Category Archives: Canadian Press
Woman who accused Kent Hehr of making sexual remarks says she's receiving threats
A woman who accused former federal cabinet minister Kent Hehr of making inappropriate sexual remarks says she’s been receiving threats. The sport and disabilities minister was ousted from cabine...
Jan 28, 2018
Quadruple still on for City after FA Cup win at Cardiff
LONDON - Even though Pep Guardiola won’t admit it, Manchester City has an increasingly serious chance of completing the quadruple this season. Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling scored as City ...
Jan 28, 2018
Canadian engineers fix faulty Canadarm 2 replacement hand
The Canadian Space Agency says it used a “creative software solution” to fix a replacement part on the Canadarm 2, postponing the need to send astronauts on a spacewalk. The agency says sc...
Jan 28, 2018
Change is needed to encourage women to enter politics, says Trudeau
OTTAWA - Thwarting inappropriate behaviour amongst those who wield power and building on international trade agreements are both essential elements to creating a better country, Prime Minister Justin ...
Jan 28, 2018
Canadians beat Scotland to finish 13th at rugby sevens Sydney World Series
SYDNEY, Australia - Canada’s men’s rugby sevens team finished in 13th place at the HSBC Sydney World Series with a 14-12 victory over Scotland on Sunday. Harry Jones and Nathan Hirayama sc...
Jan 28, 2018
Saint's right arm comes to Montreal as part of cross-country tour
MONTREAL - The right forearm of a 16th-century Jesuit missionary will arrive in Montreal today on the latest stop on a cross-country tour. Montreal Archbishop Christian Lepine says the relic of St. Fr...
Jan 28, 2018
Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski wins mixed doubles at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Gabriela Dabrowski sailed a return past Timea Babos and threw her hands up in the air in triumph. The Ottawa native had just given herself and partner Mate Pavic of Croatia the ...
Jan 28, 2018
Halifax review of Cornwallis tributes in limbo without Mi'kmaq chiefs: mayor
HALIFAX - The mayor of Halifax says a municipal process to rethink how the city honours its controversial founder may not go ahead as planned after the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs wit...
Jan 28, 2018
'Energy hunters': Bitcoin miners search for cheap, innovative energy sources
CALGARY - For most Canadians, Drumheller conjures up images of dinosaur bones and ancient fossils, but entrepreneur Sean Clark’s expedition in the southern Alberta town is focused on a very curr...
Jan 28, 2018
'The trends are hopeful:' Still high, but Nunavut suicide rate edging down
IQALUIT, Nunavut - A slight but persistent decrease in Nunavut’s tragically high suicide rate has officials hoping that programs to help those at risk are finally taking hold. “We have a r...
Jan 28, 2018