex-non-profit CEO in contracts case
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A South Dakota jury cleared a former non-profit executive accused of backdating contracts to try to avoid a potential audit in a case sparked after the organization’s financi...
Oct 11, 2018
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Games NHL Boston 4 Edmonton 1 New Jersey 6 Washington 0 Colorado 6 Buffalo 1 Pittsburgh 4 Vegas 2 N.Y. Rangers 3 San Jose 2 (OT) Columbus 5 Florida 4 Los Angeles 3 Montreal 0 Vancouve...
Oct 11, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Thursday’s Games NHL Boston 4 Edmonton 1 New Jersey 6 Washington 0 Colorado 6 Buffalo 1 Pittsburgh 4 Vegas 2 N.Y. Rangers 3 San Jose 2 (OT) Columbus 5 Florida 4 Los Angeles 3 Montreal 0 Vancouve...
Oct 11, 2018
Sinclair scores 175th goal as Canada tops Costa Rica at CONCACAF Championship
EDINBURG, Texas - Christine Sinclair scored her 175th international goal and Canada beat Costa Rica 3-1 on Thursday to finish the group stage undefeated and advance to the semifinal at the CONCACAF Wo...
Oct 11, 2018