Category Archives: Canadian Press
New allegations surface against Nova Scotia-based Buddhist leader
HALIFAX - The spiritual leader of one of the largest Buddhist organizations in the western world is facing fresh sexual misconduct allegations as a Halifax law firm prepares to launch an independent i...
Jul 11, 2018
Passengers taking carry-on baggage hampered plane evacuation, TSB says
TORONTO - The Transportation Safety Board says the evacuation of a WestJet plane after a collision with another aircraft at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport was hampered when some passeng...
Jul 11, 2018
Leafs' centre Kadri fine with potential demotion following addition of Tavares
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Nazem Kadri has always seen himself as a No. 1 centre, but he’d have no problem being No. 3 on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ depth chart this season after the addition of John ...
Jul 11, 2018
Redblacks hope for more home success against West-leading Stampeders
OTTAWA - The Calgary Stampeders have not felt all that welcome in the nation’s capital over the past few CFL seasons. The West-leading Stampeders haven’t won a game Ottawa since a 32-7 vic...
Jul 11, 2018
N.W.T. to implement $20 a tonne carbon tax, but plans rebates
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories announced plans Wednesday to implement a carbon tax that follows federal price guidelines. But Finance Minister Robert C. McLeod said rebates built into the pla...
Jul 11, 2018
Quebec liquor store workers turn wine labels around as pressure tactic
MONTREAL - Stalled contract negotiations between the Quebec Liquor Corp. and its employees are making workers go topsy-turvy. Unionized employees at one downtown Montreal outlet obscured the labels We...
Jul 11, 2018
Scotiabank employee charged with child luring, sexual assault: Toronto police
TORONTO - A Scotiabank employee whose online profile identifies him as a technology director has been charged by Toronto police after a teenage girl was allegedly lured through social media and sexual...
Jul 11, 2018
Fisheries Department says more staff on waters to protect Canada's whales
VANCOUVER - New regulations to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises are in effect for all coasts in Canada as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans works to ensure more officers and patrol vessels ...
Jul 11, 2018
Montreal borough tries out 3D crosswalks in bid to improve pedestrian safety
MONTREAL - A Montreal borough is experimenting with 3D-style painted crosswalks in the hopes of getting drivers to slow down, but not everyone is sure the eye-catching street art will do much to impro...
Jul 11, 2018
Toronto FC loans midfielder Ager Aketxe to Spanish club Cadiz CF
Toronto FC has sent midfielder Ager Aketxe on loan to Spanish club Cadiz CF. The Major League Soccer club made the announcement Wednesday. The 24-year-old Aketxe has one assist in 14 combined appearan...
Jul 11, 2018