Category Archives: Canadian Press
Toronto astrophysicist offers a musical guide through the universe
TORONTO - A Canadian astrophysicist who used the orbital patterns of seven newly discovered planets to create music will be bringing his work to the public in a Toronto show that will also allow those...
Jan 25, 2018
Competition Bureau takes on Ticketmaster, Live Nation over alleged deceptive pricing
Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. allegedly used a deceptive practice known as “drip pricing” that saw customers pay sometimes more than 65 per cent above...
Jan 25, 2018
Former RCMP doctor declines interview as sexual assault allegations reach 40
HALIFAX - A Halifax doctor accused of sexually assaulting RCMP members declined to speak publicly Thursday, even as police said the number of complaints against him had grown to about 40. “Espec...
Jan 25, 2018
Legendary skiing filmmaker Warren Miller dies at age 93
SEATTLE - Warren Miller, the legendary outdoor filmmaker who for decades made homages to downhill skiing that he narrated with his own humorous style, has died. He was 93. His family said in a stateme...
Jan 25, 2018
People across the globe get in the way of animal movements: study
A global study shows animals are moving distances two to three times shorter in areas disturbed by humans than in the wilderness. The study, which is to be published Friday in the journal Science, bro...
Jan 25, 2018
Canadian men's rugby sevens squad looks to keep rolling in Sydney
The Canadian men’s sevens squad looks to build on an impressive showing in Cape Town as it opens play Friday in Sydney, the third stop on the HSBC World Series. Canada, seventh in the overall st...
Jan 25, 2018
Erykah Badu claims supportive Hitler stance 'misconstrued'
NEW YORK - Erykah Badu claims her words were “misconstrued” in the wake of a controversial interview in which she said she sees a “good” side to everyone, including Adolf Hitle...
Jan 25, 2018
Republican Walker embraces Democratic ideas in election year
MADISON, Wis. - Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s embrace of Democratic ideas as he mounts his re-election campaign generated blowback from conservatives Thursday, while his longtime poli...
Jan 25, 2018
Religious leaders call for end to Trudeau's rights-based job funding rules
Religious leaders are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reverse a policy requiring organizations to pledge their respect for abortion rights and the rights of LGBTQ Canadians before receivin...
Jan 25, 2018
P.E.I. will have input into Nova Scotia mill's effluent plan: Minister
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s environment minister says he understands that P.E.I. Premier Wade MacLauchlan has concerns about a pulp mill’s plan to pump effluent into the Northumberland Strait,...
Jan 25, 2018