Category Archives: Canadian Press
Lorne Grabher wins $750 from province amid lengthy battle over licence plate
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has to reimburse a retiree for a court skirmish over a report suggesting a licence plate bearing his family name supports sexual violence against women. Lorne Grab...
Jun 22, 2018
Indigenous prof resigns in protest over lack of Aboriginal faculty, curriculum
HALIFAX - An Indigenous professor at Saint Mary’s University is resigning in protest over what she calls the Halifax university’s failure to “indigenize the academy” and confro...
Jun 22, 2018
Vancouver Canucks ink Finnish forward Markus Granlund to one-year extension
VANCOUVER - Finnish forward Markus Granlund will return to the Vancouver Canucks next season after signing a one-year deal with the club on Friday. The contract is worth US$1.475 million. “Marku...
Jun 22, 2018
Impact hope to claw into their way into MLS playoff picture with win at Orlando
MONTREAL - Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush knows how quickly fortunes can change in Major League Soccer. Dead last in the Eastern Conference standings just three weeks ago, Montreal is now within striking...
Jun 22, 2018
Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglund flies high, shows he has a head for goals
Credit volleyball for Nick Hagglund’s ability to leap high. Or maybe his raw athleticism. But send a high ball his way and the 25-year-old Toronto FC defender knows what to do with his head. Hag...
Jun 22, 2018
Cohen's photo with Tom Arnold fuels Trump tape speculation
LOS ANGELES - President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen retweeted a photo of himself with comedian Tom Arnold, who is working on a TV show to hunt down recordings of the president...
Jun 22, 2018
Canadians warned to look out for invasive giant hogweed that burns, blinds
Canadians are being warned to look out for a dangerous, invasive plant that can cause third-degree burns. The Nature Conservancy of Canada says giant hogweed is one of Canada’s most dangerous pl...
Jun 22, 2018
Whitecaps put unbeaten streak on the line in road game against Union
VANCOUVER - The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer might be here, but Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson is reminding his players to keep their mind on the job, not the beach. The temperatures...
Jun 22, 2018
Musa scores twice to give Nigeria 2-0 win over Iceland
VOLGOGRAD, Russia - Ahmed Musa gave Nigeria its first win at this year’s World Cup, and gave Argentina a gift. Musa scored two second-half goals to help the Nigerians beat Iceland 2-0 Friday and...
Jun 22, 2018
Trudeau fined $100 for not disclosing gift of sunglasses from P.E.I. premier
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was forced to pay a $100 fine for violating conflict of interest rules by not disclosing a gift given to him last year by P.E.I. Premier Wade MacLauchlan. The gi...
Jun 22, 2018