Category Archives: Canadian Press
Woman, nephew settle lawsuit over Chase the Ace jackpot in Nova Scotia
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. - A Nova Scotia woman and her nephew have settled their painful, public dispute over a $1.2 million Chase the Ace jackpot that made headlines across Canada. Barbara Reddick sued ...
Sep 17, 2018
Canada beats Senegal 75-56 in Women's Basketball World Cup tuneup
ANTIBES, France - Nirra Fields had a game-high 12 points as Canada’s women’s basketball team capped a three-game exhibition series in France with a 75-56 win over Senegal on Monday. Mirand...
Sep 17, 2018
Canadian sevens squad, at odds with Rugby Canada, applies for union certification
Canada’s top rugby sevens players have applied for union certification, turning up their dispute with Rugby Canada another notch. The B.C. Labour Relations Board has scheduled a meeting for Frid...
Sep 17, 2018
Diver who helped with Thai cave rescue sues Elon Musk
A British diver who helped rescue youth soccer players trapped in a cave in Thailand is suing Elon Musk, alleging that the Tesla CEO falsely accused him of being a pedophile. Diver Vernon Unsworth, wh...
Sep 17, 2018
Household cleaners may alter kids' gut flora, contribute to being overweight: study
TORONTO - Commonly used household disinfectants could increase the risk of young children becoming overweight by altering the makeup of their gut bacteria during the first few months of life, a study ...
Sep 17, 2018
Toronto Wolfpack send forward Jack Bussey home in wake of biting charge
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack have dismissed forward Jack Bussey, who was accused of biting in a weekend playoff game against Toulouse. Toulouse centre Bastien Ader got up from a 12th-minute tackle b...
Sep 17, 2018
Ottawa looks at having retired judge help guide renewed pipeline review process
OTTAWA - The federal government is shopping around for a retired federal judge to help guide a renewed consultation with Indigenous communities on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The Federal Co...
Sep 17, 2018
Philpott faces skepticism about needed school from members of Ontario reserve
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott faced disbelief Monday from members of a northern Ontario reserve who came to Ottawa to urge the federal government to build a new, safe school for ...
Sep 17, 2018
'I am really upset:' Video shows Trudeau meeting with Saskatchewan chiefs
SASKATOON - A Saskatchewan chief says a video posted online showing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau telling First Nations leaders he is upset about how time was managed in a recent meeting is unfortunat...
Sep 17, 2018
Filipino-Canadians concerned about family after typhoon hits Philippines
Members of Canada’s Filipino community expressed concern about family and friends in the Philippines after a fierce typhoon hit the country over the weekend, triggering landslides and building c...
Sep 17, 2018