Category Archives: Canadian Press

LAS VEGAS - Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s father has been acquitted in Las Vegas of a misdemeanour battery charge after a trial before a judge. Floyd Mayweather Sr.’s lawyer, Nicholas Woold...

JASPER, Alta. - Dozens of people were flown off a mountain in Jasper National Park by helicopter after they were stranded by a power failure that stopped a tramway. About 160 people, including 10 staf...

MONTREAL - About 75 protesters shouted “shame” to evening diners on Tuesday at a sunny terrasse outside a downtown theatre that was hosting a show directed by a white man, featuring a whit...

CALGARY - The University of Calgary is developing technology that can indicate whether an athlete is concussed from a pinprick of blood. The goal is a cheap, portable device that detects and monitors ...

TORONTO - Two days before the first ball is bowled, the Global T20 Cricket tournament has announced its broadcast partners. In Canada, the competition will be shown on Asian Television Network (ATN) a...

WINNIPEG - Chris Streveler doesn’t need public accolades to boost his confidence. The rookie Blue Bombers quarterback was named one of the CFL’s top performers Tuesday for his role in Winn...

HALIFAX - A police constable in Halifax has been charged with sexual assault after a month-long investigation. Halifax Regional Police confirmed that 35-year old Const. Pierre-Paul Cadieux was arreste...

VANCOUVER - The SPCA is investigating an egg farm and a chicken-catching service in British Columbia following reports of alleged neglect and cruelty. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has r...

WINNIPEG - A Manitoba teenager who took part in a fatal beating that was filmed and shared online has told the victim’s mother she will never be at peace with herself. “I cannot imagine ho...

MONTREAL - Vernon Adams Jr. will get a second shot with the Montreal Alouettes. The quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Als on Tuesday after getting cut by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last week. A...