Category Archives: Canadian Press

HALIFAX - She was young and dreamed of wearing the RCMP’s signature red uniform, like the Mounties who patrolled her rural Nova Scotia community. But for the woman, now in her 50s and declining ...

HALIFAX - Lawyers in the case of a Nova Scotia retiree who is fighting to regain a personalized licence plate argued Thursday over a report that links derogatory comments made by U.S. President Donald...

OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee wants Jan. 29 - the anniversary of a deadly mosque shooting in Quebec - declared a national day of remembrance and action on religious discrimination, including &...

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says her government is suspending talks with British Columbia on the purchase of electricity from the western province. It’s the first step in Alberta...

OTTAWA - The advent of the #MeToo movement in Canadian politics has cabinet ministers speaking publicly - and young staffers, quietly - about the open secret of predatory, sexualized behaviour in poli...

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed veteran defensive back Anthony Gaitor on Thursday, The five-foot-10, 185-pound Gaitor spent two seasons with the B.C. Lions. He appeared in 23 games, regist...

WASHINGTON - Former first lady Michelle Obama says there was “a lovely frame” in the Tiffany-blue box Melania Trump delivered on inauguration day. But the formal exchange on the day Presid...

Canadian Kevin Martin, a three-time Olympian and four-time Brier champion, will be inducted into the World Curling Hall of Fame, the World Curling Federation announced Thursday. The Edmonton native, w...

WASHINGTON - Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose for the fourth straight week. The rates on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages and five-year adjustable-rate mortgages hit the highest level since 2011. Mortg...

Harry Potter’s power appears to extend beyond the page, as recent Canadian research suggests listening to an audiobook from the popular fiction series can improve focus on long and boring drives...