Category Archives: Canadian Press
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, Jan. 12 --- FORMER G.G. PANS TRUMP’S REPORTED COMMENT: Former governor general Michaelle Jean sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday f...
Jan 12, 2018
Canadian musician opens up about her allegations against Charles Dutoit
TORONTO - A Canadian musician who is among several women accusing world-renowned Swiss conductor Charles Dutoit of sexual assault says she is “concerned and nervous” about the legal implic...
Jan 12, 2018
Report: Trump lawyer brokered $130,000 payment to porn star
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer brokered a $130,000 payment to a porn actress to prevent her from publicly discussing an alleged sexual encounter with Trump, according to a...
Jan 12, 2018
Study: Decline of salmon also impacts salmon genetics
SPOKANE, Wash. - As Chinook salmon populations declined across the Pacific Northwest, scientists suspected the fish lost a great deal of genetic diversity, too. But until recently, the theory hadnR...
Jan 12, 2018
Ethics, exports and nuclear threats: how federal politics mattered this week
OTTAWA - The week in political rhetoric was a study in contrasts. Donald Trump lit fires of dissent across his country and around the world with inflammatory comments about Haitians and Africans. Just...
Jan 12, 2018
Newfoundland author on surviving California mudslide: 'It was apocalyptic'
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - A prominent Newfoundlander says he made a harrowing escape from the California mudslides that killed at least 17 people and wiped out homes and roads. “I have been throu...
Jan 12, 2018
Canadian women have France on their mind at CONCACAF U-20 qualifier
Gabrielle Carle and Jordyn Huitema will lead Canada at the CONCACAF U-20 women’s soccer championship in Trinidad and Tobago. The eight-team tournament, which runs Jan. 18-28, will send three tea...
Jan 12, 2018
Toronto-area mall one of world's most notorious sources of counterfeit goods: U.S.
MARKHAM, Ont. - A U.S. government report says a Toronto-area mall is among the most notorious sources of pirated and counterfeit goods in the world. Pacific Mall, a predominantly Chinese-Canadian shop...
Jan 12, 2018
Major League Soccer teams set to get into world of esports gaming
Major League Soccer unveiled part of its esports blueprint Friday, with 19 clubs looking to face off to decide the best “FIFA 18” video gamer in North America. The teams, including Montrea...
Jan 12, 2018
Daleman leads after short program a day after learning she has pneumonia
VANCOUVER - A month before the curtain closes on their outstanding career, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir might be closer to perfection than ever before. But the three-time world champions still see room...
Jan 12, 2018