Category Archives: Canadian Press
NewsAlert:Havana airport employee says a passenger jet has crashed on takeoff
Havana airport employee tells AP that airport workers have been alerted that a passenger jet has crashed on takeoff. The Associated Press
May 18, 2018
American bishop brings human rights focus to royal wedding
He’s the son of an American civil rights activist and the descendant of African slaves. He condemned last year’s white supremacist rally in Charlottesville as fascist and he has outspokenl...
May 18, 2018
Defence Department reports new delays in 10 major procurement projects
OTTAWA - The Defence Department is reporting fresh delays in 10 major military procurement projects, even as defence officials cast about for better ways to predict and manage when new equipment will ...
May 18, 2018
Paramount costume exhibit in Ohio satisfies 'new nostalgia'
LANCASTER, Ohio - Museumgoers in Ohio are getting a rare opportunity to view more than 40 costumes linked to some of Paramount Pictures’ most memorable characters, including “Forrest Gump&...
May 18, 2018
From chicken to condoms, marketers cash in on royal wedding
If British marketers are to be believed, nothing is a better royal wedding tribute than a limited-edition bucket of fried chicken chased with a bottle or two of Royal Wedding pale ale. Estimates are t...
May 18, 2018
Toronto asks Ottawa, province for help to deal with influx of refugee claimants
TORONTO - The mayor of Toronto says the city will need to open an emergency reception centre over the next seven days to deal with an influx of refugees claimants. The federal and Ontario governments ...
May 18, 2018
Broadcast networks go for milk-and-cookies comfort this fall
NEW YORK - If provocative, psyche-jangling shows like “The Handmaid’s Tale” are your taste, head directly to streaming or cable. But if you’re feeling the urge for milk-and-coo...
May 18, 2018
Vancouver-born Angela Lee defends MMA crown, brother Christian loses title shot
SINGAPORE - Vancouver-born (Unstoppable) Angela Lee retained her One Championship atomweight title via unanimous decision Friday, but younger brother Christian Lee was denied in his bid for the feathe...
May 18, 2018
Ontario's teen royal wedding guest ready with 'dream dress'
LONDON - Teenage royal wedding guest Faith Dickinson says she’s got her “dream dress” ready for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Peterborough, Ont., resident is amo...
May 18, 2018
Putin: New nuclear weapons to enter duty in next few years
MOSCOW - The Russian military will soon receive new nuclear weapons, which are far ahead of any foreign designs, President Vladimir Putin said Friday. Speaking at a meeting in Sochi, Putin said delive...
May 18, 2018