Category Archives: Canadian Press
Inebriatti supporters say wide-ranging Toronto FC sanctions are unfair
TORONTO - Inebriatti, the supporters’ group turfed by Toronto FC for a fiery display at a Canadian Championship game in Ottawa, says punishing the many for actions by a few is unfair. The group ...
Aug 24, 2018

'Underdog' Lisee looks to pull off upset in Quebec provincial election
MONTREAL - Jean-Francois Lisee invokes two sources of inspiration when asked about his chances of winning the Quebec election: late sovereigntist premier Rene Levesque, and a caped, cartoon dog. The P...
Aug 24, 2018
Nebraska official certifies Medicaid expansion ballot item
OMAHA, Neb. - A proposal to expand Medicaid in Nebraska moved closer Friday to getting on the November ballot after the state’s top elections official determined there are enough valid signature...
Aug 24, 2018
Watchdog investigates after boy with autism hurt in care of Calgary police
CALGARY - Alberta’s police watchdog has been called to investigate after a boy with autism suffered a fractured skull while in the care of Calgary officers. The Alberta Serious Incident Response...
Aug 24, 2018
O'Hair has early lead at Northern Trust, Hadwin 1 behind
PARAMUS, N.J. - Sean O’Hair shot a 2-under 69 to take the early 36-hole lead at The Northern Trust and keep alive his hopes of going home to Aronimink for more than just the member-guest. O̵...
Aug 24, 2018

Canadian tennis player Polansky completes 'lucky loser' slam with entry into US Open
NEW YORK - Canadian Peter Polansky has made tennis history by becoming the first player to advance to all four Grand Slams in a calendar year as a lucky loser. Polansky, from Thornhill, Ont., was sele...
Aug 24, 2018

CP Exclusive: Firefighter who went missing on ski trip recounts baffling journey
TORONTO - Danny Filippidis says he just wanted to capture a few memories. His annual ski trip to Lake Placid, N.Y., with colleagues from Toronto Fire Services was drawing to a close when he realized h...
Aug 24, 2018

A B.C. First Nation fights to save their community from a wildfire
FORT FRASER, B.C. - As bright orange flames filled the sky and roared like a freight train, Beverly Ketlo thought it was time to say goodbye to the Nadleh Whut’en band’s beloved cultural c...
Aug 24, 2018

Verizon makes changes as lawmakers decry firefighters' woes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Verizon rolled out changes Friday as state lawmakers said they were outraged to learn the telecommunications company had slowed firefighters’ internet service while they bat...
Aug 24, 2018
Canadians prepare for mock attack on Latvia as real tensions with Russia flare
OTTAWA - Canadian soldiers and their NATO allies in Latvia will help to defend against a simulated invasion of the eastern European nation starting Saturday, even as real tensions flare anew between M...
Aug 24, 2018