Category Archives: Canadian Press
McLachlin hears final case, but still has months of work on judgments ahead
OTTAWA - Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin fought back tears as she said goodbye Thursday following more than a quarter century on Canada’s highest court. McLachlin is hanging up her robes after ...
Dec 7, 2017
Specialist wait times up in Canada, says study by free-enterprise think tank
VANCOUVER - A new study says Canadians are waiting longer than ever for specialist treatment, but one health research organization says most patients are receiving key procedures within acceptable tim...
Dec 7, 2017
Toronto man charged after packages containing fentanyl intercepted in Vancouver
TORONTO - The RCMP says a Toronto man is facing charges after two packages containing the deadly opioid fentanyl were found at a mail centre in Vancouver. The Mounties say the packages destined for a ...
Dec 7, 2017
Rep. John Lewis: Trump is an 'insult' to civil rights event
JACKSON, Miss. - U.S. Rep John Lewis announced Thursday that he won’t speak at the opening of Mississippi civil rights and history museums, saying it’s an “insult” that Preside...
Dec 7, 2017
Woman charged after allegedly driving 60 km/h under limit on Highway 401
FRONT OF YONGE TOWNSHIP, Ont. - Police say an Ottawa-area woman is facing charges for allegedly driving 60 km/h under the speed limit on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police say t...
Dec 7, 2017
Toronto FC players ready if needed for penalties in MLS Cup final rematch
TORONTO - With Sebastian Giovinco subbed off in the 103rd minute after feeling sub-par, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney was looking for penalty-takers. So when the 2016 MLS Cup final ended knotted at 0-0...
Dec 7, 2017
Nova Scotia premier says extreme autism cases merit additional support
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says a “national conversation” on autism is needed, but the province must examine existing programs to provide additional support for families ...
Dec 7, 2017
10 things about the Liberal government's security bill, now before committee
OTTAWA - The Liberal government’s national security legislation, introduced in June, is being studied by the House of Commons public safety committee. The wide-ranging package would: - Limit, bu...
Dec 7, 2017
Canadian minister in scandal-roiled DC: abuse of women a top international issue
WASHINGTON - In a U.S. capital roiled by debates about the abuse of women, a visiting Canadian cabinet minister spoke about women’s issues in a broader global context Thursday, calling pervasive...
Dec 7, 2017
Michigan doctor gets 60-year prison sentence for child porn
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A former elite sports doctor whose sexual assault cases have rocked Michigan State University and the group that trains U.S. Olympic gymnasts was sentenced Thursday to 60 years i...
Dec 7, 2017