Category Archives: Canadian Press
Former rugby sevens captain Jen Kish to miss Commonwealth Games through injury
GOLD COAST, Australia - Former Canadian captain Jen Kish will miss the debut of women’s rugby sevens at the Commonwealth Games due to injury. Kish, who led Canada to a bronze medal at the Rio Ol...
Apr 2, 2018
Israel suspends UN deal on African asylum seekers
OTTAWA - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suspended an agreement with the United Nations that could have seen Canada become a new home for a number of African asylum seekers being turned ...
Apr 2, 2018
Montreal police ending water search for missing 10-year-old boy
MONTREAL - The father of a 10-year-old boy who went missing three weeks ago said Monday he’s relieved police called off further searches in the frigid waters along Montreal’s north shore. ...
Apr 2, 2018
The spring that hasn't sprung: Prairie cold snap could last through April
Environment Canada’s senior climatologist says he’s surprised how long winter is lasting on the Prairies and warns cold temperatures could persist through the end of April. David Phillips ...
Apr 2, 2018
Small Arctic climate changes make big difference in ecosystem: study
Climate change could be altering northern ecosystems more quickly and profoundly than anyone surmised, suggests a study that focused on a large Arctic lake. “Everything is so intricately connect...
Apr 2, 2018
How will Canada's national public alert system work? An explainer
Canadians seeking updates on public emergencies will soon have to look no further than their mobile phones. Later this week, telecom providers will become part of the National Public Alerting System a...
Apr 2, 2018
Man says Fort McMurray wildfire saved his life by forcing weight loss
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Tony Bussey knew for a long time that his mammoth waistline threatened his health. But it wasn’t until two years ago, when he felt his 567 pounds endangered others during ...
Apr 2, 2018
Quebec anti-poverty group worried about plan that penalizes new welfare seekers
MONTREAL - A Quebec anti-poverty group is worried about a provincial program that imposes financial penalties on welfare seekers who fail to take part. As of April 1, first-time seekers can lose up to...
Apr 2, 2018
Couple who met in supermarket marry amid veggies in aisle 13
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. - Attention all shoppers: wedding in aisle 13. A couple who met at a supermarket have tied the knot there with canned carrots and peas among their wedding guests. The Valley News Di...
Apr 2, 2018
Tale of missing fried rice sheds light on the office politics of a shared fridge
A story about a missing lunch of shrimp fried rice is captivating social media and shedding light on an often overlooked but highly contentious aspect of office politics: fridge etiquette. Interaction...
Apr 2, 2018