Category Archives: Canadian Press
Cold freezes out plans for live New Year's Eve performances on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - Some New Year’s Eve plans across the country are being put on ice thanks to a long-lasting cold snap not expected to break until early next week. What’s projected to be one of the...
Dec 29, 2017
Gov. Gen., on skates, encourages Canadians to 'get active' in New Years message
OTTAWA - Julie Payette has issued a decidedly informal request to Canadians in her first New Years message as governor general - “stay active.” Gone are the regal trappings that served as ...
Dec 29, 2017
Singer Joy Villa demands apology from Corey Lewandowski
WASHINGTON - Singer Joy Villa says she wants an apology from Corey Lewandowski for hitting her twice on her buttocks during a Washington gathering last fall. And she’s defending herself against ...
Dec 29, 2017
Gov. Gen., on skates, encourages Canadians to 'get active' in New Years message
OTTAWA - Julie Payette has issued a decidedly informal request to Canadians in her first New Years message as governor general - “stay active.” Gone are the regal trappings that served as ...
Dec 29, 2017
Goldman Sachs expects $5 billion hit from tax overhaul in 4Q
NEW YORK - Goldman Sachs expects to take a $5 billion hit to profits for the fourth quarter and year because of the tax overhaul signed into law last week. The New York bank said Friday that two third...
Dec 29, 2017
Motivated opponents, revenge and tough conditions factors in Canada vs. U.S.
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Canada had a day off at the world junior hockey championship Thursday after opening the tournament with a pair of decisive wins over Finland and Slovakia. The Canadians face their bigg...
Dec 29, 2017
Staying warm a challenge for Canadian juniors in outdoor game against Americans
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Team Canada captain Dillon Dube had to pause briefly and pick at his jersey to try to count all the layers he’d put on before hitting the ice at New Era Field. “I have...
Dec 29, 2017
Full service restored after holiday storm cuts power for many Nova Scotians
HALIFAX - Crews have resolved the last remaining power outages in Nova Scotia, about four days after a major storm knocked out electricity for tens of thousands of customers, Nova Scotia Power said on...
Dec 29, 2017
Gunman opens fire on Cairo church; shootout kills at least 9
CAIRO - A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire Friday outside a church in a Cairo suburb and at a nearby store, sparking a shootout that killed at least nine people, including eight Coptic Christians, a...
Dec 29, 2017
Texting and driving getting worse, says CAA survey
OTTAWA - A survey suggests most Canadians believe texting and driving is getting worse despite police crackdowns and extensive public education efforts. In the November survey conducted by the Canadia...
Dec 29, 2017