Category Archives: Canadian Press
Wynne wraps China trade mission
SHENZHEN, China - Premier Kathleen Wynne wrapped up a trade mission to China and says the trip has secured nearly $2 billion in agreements between Ontario and Chinese companies. Speaking from Shenzhen...
Nov 30, 2017
Police identify Alberta couple as missing plane pilot, passenger
PENTICTON, B.C. - Police say the search continues for an Alberta couple who were in a small plane believed to have gone down in southeastern British Columbia. RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk says pilot 28-year...
Nov 30, 2017
Quickfacts about Sportsnet analyst Gregg Zaun
Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst Gregg Zaun was fired due to “inappropriate behaviour and comments” toward female employees. Here’s a brief look at his life and career: - Born: April, 197...
Nov 30, 2017
Builders race to save football's Eagles from Billy Penn jinx
PHILADELPHIA - Superstitious construction workers have placed a small statue of Philadelphia’s founder atop the city’s newest skyscraper in an effort to save the NFL-leading Philadelphia E...
Nov 30, 2017
Argentina no longer looking for survivors from missing sub
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina’s navy said Thursday that it is no longer looking for survivors among the 44 sailors aboard a submarine missing for 15 days, though a multinational operation ...
Nov 30, 2017
CREA wants parents to assist children with home purchase with their RRSPs
VANCOUVER - The federal government should allow parents who want to help their offspring with the purchase of a home to tap into their retirement savings, says The Canadian Real Estate Association, wh...
Nov 30, 2017
Analyst Gregg Zaun fired from Sportsnet for "inappropriate behaviour"
TORONTO - Gregg Zaun has been fired from Sportsnet due to “inappropriate behaviour and comments” toward female employees. Rick Brace, President of Rogers Media, said in a statement Thursda...
Nov 30, 2017
Notable reaction to the death of actor-singer Jim Nabors
“Jim and I remained close friends for 52 years. He was the godfather of my daughter, Jody. Every year he was always the first guest on my variety show. I considered him my ‘good luck charm...
Nov 30, 2017
'Historic agreement:' Canada signs High Arctic commercial fishing ban
An international deal has been reached to prevent commercial fishing in the High Arctic for at least the next 16 years. “Canada has reached an historic agreement in principle today in Washington...
Nov 30, 2017
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, Nov. 30 --- AIR TRANSAT BLAMED FOR TARMAC DELAY: A federal agency says Air Transat is to blame for a lengthy delay with two of its planes grounded on the ta...
Nov 30, 2017