Category Archives: Canadian Press

Long-sought new accessibility law coming in 2018, but what will it look like?
TORONTO - Canadians with disabilities have their sights firmly set on 2018 when the federal government is expected to usher in long-sought legislation designed to increase accessibility nationwide. Th...
Dec 29, 2017
Police probe new sexual assault allegation involving Halifax taxi driver
Halifax police are investigating a new allegation of a taxi driver sexually attacking a female passenger. The woman suffered facial injuries in the attack at around 10 p.m. Tuesday while she was being...
Dec 29, 2017
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign defensive back Butler to contract extension
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American defensive back Crezdon Butler to a contract extension Friday. Butler is under contract with Saskatchewan through the 2019 season. Butler, 30, had ...
Dec 29, 2017
Saints' Kamara: NFL 'Grinch' fines $6K for Christmas cleats
METAIRIE, La. - Saints rookie running back Alvin Kamara says the NFL has fined him US$6,079 for wearing Christmas-themed red cleats with white trim during last Sunday’s victory over Atlanta. Kam...
Dec 29, 2017
Frozen toes, frayed nerves: Packers fans remember "Ice Bowl"
GREEN BAY, Wis. - John Des Jardins braved the “Ice Bowl” bundled up in layers of sweatshirts tucked beneath a wool-lined buckskin vest. Really, he was there at Lambeau Field at the coldest...
Dec 29, 2017

Lawyer: FIFA not seeking whistleblower's Russia doping info
FIFA has made no attempt to contact Russian doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov to gain information about “many” footballers embroiled in the widespread conspiracy by the 2018 World Cu...
Dec 29, 2017
Toronto cop who shot teen appears in court for attempt to obstruct justice charge
TORONTO - The case of a Toronto police officer found guilty of attempted murder in the fatal shooting of a teen on a streetcar and now charged with attempting to obstruct justice and perjury will retu...
Dec 29, 2017
Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple apologized for secretly slowing down older iPhones, a move it said was necessary to avoid unexpected shutdowns related to battery fatigue. Many customers had interpreted the move...
Dec 29, 2017

N.S. inquiry into murder-suicides has 'national implications,' advocate says
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s inquiry into the shooting deaths of an Afghan war veteran and his family could have sweeping implications for ailing former soldiers, veterans’ advocates say. Lione...
Dec 29, 2017
New Brunswick opioids death toll at 19 through September, health officials say
FREDERICTON - At least 19 people in New Brunswick died from opioid overdoses during the first nine months of 2017, and that number is expected to climb as coroner investigations continue. A new report...
Dec 29, 2017