Category Archives: Canadian Press
Redblacks sign star Canadian receiver Brad Sinopoli to two-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed Canadian receiver Brad Sinopoli to a two-year contract extension. Sinopoli is coming off three consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards and ...
Nov 30, 2017
U.S. governors to Canada: Use NAFTA to relax duties on online purchases
WASHINGTON - Canada is being pressed for freer trade in online goods by a number of American states, with eight state governors writing a letter seeking an expansion of Canada’s low limits for o...
Nov 30, 2017
Medlock puts off retirement for at least one more season, re-signs with Bombers
WINNIPEG - It didn’t take long for Justin Medlock to realize he wasn’t ready for life after football. After a conversation with Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea and assur...
Nov 30, 2017
Malcolmson loses first ever secret ballot vote to keep opposition bill alive
OTTAWA - NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson says she is disgusted by a Liberal government that quashed her attempt to clean up abandoned ships on Canada’s coasts. Malcolmson is the first MP to use a 14-ye...
Nov 30, 2017
Canada's global prosperity ranking slips to lowest level in 11 years: survey
MONTREAL - Canada’s prosperity ranking has slipped in 2017 to the lowest level in 11 years, according an annual index that measures several factors including wealth and well-being. Canada now ra...
Nov 30, 2017
Family 'scared' as boy with severe autism faces release without home supports
A Halifax-area mother issued an emotional plea for help Thursday for her family and for her nine-year-old son, who is due to be released next week from a confined hospital unit but suffers from violen...
Nov 30, 2017
Bail revoked for Const. James Forcillo, convicted in Sammy Yatim shooting
TORONTO - A Toronto police officer found guilty of attempted murder in the fatal shooting of a teen on an empty streetcar four years ago has had his bail revoked as he appeals his conviction. Const. J...
Nov 30, 2017
Brewery makes algae beer to spotlight threat to Lake Erie
TOLEDO, Ohio - A brewery in Ohio is making a batch of green-colored beer called “Algae Blooms” to draw attention to the toxic algae that’s been fouling Lake Erie. Maumee Bay Brewing ...
Nov 30, 2017
National security bill will help combat homegrown extremism: Goodale
OTTAWA - The Liberal government’s sweeping national security bill will make it easier to combat homegrown extremism by improving flawed anti-terror provisions, Public Safety Minister Ralph Gooda...
Nov 30, 2017
Holiday shopping: Desire for deals, but some impulse buying
NEW YORK - As shoppers have bought TVs and toys so far this holiday season, they’ve shown a desire for deals but also an inclination for some impulse spending, retail experts say. Shoppers were ...
Nov 30, 2017