Category Archives: Canadian Press
Lauer expresses sorrow, regret after sexual misconduct allegations
NEW YORK - Matt Lauer says he is “truly sorry” to anyone he is hurt by his words and actions in his first public comments since being fired by NBC amid sexual misconduct allegations. Lauer...
Nov 30, 2017
Baloney Meter: Are Liberals welcoming ISIL returnees to Canada with open arms?
OTTAWA - “The Liberals are putting the safety of all Canadians at risk by allowing (ISIL) fighters to return to Canada and proposing a ‘reintegration program’ and support services fo...
Nov 30, 2017
Russia negotiates deal for its warplanes to use Egypt bases
MOSCOW - The Russian prime minister has approved a draft agreement with Egypt that would allow Russian warplanes to use Egyptian air bases - a deal that would allow Moscow to increase its foothold in ...
Nov 30, 2017
In the news today, Nov. 30
Six stories in the news for Thursday, Nov. 30 --- TORIES: TIME FOR BILL MORNEAU TO STEP DOWN Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says after weeks of controversy, it is time for Finance Minister Bill Mor...
Nov 30, 2017
Prosecutor seeks maximum fine against RCMP in deadly 2014 Moncton shooting spree
MONCTON, N.B. - The wife of the last Mountie killed during a 2014 shooting rampage in Moncton, N.B., sent a clear message to the judge sentencing the RCMP on Labour Code violations Thursday: Her husba...
Nov 30, 2017
'Open banking' holds promise but cybersecurity fears loom for Canadian banks
TORONTO - As banks work to fortify their cybersecurity defences amidst a growing number of data breaches, they are also exploring the promise of so-called “open banking,” a concept that co...
Nov 30, 2017
Ellard gets conditional day parole while serving sentence in Reena Virk killing
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Two decades after 14-year-old Reena Virk was savagely beaten and drowned near a bridge in the Victoria area, her killer has been granted conditional approval for day parole. Kelly E...
Nov 30, 2017
Lauer apologizes, NBC looks to move on but questions linger
NEW YORK - Even as Matt Lauer apologized for sexual misconduct and NBC prepared for life without him at the “Today” show Thursday, questions lingered about who knew about his behaviour and...
Nov 29, 2017
Garrison Keillor firing prompts backlash from his fans
MINNEAPOLIS - Outraged Garrison Keillor fans deluged Minnesota Public Radio Thursday with complaints about the firing of the humorist over alleged workplace misconduct. Some say they will no longer su...
Nov 29, 2017
Wednesday's Games
Wednesday’s Games NHL Montreal 2 Ottawa 1 Boston 3 Tampa Bay 2 Anaheim 3 St. Louis 2 Colorado 3 Winnipeg 2 (OT) — AHL Springfield 3 Hartford 1 Utica 2 Rochester 1 (OT) Syracuse 3 Toronto 1...
Nov 29, 2017