Category Archives: Canadian Press
Restricting copyright exceptions detrimental to education, says student group
OTTAWA - Student and library associations are voicing their support for a section of the Copyright Act that allows materials to be used for educational purposes without infringing copyright. The Canad...
Apr 24, 2018
Student from Zambia performs in national poetry contest
PORTLAND, Maine - A Maine high school student who fled his native Zambia says the experience of participating in a national spoken poetry competition was “heaven” even though he didn’...
Apr 24, 2018
'Death Road to Canada' game release on hold due to Toronto van attack
TORONTO - Wednesday’s scheduled console release of the video game “Death Road to Canada” has been delayed due to Monday’s horrific van attack in Toronto. London-based Ukiyo Pub...
Apr 24, 2018
Police officer 'gave himself the space and time' in high-stakes arrest: experts
Experts say the powerful video of Alek Minassian’s arrest reveals a textbook case of an officer defusing danger through a series of life-and-death choices based on training and a calm mind. The ...
Apr 24, 2018
Toronto head coach Babcock wants Leafs to embrace Game 7 scenario with Boston
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season has come down to one game, and head coach Mike Babcock wants his players to embrace the situation. Toronto earned a 3-1 home win over the Boston Bruins ...
Apr 24, 2018
MPAA head says theatres will survive rise of streaming sites
LAS VEGAS - Two film industry leaders told theatre owners Tuesday that are optimistic about the movie and theatrical exhibition business despite concerns about declining attendance and competition fro...
Apr 24, 2018
Italy's 5-Stars would put alliance with Dems to popular vote
ROME - Italy’s populist 5-Star Movement says it’s open to finding agreement with the Democratic Party on forming a government, but that its members would have to vote on any such alliance....
Apr 24, 2018
3 murdered Mexican film students caught in gang turf battle
MEXICO CITY - Three vanished film students whose case had become emblematic of Mexico’s 30,000 missing people were killed after being caught unaware in the midst of a drug gang turf battle, offi...
Apr 24, 2018
Iranian official puts Trump on notice about nuclear deal
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump and Iran’s top diplomat have traded sharp warnings, with Trump threatening “bigger problems” than ever if Tehran restarts its nuclear program. Forei...
Apr 24, 2018
Raptors president urges Toronto not to be afraid in wake of van attack
TORONTO - Raptors coach Dwane Casey was plotting moves against the Washington Wizards in a meeting when assistant coach Rex Kalamian got a message on his phone asking if everyone was OK. They turned o...
Apr 24, 2018