Category Archives: Canadian Press
Opposition derides N.S. throne speech as 'empty piece of nothingness'
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s premier drew criticism Thursday for a throne speech without fresh measures to address doctor shortages - and for his comments outside the legislature that public heckling...
Sep 06, 2018
NYC Ballet sued by woman who says nude photos were shared
NEW YORK - A lawsuit against the New York City Ballet charges that the company tolerated a “fraternity-like” atmosphere where male dancers abused women and shared nude photos of female dan...
Sep 06, 2018
Ugandan pop star says he is fighting for 'the oppressed'
KAMPALA, Uganda - Ugandan pop star-turned-lawmaker Bobi Wine said on Thursday he would return to Uganda to continue his struggle on behalf of “the oppressed” after allegedly being tortured...
Sep 06, 2018
Edmonton Eskimos lose key receiver Derel Walker for six to eight weeks
Edmonton Eskimos receiver Derel Walker will be sidelined for six to eight weeks with a knee injury. The CFL team made the announcement Thursday. Walker was hurt when he took a hit from Calgary Stamped...
Sep 06, 2018
Amway founder and Magic owner Richard DeVos dies at age 92
DETROIT - Billionaire Richard DeVos, co-founder of direct-selling giant Amway, owner of the Orlando Magic and father-in-law of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, died Thursday. He was 92. Family spokesm...
Sep 06, 2018
Winnipeg Jets sign Edmonton-born goaltender Eric Comrie
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Eric Comrie to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth US$650,000 in the NHL. The 23-year-old Edmonton native played three games for the Jet...
Sep 06, 2018
Will espresso-loving Italy embrace country's 1st Starbucks?
MILAN - Will the country that gave us espresso embrace the company that gave us grande Frappucinos? Starbucks is about to find out as it opens its first store in Italy on Friday. Residents of Milan, t...
Sep 06, 2018
Judges rule ICC has jurisdiction over Rohingya deportations
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Judges at the International Criminal Court ruled Thursday that the court has jurisdiction to investigate widespread allegations that Myanmar forces have driven hundreds of tho...
Sep 06, 2018
Trump administration moves to detain migrant families longer
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Thursday moved to abandon a longstanding court settlement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept locked up, proposing new regulations that would a...
Sep 06, 2018
US says North Korean charged in Sony hack, WannaCry attack
WASHINGTON - A computer programmer accused of working at the behest of the North Korean government was charged Thursday in connection with several high-profile cyberattacks, including the Sony Picture...
Sep 06, 2018