Category Archives: Canadian Press
People should have minimal knowledge of French to be able to stay in Quebec: poll
MONTREAL - A survey conducted for two nationalist groups in Quebec suggests about three-quarters of Quebecers believe people should have a minimum knowledge of French to be allowed to stay in the prov...
Apr 23, 2018
Knevel sad to be leaving Nebraska but excited about potential pro career
It’s a bittersweet time for David Knevel. This week, the towering six-foot-nine, 315-pound offensive lineman will leave Lincoln, Neb., his home away from home the last five years. But the 23-yea...
Apr 23, 2018
CN Rail reports lower first quarter profit as winter weather bites into bottom line
Canadian National Railway Co. is cutting its 2018 financial outlook as it reports lower first-quarter income and revenue due to severe winter weather and lower network “resiliency.” The co...
Apr 23, 2018
Jury: Atlanta attorney who shot wife guilty of murder
ATLANTA - After telling the judge Monday morning that they were stuck and couldn’t reach a verdict, jurors deliberated a few more hours before deciding that a well-connected Atlanta attorney int...
Apr 23, 2018
Two Humboldt Broncos players out of critical condition after deadly crash
SASKATOON - Two Humboldt Broncos players are no longer listed in critical condition in a Saskatoon hospital following a crash that killed 16 people. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says the patients...
Apr 23, 2018
Best-selling author Afua Cooper appointed Halifax's new poet laureate
Halifax’s new poet laureate says everybody has a tale to tell, and for the next two years the accomplished scholar, author and social justice advocate says she’ll work to uncover residents...
Apr 23, 2018
Stampeders lineman Lavertu retires from CFL after losing 2017 season to injury
CALGARY - Offensive lineman Pierre Lavertu has announced his retirement from the CFL after four seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Lavertu was a West Division all-star in 2015, but injuries limited ...
Apr 23, 2018
Saskatchewan introduces law to allow control of oil, gas exports
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that would allow the province to control its oil and gas exports, similar to a bill recently tabled in Alberta. Once passed, the law wou...
Apr 23, 2018
Stephen Curry signs broad production deal with Sony Pictures
LAS VEGAS - NBA star Stephen Curry is heading to Hollywood in a big way. Sony Pictures Entertainment announced Monday that it has struck a deal with the Golden State Warriors All-Star guard to produce...
Apr 23, 2018
MP Francis Drouin still in Liberal caucus as Halifax incident is investigated
OTTAWA - A Liberal member of Parliament facing what he calls an allegation following an incident in Halifax on the weekend remains a member of the government caucus, but so far no one is saying much a...
Apr 23, 2018