Category Archives: Canadian Press
Sealers' group calls for increased seal hunt - and even a possible cull
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Hungry East Coast seal populations have surged in recent decades, spurring calls for an increased seal hunt - and even a possible cull - to protect fragile caplin and northern...
Apr 3, 2018
A few quick facts about the next president of the CBC, Catherine Tait
OTTAWA - Some personal and professional details about Catherine Tait, the newly appointed president and chief executive of CBC/Radio-Canada. Age: 60 Education: Attended the University of Toronto for h...
Apr 3, 2018
Relatives of woman, daughter killed in Calgary raise concerns about court delays
CALGARY - The family of a mother and daughter who were killed in Calgary nearly two years ago has raised concerns the case could be jeopardized by court delays. Scott Hamilton, a relative of Sara Bail...
Apr 3, 2018
Report finds Canadians waste a lot of food; calls for action
An international environmental group suggests that reducing Canada’s colossal food waste would be a smart business move and good for the environment. “You can make a really strong business...
Apr 3, 2018
Canadian women's field hockey team looking to turn heads on Gold Coast
GOLD COAST, Australia - The Canadian women’s field hockey team arrives at the Commonwealth Games on a high, looking to do some damage on the Gold Coast. And unlike the Pan American Games, which ...
Apr 3, 2018
'A lot of strength:' IOC says Canada has incredible assets in Olympic bid
CALGARY - The executive director of the International Olympic Committee says cities interested in hosting the 2026 Winter Games have an advantage if they have hosted before. Calgary, which hosted the ...
Apr 3, 2018
Jay Z cried with joy when mom came out to him as lesbian
NEW YORK - Jay Z says he cried with joy when his mother came out to him as lesbian. In the April 6 episode of “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman” on Netflix, Jay Z s...
Apr 3, 2018
Feds relent, offer briefing on India trip by PM's national security adviser
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau’s national security adviser is offering to give an unclassified briefing to MPs on a Commons committee about the prime minister’s trip to India, in addition to a mo...
Apr 3, 2018
Sacramento police chief tries to find balance after shooting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn had his first major encounter with officers as a kid who witnessed a murder in a tough part of California’s capital city. His second: as ...
Apr 3, 2018
Nova Scotia cannabis legislation sets fines, syncs weed and alcohol penalties
HALIFAX - Proposed Nova Scotia legislation would see fines as high as $10,000 for illegal marijuana sales or distribution to a person under 19, while impaired drivers will also face stiff penalties. T...
Apr 3, 2018