Category Archives: Canadian Press
Lac-Megantic tragedy: Crown says bankrupt railway won't have to stand trial
MONTREAL - The bankrupt railway at the centre of the 2013 Lac-Megantic tragedy will not have to stand trial for criminal negligence causing the death of 47 people, Crown officials in Quebec said Tuesd...
Apr 3, 2018
Toronto police withdraw bid to march in Pride parade amid community concerns
Toronto police are withdrawing their application to march in the city’s Pride parade, the force’s chief announced Tuesday after event organizers said the presence of uniformed officers wou...
Apr 3, 2018
Dutch attorney sentenced in Russia probe draws 30 days, fine
WASHINGTON - A Dutch attorney who lied to federal agents investigating former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced Tuesday to 30 days in prison in the first punishment handed down in th...
Apr 3, 2018
Henderson impressed by potential of up-and-coming Canadian golfer Borovilos
Brooke Henderson had just finished up the final round of the first major of the LPGA Tour season when she returned to her hotel room in California to watch the finale of the Drive, Chip, and Putt comp...
Apr 3, 2018
Attorneys: 'Boys Don't Cry' inmate's IQ too low to execute
LINCOLN, Neb. - Attorneys for a Nebraska death row inmate whose case inspired the 1999 movie “Boys Don’t Cry” say he should be ruled ineligible for execution because he has the intel...
Apr 3, 2018
Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip OK after hip surgery
LONDON - The 96-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II is recovering after undergoing a successful hip replacement operation Wednesday, Buckingham Palace said. The palace said Prince Philip is “...
Apr 3, 2018
Carleton's Catherine Traer takes next step on basketball journey at Gold Coast
Catherine Traer comes to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games on a winning note - and with some homework. The fifth-year grad student scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds as the Carleton Ravens capped ...
Apr 3, 2018
Canadian producers fear U.S. will flood market following Chinese tariffs
MONTREAL - Retaliatory Chinese tariffs introduced this week on U.S. produce risk prompting American fruit growers to flood the Canadian market, causing wholesale prices to fall, says a group represent...
Apr 3, 2018
Family, friends of teen who killed himself lobby hockey league to honour boy
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - It has been a painful few months for Saskatchewan hockey dad Neil Lascelle as he tries to deal with the suicide of his 15-year-old son. The North Battleford man lost Ashley i...
Apr 3, 2018
Saudi coalition says Yemeni rebels attack Red Sea oil tanker
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea on Tuesday, causing “minor damage” to the ship, the Saudi-led coalition battling the rebels sa...
Apr 3, 2018