Category Archives: Canadian Press
Brazil's top court rules against da Silva on prison
RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil’s top court voted narrowly in the early hours Thursday to turn down an attempt by former President Luiz Inacio da Silva to stay out of jail while he appeals a corruption ...
Apr 05, 2018
Under the sea: Fighting Greece's plastic trash problem
LEGRENA, Greece - Dressed all in black and preparing his diving gear with loud zips and clicks, George Sarelakos looks like he’s part of a Greek naval operation ready to storm an island or take ...
Apr 05, 2018
Koreas holds preparatory talks to set up Kim-Moon summit
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - The rival Koreas held preparatory talks Thursday for a summit later this month between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in amid a global ...
Apr 05, 2018
Hungary's Orban seeks re-election on anti-migrant platform
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is betting that his relentless campaign against migration will keep his voter base united and motivated for Sunday’s national election. ...
Apr 05, 2018
In Zimbabwe, Mugabe's exit drama is already playing on stage
HARARE, Zimbabwe - Laughter has replaced fear in Zimbabwe as the dramatic events leading to the resignation of former leader Robert Mugabe are already playing out on stage. Crowds last week packed a t...
Apr 05, 2018
Street signs honour First Nation heritage at University of B.C. Vancouver campus
VANCOUVER - New road signs have been unveiled on the University of British Columbia’s Point Grey campus honouring the linguistic heritage of the Musqueam First Nation and its location within unc...
Apr 05, 2018
Masters golf fans hurt when bus overturns on interstate
A charter bus headed to the Masters golf tournament overturned on a Georgia interstate Thursday, injuring 15 people and snarling traffic as scores of fans made the pilgrimage to one of the sport’...
Apr 05, 2018
"Paterno" movie a polarizing story with unanswered questions
“Paterno” aims to tell the polarizing story of a legend’s fall, when the most essential question can never be answered. The HBO movie directed by Barry Levinson debuts Saturday and s...
Apr 05, 2018
Montreal mayor to meet with investors hoping to bring back baseball
MONTREAL - Mayor Valerie Plante will meet with the potential investors who hope to bring major league baseball back to Montreal. Plante said this week she will sit down with businessmen Stephen Bronfm...
Apr 05, 2018
Veteran trainer Casse chasing Kentucky Derby dream with Canadian-bred Flameaway
A win at the 2018 Kentucky Derby would fulfil a decades-long dream for Mark Casse and cement his reputation as one of Canada’s top thoroughbred trainers. Casse is continuing his long-time pursui...
Apr 05, 2018