Category Archives: Canadian Press
Marijuana backers look for Midwest breakthrough in November
LANSING, Mich. - Backers of broad marijuana legalization are looking to break through a geographic barrier in November and get their first foothold in the Midwest after a string of election victories ...
Oct 09, 2018
In boon for farmers, Trump lifts restrictions on ethanol
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is moving to allow year-round sales of gasoline with higher blends of ethanol, a boon for Iowa and other farm states that have pushed for greater sales of the cor...
Oct 09, 2018
'It's my life's work': B.C. Lions coach offers reward for missing items
SURREY, B.C. - A member of the B.C. Lions’ coaching staff is hoping he won’t have to start from scratch after his car was broken into over the weekend. Offensive co-ordinator Jarious Jacks...
Oct 09, 2018
Toronto Overwatch esports franchise starts to fill front office and raise funds
TORONTO - Unveiled last month, Toronto’s Overwatch League esports expansion franchise now has a general manager, coach and $21.5 million in equity financing. OverActive Media Group Inc., the own...
Oct 09, 2018
B.C. Lions Lulay 'feeling good,' expected to return from dislocated shoulder
SURREY, B.C. - Veteran B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay is feeling good after spending a pair of games on the sidelines with a dislocated shoulder. Or at least he’s feeling good enough. ̶...
Oct 09, 2018
Big bonded buddies: Edmonton Humane Society seeks single home for St. Bernards
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Humane Society is looking for a family that can handle a giant adoption challenge and large doses of doggy drool. The society says three adult St. Bernards - who collectively t...
Oct 09, 2018
'The province is broke:' Alberta Opposition leader undecided on Olympic bid
CALGARY - The leader of Alberta’s official Opposition isn’t ready to jump on the 2026 Calgary Winter Olympics band wagon. Jason Kenney, who is hoping to become premier in the provincial el...
Oct 09, 2018
Climate change and emissions in Canada, by the numbers
OTTAWA - Climate change by the numbers: 1 C: Increase in average global ground temperature in 2016, compared to the mid 19th century 0.2 C: Average increase in average global ground temperature each d...
Oct 09, 2018
Chretien says rise of 'unspeakable' Trump marks end of the American empire
OTTAWA - Jean Chretien says Donald Trump is “unspeakable” and his rise to the U.S. presidency heralds the decline of the American empire. Chretien unleashes that unflattering opinion of Tr...
Oct 09, 2018
Former CAMH psychologist defends his work at youth gender identity clinic
TORONTO - The former head of a youth gender identity clinic at Canada’s largest mental health centre is defending the work he performed at the now-shuttered facility, including encouraging patie...
Oct 09, 2018