Category Archives: Canadian Press
Canadian Tire's Helly Hansen deal could be launch pad for global expansion: CEO
Canadian Tire Corp. views its $985-million acquisition of Norwegian outdoor clothing and gear maker Helly Hansen as a “major step forward” to diversify its offerings at home and launch new...
May 10, 2018
NAFTA body calls for investigation into oilsands tailings enforcement
The three countries in the North American Free Trade Agreement are to vote on whether to investigate if Canada is failing to enforce environmental legislation on tailings ponds in Alberta’s oils...
May 10, 2018
Prosecutor: Man's drink scam defrauded Ne-Yo, Brian McKnight
CINCINNATI - A New Jersey man is accused of running a multimillion-dollar scam that bilked singers Ne-Yo and Brian McKnight, who invested in a sports drink company. Kevin Foster, of Montclair, faces 1...
May 10, 2018
Dr. Dre loses trademark claim against 'Dr. Drai'
Dr. Dre has lost his trademark fight against Dr. Drai. Dre, the rap mogul and record producer whose real name is Andre Young, opposed the trademark application of Dr. Draion M. Burch, a Pittsburgh gyn...
May 10, 2018
Spotify cuts R. Kelly music from playlists, cites policy
NEW YORK - Spotify has removed R. Kelly’s music from its playlists, citing its new policy on hate content and hateful conduct. A spokesperson on Thursday says Kelly’s music is no longer av...
May 10, 2018
1 killed, 2 badly wounded in South Africa mosque attack
JOHANNESBURG - Attackers entered a South African mosque after midday prayers, stabbed three people and set the place on fire before fleeing, police said Thursday, as people expressed shock at the kind...
May 10, 2018
Green party says investigation clears May on harassment complaint
OTTAWA - An independent investigation has cleared Green party leader Elizabeth May over allegations of workplace harassment, the party said Thursday. It said the third-party investigator found the acc...
May 10, 2018
Kahlil Carter steps down as Als defensive co-ordinator, Stubler takes over
MONTREAL - Kahlil Carter has stepped down as defensive co-ordinator of the Montreal Alouettes for personal reasons but will remain with the club as a scout. The Canadian Football League team announced...
May 10, 2018
Shapovalov beats Raonic in all-Canadian third-round matchup at Madrid Open
MADRID - Milos Raonic was a huge influence on Denis Shapovalov during the Canadian teenager’s formative years in the sport. On Thursday, the youngster showed his tennis idol that he’s read...
May 10, 2018
Supreme Court agrees to hear case from Bell, NFL on Super Bowl ads
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is going to play referee to help resolve the question of whether Canadians should be able to watch big-budget American commercials during the Super Bowl. The court...
May 10, 2018