Category Archives: Canadian Press
Who could replace Patrick Brown? A look at potential candidates to lead Ontario PCs
The abrupt resignation of Ontario’s Opposition leader amid allegations of sexual misconduct has many speculating on who could take Patrick Brown’s place and guide the Progressive Conservat...
Jan 25, 2018
Montreal Impact deal teenage midfielder Ballou Tabla to FC Barcelona
MONTREAL - Top prospect Ballou Tabla has been transferred to FC Barcelona in what the Montreal Impact called a proud moment for its organization. Spanish giant Barcelona, one of the top teams in world...
Jan 25, 2018
Senior politicians step aside, prompt MPs to reflect on changing attitudes
OTTAWA - The swift sidelining of two prominent politicians jolted MPs into reflecting Thursday on the societal shift in attitudes about allegations of sexual impropriety, and how to ensure their parti...
Jan 25, 2018
Cow escapes farm to run free with wild bison in Poland
WARSAW, Poland - A farmyard cow in Poland has chosen freedom this winter, roaming with a herd of bison for three months after escaping its pen. The reddish brown cow has been spotted following bison a...
Jan 25, 2018
Father and son football referees in anthem protest resign
MONROE, N.J. - A father and son who were to officiate a high school football game but walked off the field after members of one team knelt during the national anthem have resigned. The New Jersey Foot...
Jan 25, 2018
Ontario's Progressive Conservatives to pick interim leader on Friday
TORONTO - Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives scrambled to get back on track Thursday after allegations of sexual misconduct prompted their leader to step down, but experts said the next few wee...
Jan 25, 2018
Canada exported $1.2B of illegal cannabis in 2017: StatCan estimate
OTTAWA - Not only do Canadians have a knack for growing pot, they’re also adept at sneaking it across the border, suggests a new report by Statistics Canada. Last year, about $1.2 billion worth ...
Jan 25, 2018
Pilotless planes on the horizon if public acceptance grows, say experts
MONTREAL - Canadians may not be quite ready to fly on a pilotless aircraft but technological advances in self-driving vehicles are already opening the door to autonomous commercial flight, an increasi...
Jan 25, 2018
Montreal Impact deal teenage midfielder Ballou Tabla to FC Barcelona
MONTREAL - Top prospect Ballou Tabla has been transferred to FC Barcelona in what the Montreal Impact called a proud moment for its organization. Spanish giant Barcelona, one of the top teams in world...
Jan 25, 2018
Quebec to cut taxes for small, medium-sized businesses in next budget: Couillard
SHANGHAI - The Quebec Liberals are planning to cut taxes for small- and medium-sized businesses in the next provincial budget, Premier Philippe Couillard said Thursday. He told reporters accompanying ...
Jan 25, 2018