Category Archives: Canadian Press
Fed raises key rate and sees possible acceleration in hikes
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve took note of a resilient U.S. economy Wednesday by raising its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year and signalling that it may step up its pace of rat...
Jun 13, 2018
Teaching assistant sues Wilfrid Laurier over alleged 'inquisition'
TORONTO - A university teaching assistant who gained prominence after being disciplined for showing students a TV clip of a controversial professor discussing gender-neutral pronouns is suing the scho...
Jun 13, 2018
Hope fading for recovery of northern cod: 'This stock isn't growing'
HALIFAX - Hopes have been dashed for a recovery of the once mighty northern cod stock off Newfoundland, a leading conservation group says. Three years after scientists confirmed there were signs of a ...
Jun 13, 2018
Bernier's lack of loyalty, not supply management, behind his job loss: Scheer
OTTAWA - Andrew Scheer is facing a test of his leadership after tossing one-time leadership rival Maxime Bernier from the Conservative shadow cabinet for breaking a promise to stop promoting his contr...
Jun 13, 2018
Sisters give birth on same day in Georgia
COLUMBUS, Ga. - Two sisters. Two new babies around the same time - again. Piedmont Columbus Regional said in a statement that sisters Mara Meighan and Jennifer Solis went into labour on the same day l...
Jun 13, 2018
Exhaust-ing ordeal: Woman gets head stuck in tailpipe
WINSTEAD, Minn. - A young woman endured an exhaust-ing ordeal when she got her head stuck in a truck’s oversized tailpipe at a Minnesota music festival. Firefighters used a power saw to free the...
Jun 13, 2018
New Quebec poll suggests Coalition Avenir Quebec has healthy lead
MONTREAL - The Coalition Avenir Quebec, which is currently third in terms of seats in the national assembly, had a healthy lead over its main political opponents four months before the provincial elec...
Jun 13, 2018
Nova Scotia premier expresses support for supply management in dairy, poultry
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s premier is reiterating his support for Canada’s supply management system in the dairy and poultry sectors, saying the province doesn’t want it bargained away ...
Jun 13, 2018
AP Investigation: Buying local fish? It may not be true
MONTAUK, N.Y. - Caterers in Washington tweeted a photo of maroon sashimi appetizers served to 700 guests attending the governor’s inaugural ball last year. They were told the tuna was from Monta...
Jun 13, 2018
Doug Ford says he stands with Trudeau on trade despite clashing on other issues
TORONTO - Doug Ford says that while he may clash with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on issues like carbon pricing, he will stand side by side with the federal government when it comes to international...
Jun 13, 2018