Category Archives: Canadian Press
Ford becomes Ontario premier Friday, but work on key promises already underway
TORONTO - Though he officially takes up the premier’s mantle on Friday, Doug Ford has already set the wheels in motion for several of his plans for Ontario - and one expert predicts the Progress...
Jun 28, 2018
Predictions of pipeline protest violence derided by organizers from both sides
CALGARY - Pro-pipeline activists who hit the streets in increasing numbers this year to try to drown out anti-pipeline picketers plan to continue to confront their adversaries, even in the face of pre...
Jun 28, 2018
Crown seeks prison time for disgraced ex-Quebec construction mogul Tony Accurso
LAVAL, Que. - One-time Quebec construction mogul Tony Accurso should receive a five-year prison term and be ordered to pay $1.6 million, the Crown prosecutor said Thursday. Accurso’s lawyer, how...
Jun 28, 2018
Despite setbacks and high court's ruling, unions show spark
Their membership has been declining for decades. They’ve been bedeviled by crippling new laws, and by a devastating U.S. Supreme Court decision just this week. From all appearances, it would see...
Jun 28, 2018
Ethiopia, Eritrea leaders to meet 'soon' in surprising thaw
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea will meet “soon” amid a surprising diplomatic thaw between the rival nations, Ethiopia’s top diplomat said Thursday, as an...
Jun 28, 2018
Japan mayor saved by nurse says female sumo ban irrelevant
TOKYO - A Japanese mayor who suffered a stroke at a sumo event and was given first aid by a female nurse who entered the male-only ring has said the sport’s ancient ban on women is outdated. Ryo...
Jun 28, 2018
North and South Korea combining in 3 sports at Asian Games
JAKARTA, Indonesia - The Olympic Council of Asia says North and South Korea will field combined teams in three sports - canoeing, rowing and women’s basketball - at the Asian Games in the latest...
Jun 28, 2018
Canadian Eugenie Bouchard qualifies for main draw at Wimbledon
LONDON - Eugenie Bouchard has qualified for the main draw at Wimbledon. The Canadian upset No. 2 qualifying seed Mariana Duque-Marino of Colombia 6-3, 6-2 in the final round of qualifying on Thursday ...
Jun 28, 2018
Photo shows Kristen Wiig in museum for "Wonder Woman" sequel
LOS ANGELES - Kristen Wiig doesn’t look much like a villain in a photo released for “Wonder Woman 1984.” Director Patty Jenkins on Wednesday tweeted the first look at Wiig as Wonder ...
Jun 28, 2018
Wineries hedge against climate change, move to cool climates
DALLAS, Ore. - When an Oregon valley famed for its wine heats up under the afternoon sun, Pacific Ocean winds rush through a dip in the mountains, cooling the grapes in Jeff Havlin’s vineyards. ...
Jun 28, 2018