Category Archives: Canadian Press
In the midst of disappointing season, Stone emerges as leader in Ottawa
OTTAWA - In a year that has been nothing short of disappointing, Mark Stone has been a rare bright spot for the Ottawa Senators. The winger, who plays with a level of maturity and accountability well ...
Jan 2, 2018
Ontario man sues med school, saying it didn't train him well enough to succeed
An Ontario man is suing Western University, alleging its medical school didn’t give him the education he needed to succeed in his chosen specialty. James Stuart alleges a five-year post-graduate...
Jan 2, 2018
Protests spark renewed debate over plan to restore ties with Iran
OTTAWA - Several days of deadly protests in Iran are not deterring the Trudeau government from its efforts to restore diplomatic ties with Tehran - at least for now. A spokesman for Foreign Affairs Mi...
Jan 2, 2018
Bursting pipes new worry as Prairies emerge from wintry deep freeze
Extreme cold across the Prairies that forced people and even penguins inside over the holidays is loosening its bone-chilling grip. Wind-chilled temperatures well into the -30s C saw the Calgary Zoo b...
Jan 2, 2018
Artificial intelligence pilot to look for suicide warning signs across Canada
OTTAWA - An Ottawa-based firm has been tapped by the federal government for a three-month pilot project designed to look for warning signs for suicide before tragedy strikes. Advanced Symbolics Inc., ...
Jan 2, 2018
New murder trial ordered because judge refused lawyer's request to step down
TORONTO - A man convicted of killing his wife will get a new trial because his lawyer had wanted out of the case but the judge refused to allow him to step down, Ontario’s top court ruled Tuesda...
Jan 2, 2018
Sen. Hatch to retire, opening door for possible Romney run
WASHINGTON - Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah said Tuesday he will not seek re-election after serving more than 40 years in the Senate, opening the door for 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romne...
Jan 2, 2018
Increasing numbers of pets are being sickened by marijuana, veterinarians warn
FREDERICTON - Veterinarians say they’re seeing an increasing number of dogs sickened after ingesting marijuana, and are warning pet owners to take care as Canada prepares for cannabis legalizati...
Jan 2, 2018
Ottawa spending $27M to bring internet to 1,500 houses in remote Newfoundland
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - The federal government is spending $27 million to bring high-speed internet to around 1,500 households in 70 rural and remote communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. Federal...
Jan 2, 2018
Vice suspends 2 top execs after sexual misconduct report
NEW YORK - Vice has suspended two top executives after a New York Times report on sexual misconduct at the digital media company. Vice Media put its president, Andrew Creighton, and chief digital offi...
Jan 2, 2018