Category Archives: Canadian Press
Iowa governor signs strictest abortion regulation in US
DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday signed a law banning most abortions if a fetal heartbeat can be detected, or at around six weeks of pregnancy, marking the strictest abortion regula...
May 04, 2018
Canada has options to bolster competitiveness without corporate tax cuts
OTTAWA - In its search for ways to blunt threats to Canadian competitiveness, the federal government could avoid the pricey move of cutting corporate taxes by turning to an increasingly discussed opti...
May 04, 2018
No Frills to launch online Hauler-branded clothing shop to celebrate fans
Discount grocer No Frills will launch a new clothing line dubbed “Hauler” in a celebration of savvy, frugal shoppers on Monday. The Loblaw Companies Ltd.-owned grocery brand is the latest ...
May 04, 2018
Raptors unfazed by jokes at their expense as series with Cavs heads to Cleveland
Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey told his players to stay off social media before the NBA post-season even began. If they ignored him, he’s hoping they will use Friday’s onslaught of...
May 04, 2018
Good Day Sunshine: Paul McCartney award at Buckingham Palace
LONDON - Paul McCartney paid tribute to his parents after a ceremony making him a Companion of Honor at Buckingham Palace. The former Beatle was joined by wife Nancy Shevell at the Friday ceremony on ...
May 04, 2018
Tentative trial date set for suspect in attack on Edmonton police officer
EDMONTON - A tentative trial date has been set for a man charged with attempted murder after an Edmonton police officer was attacked. Abdulahi Hasan Sharif faces 12 charges, including a new one of agg...
May 04, 2018
Caitlyn Jenner to deliver diversity lecture
LONDON - Britain’s Channel 4 says that Caitlyn Jenner will deliver its annual diversity lecture at the House of Commons. The 68-year-old reality television star, author and Olympic gold medallis...
May 04, 2018
'It was a circus': Raccoon delays Air Canada flight by nearly seven hours
SASKATOON - A raccoon that scurried into the duct system of an Air Canada jet that was set to leave for Toronto caused a seven-hour flight delay. Ground crews in Saskatoon were connecting an air-condi...
May 04, 2018
Casino Regina pulls comic duo who sparked outrage at Humboldt tribute
Casino Regina has cancelled an appearance by two comedians who drew criticism for comments they made at a Humboldt Broncos tribute event that some described as racist and inappropriate. The casino say...
May 04, 2018
Ex-US Rep. Patrick Kennedy, wife, Amy, expecting 5th child
WOONSOCKET, R.I. - Former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy and his wife are expecting a fifth child. The Kennedy family appeared Friday to promote the Democrat’s signature issue, better ...
May 04, 2018