Category Archives: Canadian Press
'A piece of history': Banting painting depicts lab where insulin was discovered
TORONTO - A painting up for auction provides an intimate look at the site of one of the most important medical discoveries of the 20th century - as rendered by one of its discoverers. For most, Freder...
Oct 03, 2018
'Actions of a coward:' Lawyer who lost hand in letter bomb speaks at sentencing
WINNIPEG - A lawyer who was seriously injured when she opened a letter bomb in her office says the man who sent it to her is a coward who has left her with permanent scars and a long recovery. Maria M...
Oct 03, 2018
PM to Quebec: notwithstanding clause should be for 'exceptional circumstances'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Quebec premier-designate Francois Legault to carefully consider the consequences before applying the notwithstanding clause to prevent those in pos...
Oct 03, 2018
Quebec's highest court rules woman wearing hijab was entitled to be heard
MONTREAL - A Montreal woman who was scolded by a judge for wearing a hijab in court had her fundamental rights violated, Quebec’s Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday. The court decided unanimously t...
Oct 03, 2018
Veteran midfielder Diana Matheson looks to help lead Canadian women to World Cup
It’s been more than 15 years since a teenage Diana Matheson made her senior debut for Canada, sent on in the 78th minute by then-coach Even Pellerud in a 1-0 loss to Norway at the 2003 Algarve C...
Oct 03, 2018
US terminates 1955 treaty with Iran after UN court ruling
WASHINGTON - In response to a U.N. court order that the U.S. lift sanctions on Iran, the Trump administration said Wednesday it was terminating a decades-old treaty affirming friendly relations betwee...
Oct 03, 2018
Stampeders look to become first CFL team to clinch home playoff game
They’re the first CFL team to clinch a post-season berth. On Monday, the Calgary Stampeders can become the first squad to cement a home playoff game. Calgary (11-2) can sew up home-field advanta...
Oct 03, 2018
Michigan, company reach oil pipeline deal
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration and Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge have agreed to replace twin 65-year-old crude oil pipes in a channel linking two of the Gre...
Oct 03, 2018
US services firms grew at a record pace in September
WASHINGTON - U.S. services firms expanded at a record pace last month, stepping up production and hiring, in another sign of strength for the American economy. The Institute for Supply Management, a t...
Oct 03, 2018
Jackman, Blunt among those to be honoured at SCAD's film fest
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Hugh Jackman and Emily Blunt are among the stars being awarded at the 21st annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival. The Savannah Morning News reports that Jackman will receive the Savannah ...
Oct 03, 2018