Category Archives: Canadian Press
Bob and his parrot buddies living at Vancouver warehouse need forever homes
VANCOUVER - Jan and Bob had a “love connection” the first time they met, but most days she wishes he would fly the coop. “A lot of people can’t handle Bob, he will bite them,&#...
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
Saskatchewan Party looks to get over the Wall this weekend with leadership vote
SASKATOON - One of the country’s most consistently popular premiers will be replaced this weekend and observers say it will be a struggle for the successful candidate to fill the former bossR...
Jan 25, 2018
Canada to double spending on global education fund: Trudeau.
DAVOS, Switzerland - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that Canada will double its commitment to the Global Partnership for Education fund. Speaking in Davos, Switzerland at the World Econom...
Jan 25, 2018
With Trump meeting, May looks to keep UK on global map
DAVOS, Switzerland - British Prime Minister Theresa May sought to reaffirm her country’s central role in world affairs on Thursday, when she delivered a speech to the World Economic Forum and me...
Jan 25, 2018
Italian train derails near Milan, 3 dead, many injured
MILAN - A commuter train derailed Thursday in northern Italy, killing at least three people, seriously injuring 10 and trapping others heading into Milan at the start of the work day, officials said. ...
Jan 25, 2018
Chipper Jones follows his idol Mantle into the Hall of Fame
ATLANTA - Chipper Jones always looked up to the Mick. Now, they’re members of the same exclusive club. Jones was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday , getting in on his first try w...
Jan 24, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Wednesday’s Games Wednesday’s Games NHL Toronto 3 Chicago 2 (OT) Los Angeles 2 Calgary 1 (OT) — AHL Hartford 4 Utica 3 (OT) W-B/Scranton 4 Hershey 0 Bridgeport 3 Springfield 1 Manito...
Jan 24, 2018
1st major, top ranking at stake in Halep-Wozniacki final
MELBOURNE, Australia - For the second time in the tournament, Simona Halep faced match points and knew one mistake would mean an exit from the Australian Open and the likely loss of her No. 1 ranking....
Jan 24, 2018
Wednesday's Games
Wednesday’s Games NHL Toronto 3 Chicago 2 (OT) Los Angeles 2 Calgary 1 (OT) — AHL Hartford 4 Utica 3 (OT) W-B/Scranton 4 Hershey 0 Bridgeport 3 Springfield 1 Manitoba 4 Belleville 1 Lehigh...
Jan 24, 2018