Category Archives: Canadian Press
Chinese man accused of spying, helping recruit US engineers
CHICAGO - A Chinese citizen living in Chicago was arrested Tuesday for allegedly spying, including by helping with the recruitment of U.S. engineers, defence contractors and scientists for intelligenc...
Sep 25, 2018
Lions gear up for playoff drive by acquiring running back Sutton from Alouettes
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have augmented their attack for a playoff push by acquiring running back Tyrell Sutton from Montreal. The Lions also acquired the Alouettes’ third-round pick in the 20...
Sep 25, 2018
Ottawa to test for risks of virus transfer from farmed to wild salmon
OTTAWA - A science review to assess the risks associated with the transfer of a virus from farmed Atlantic salmon to wild salmon has been launched by the federal government. Fisheries Minister Jonatha...
Sep 25, 2018
They said it: Less-quoted leaders at UN, in their own words
CAMEROON, Cameroon - Lots of leaders saying lots of things about lots of topics - topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world. That’s what the speechmaking at the U.N. General Ass...
Sep 25, 2018
Bombers coach O'Shea says Bighill ready for Esks, doesn't rule out Harris
WINNIPEG - Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea says he expects linebacker Adam Bighill to play when Winnipeg visits the Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday. Bighill suited up for practice Tuesday, seem...
Sep 25, 2018
Feds working to iron out kinks in public alert system
OTTAWA - Officials behind the country’s system to alert mobile devices about impending natural disasters say there are still several kinks in the system to iron out, even as the alerts are being...
Sep 25, 2018
'Southern Charm' reality star Ravenel charged in sex assault
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Reality television star Thomas Ravenel was arrested Thursday after a former nanny said he fondled her at his South Carolina home featured in his TV show “Southern Charm”...
Sep 25, 2018
Starry Saint Laurent show in Paris sees models walk on water
PARIS - With a powerful front row of stars, Saint Laurent headlined the second day of Paris Fashion Week in an eclectic French twist on American styles that featured models walking on water. Tuesday&#...
Sep 25, 2018
The incriminating statement by Cosby referred to by judge
The judge who sentenced Bill Cosby to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2004 cited the entertainer’s own words as evidence he had committed a crime. Jud...
Sep 25, 2018
Ontario minister 'disappointed' at report of McClintic in healing lodge
TORONTO - Ontario’s correctional services minister said he was “shocked and disappointed” that a woman convicted in the 2009 murder of an eight-year-old girl has reportedly been tran...
Sep 25, 2018