Category Archives: Canadian Press
Comedian Howie Mandel says he helped boost Meghan Markle's public profile
MONTREAL - Comedian Howie Mandel wants to take some of the credit for helping to boost Meghan Markle’s public profile in the world. She appeared on his TV game show “Deal or No Deal”...
May 15, 2018
Nation's most restrictive abortion law is challenged in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa - A lawsuit challenging the nation’s most restrictive abortion law was filed Tuesday in Iowa, a state that for years was largely left out of Republican efforts to overturn abort...
May 15, 2018
Jets head to Vegas confident they have what it takes to win in Sin City
WINNIPEG - The Jets won’t be flying to Nevada carrying a heavy load of anger or desperation. After Monday’s 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights tied the Western Conference final best-of-s...
May 15, 2018
Baby bibs, blankets contain toxins Canada banned in other products: report
OTTAWA - Baby bibs, mats and blankets tested by scientists with NAFTA’s environmental arm contain toxic chemicals linked to higher rates of cancer, infertility and suppressed immune systems - su...
May 15, 2018
In-form Shapovalov downs Czech veteran Berdych 1-6, 6-3, 7-6(5) at Italian Open
ROME - Denis Shapovalov continued his impressive run of matches on clay Tuesday with a 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) win over Czech veteran Tomas Berdych in first-round action at the Italian Open. The teenager fr...
May 15, 2018
Waters rising in flood-ravaged southern B.C. as residents brace for 'round two'
GRAND FORKS, B.C. - There is a feeling of “calm apprehension” in the southern British Columbia city of Grand Forks as officials warn of a coming second wave of flood waters, says Brett Swo...
May 15, 2018
CN Rail says operations performing better than expected after tough winter
BOSTON - CN Rail says that its operations are performing better than it expected so far in the second quarter after a rough winter that led to the replacement of its chief executive. Chief financial o...
May 15, 2018
Convicted Halifax murderer William Sandeson wins $700 for lost sneakers, wine
HALIFAX - A former medical student convicted of murder has won a different kind of court victory: He has been awarded nearly $700 after accusing a former roommate of stealing his sneakers and homemade...
May 15, 2018
Serious Phoenix pay issues? Need a fast fix? Call DM Lemay, say public servants
OTTAWA - Federal civil servants suffering “severe” financial difficulties under the government’s Phoenix pay system - and some not so severe - have been turning to the top for help, ...
May 15, 2018
'I heard angels': Henson details how she fell for her fiance
NEW YORK - Taraji P. Henson says it was literally love at first sight when she met her new fiance. A glowing Henson detailed her courtship with Super Bowl winner Kelvin Hayden as she appeared Monday a...
May 15, 2018