Category Archives: Canadian Press
Who knew Jersey and New Jersey were different places?
BOSTON - An American college student who didn’t know the difference between the U.S. state of New Jersey and the British Channel Island of Jersey is clear about the distinction now. Joe Hill, of...
Apr 30, 2018
Tories trounce Liberals, have momentum following first-quarter fundraising race
OTTAWA - If money equals momentum, the federal Conservatives appear to be chugging along with a strong head of steam heading into next year’s federal election. New fundraising numbers show the T...
Apr 30, 2018
Keep potent, boozy drinks out of young hands, substance abuse experts urge
OTTAWA - Substance abuse experts, medical professionals and industry leaders kicked off what they hope will become a national conversation Monday about keeping pre-mixed drinks loaded with alcohol, ca...
Apr 30, 2018
Worker finds body in wall in Calgary mall washroom, foul play not suspected
CALGARY - A man’s body was extracted from inside a wall of a women’s washroom in a busy downtown Calgary mall on Monday, but police said they did not suspect foul play. The discovery was m...
Apr 30, 2018
Ontario to land $4.2 billion under $40 billion national housing plan
OTTAWA - Ontario will receive $4.2 billion more over the next 10 years for affordable housing under the first of several funding agreements the federal Liberals plan to sign by the end of the year. Th...
Apr 30, 2018
Meryl Streep to skip New Jersey Hall of Fame induction
ASBURY PARK, N.J. - Award-winning actress Meryl Streep won’t be there when she’s inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame next week. The Summit native has a last-minute production conflic...
Apr 30, 2018
Auditor's report flags risk assessment risks at Export Development Canada
OTTAWA - The federal auditor general says Export Development Canada has significant problems when it comes to risk management because it hasn’t kept up with evolving industry practices. The warn...
Apr 30, 2018
Porn star Stormy Daniels sues President Trump for defamation
WASHINGTON - The porn actress alleging a sexual encounter with President Donald Trump is escalating her legal fight, suing the president for defamation. Stormy Daniels filed the complaint in federal c...
Apr 30, 2018
Montreal Alouettes open to dealing first overall pick in CFL draft
Kavis Reed is open for business. The Montreal Alouettes general manager has the first pick overall in the 2018 CFL draft, but said Monday he’s open to trading it. “We’ve had some inq...
Apr 30, 2018
Longtime Blue Jays broadcaster Jerry Howarth at peace with retirement decision
TORONTO - Before a recent Blue Jays game, Jerry Howarth strolled onto the turf at Rogers Centre, walked down the side of the diamond and held a long glance out at the field. The venue still feels like...
Apr 30, 2018