Category Archives: Canadian Press
Jewish group, residents of Ontario town urge new name for Swastika Trail
A major Jewish advocacy group in Canada has stepped up efforts to help some residents of an Ontario town convince local politicians to rename a street currently called Swastika Trail. B’nai Brit...
Nov 24, 2017
Stage set for 105th Grey Cup as football fans ready for celebrations
OTTAWA - During the CFL regular season, Conrad Brock and Mike Hassel are bitter rivals. Brock, a Saskatchewan native who lives in New Brunswick, bleeds Roughrider green. His long-time friend Hassel ca...
Nov 24, 2017
Santa won't write individual letters to schools, home delivery remains the same
Canada Post says Santa won’t be sending as many personalized letters to kids this year, though he still wants to make sure he responds to every note he receives. The postal agency says many chil...
Nov 24, 2017
CFL commissioner Ambrosie says not enough evidence to link concussions and CTE
OTTAWA - The CFL may have a new commissioner but the league’s position on whether football head injuries are linked to brain disease hasn’t changed: there isn’t enough evidence to co...
Nov 24, 2017
Public health officials warning of powerful new opioid now in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick’s acting chief medical officer of health is warning the public about a deadly drug that’s far more powerful than fentanyl. Dr. Jennifer Russell said Friday the ...
Nov 24, 2017
UK bookmaker suspends bets on when Prince Harry will marry
LONDON - A major London bookmaker has suspended betting on whether Prince Harry will marry American actress Meghan Markle in 2018 amid rumours an engagement may be announced soon. Jessica Bridge of La...
Nov 24, 2017
Canadian screen industry wants code of conduct to deal with sexual misconduct
TORONTO - Groups that represent actors, talent agencies, directors and other employees of Canada’s film and television industry say a code of conduct will be one of several steps toward tackling...
Nov 24, 2017
Scrutiny for P.E.I. immigration program: 'The rules, apparently, don't apply'
CHARLOTTETOWN - From her Charlottetown fitness studio, Wendy Chappell has watched a parade of new, immigrant-owned businesses open in nearby storefronts. She was excited to have newcomers open up shop...
Nov 24, 2017
Trump denounces attack in Egypt, calls again for travel ban
JUPITER, Fla. - President Donald Trump on Friday denounced the deadly mosque attack in Egypt and reached out to its president, asserting the world must crush terrorists by military means - and insisti...
Nov 24, 2017
Amazon workers in Germany, Italy stage Black Friday strike
BERLIN - Workers at a half dozen Amazon distribution centres in Germany and one in Italy walked off the job Friday, in a protest timed to coincide with “Black Friday” to demand better wage...
Nov 24, 2017