Category Archives: Canadian Press
Fed minutes show general support for 3rd rate hike this year
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve officials generally believe that it’ll soon be time for another increase in the Fed’s key interest rate. However, a few felt any further rate hikes should be d...
Nov 22, 2017
Upcoming Supreme Court threatens plans for provincial marijuana monopolies
MONTREAL - As provinces begin drafting laws for the control and sale of cannabis on their territories, an upcoming Supreme Court of Canada case is threatening to derail their plans. Ontario and Quebec...
Nov 22, 2017
Wildlife group challenges B.C.'s interpretation of law on destroying bears
VANCOUVER - A woman who found a black bear cub that was later killed by a conservation officer is accusing the British Columbia government of breaking its own law on the destruction of wild animals. T...
Nov 22, 2017
Edmonton Eskimos should have conversation about changing name: PM, Notley
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley are the latest prominent voices to urge a public discussion about renaming the CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos out of respect for ...
Nov 22, 2017
B.C. Lions' loss in 2004 Grey Cup game still stings Dave Dickenson
OTTAWA - Time has done little to diminish the disappointment of Dave Dickenson’s last Grey Cup visit to Ottawa. Dickenson was the surprise starter for the B.C. Lions ahead of league MVP Casey Pr...
Nov 22, 2017
Immigration qualification based on 'excessive demand' must change: minister
A section of Canada’s immigration law barring anyone from settling in the country if they have a condition deemed a burden on medical or social services is outdated and needs to be brought in li...
Nov 22, 2017
Regina man accused of helping to smuggle Nigerians across Canada-U.S. border
SASKATOON - A man who pleaded guilty in the United States for his part in a human smuggling operation has been arrested and charged in Canada. RCMP say Victor Omoruyi of Regina was picked up at the Sa...
Nov 22, 2017
Food banks to benefit as mayors of Toronto and Calgary make Grey Cup bet
TORONTO - The mayors of Toronto and Calgary say they’ve agreed to the terms of the traditional Grey Cup bet as the Argonauts and Stampeders prepare to meet Sunday in Ottawa. Calgary Mayor Naheed...
Nov 22, 2017
Fight for $15 minimum wage has businesses, economists question economic impact
Ontario’s minimum wage workers are set to get a bump in their paycheques after the province voted in favour of raising the standard to $15 an hour over the next two years. Currently at $11.60 an...
Nov 22, 2017
Cat nap burglar: Police find tired thief asleep amid Doritos
LONDON - British police say an alleged thief was found covered in Doritos beside a half-eaten pie after he broke into a house and then fell asleep. Monklands Police in Scotland tweeted: “We all ...
Nov 22, 2017