Category Archives: Canadian Press
Scheer demands PM let Wilson-Raybould talk about SNC-Lavalin discussions
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has written directly to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking him to waive solicitor-client privilege so former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould can publ...
Feb 10, 2019
Suspect charged in fatal shooting of Milwaukee officer
MILWAUKEE - A man who was charged Sunday with killing a Milwaukee officer during a drug raid on his home told investigators that he didn’t realize it was police trying to break down his door, au...
Feb 10, 2019
Teenager Andreescu lifts Canada to 3-0 win over Netherlands at Fed Cup
‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands - Bianca Andreescu didn’t think she played her best tennis on Sunday. It was still enough to get the job done. Andreescu lifted Canada into the Fed Cup playof...
Feb 10, 2019
As clock ticks, new hurdle emerges in border security talks
WASHINGTON - Bargainers clashed Sunday over whether to limit the number of migrants authorities can detain, tossing a new hurdle before negotiators hoping to strike a border security compromise for Co...
Feb 10, 2019
Manitoba premier down south while his social media marvels at Winnipeg snow
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister appeared to marvel on social media in recent days at Winnipeg’s wintry weather, but in reality he was at his vacation home in tropical Costa Rica, his...
Feb 10, 2019
Saskatchewan, Ottawa carbon tax case 'monumental' for Constitution: expert
REGINA - Legal experts, government officials and industry leaders will all watch this week as Saskatchewan and Ottawa head to court over the constitutionality of a federally imposed carbon tax. The fe...
Feb 10, 2019
'Strategic messaging': Russian fighters in Arctic spark debate on Canada's place
Recent Russian moves in the Arctic have renewed debate over that country’s intentions and Canada’s own status at the top of the world. The newspaper Izvestia reported late last month that ...
Feb 10, 2019
Toddler fatally shot; mom says he found gun in friend's home
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Authorities say a 2-year-old Florida boy was fatally shot inside a family friend’s apartment. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says the boy died Saturday hours after ...
Feb 10, 2019
Clock ticking as Air Force looks to stop hemorrhaging experienced pilots
OTTAWA - A shortage of experienced pilots is forcing the Royal Canadian Air Force to walk a delicate line between keeping enough seasoned aviators available to train new recruits and lead missions in ...
Feb 10, 2019
US ambassador: Arrests of Canadians in China unacceptable
TORONTO - The U.S. ambassador to Canada said Saturday her country is “deeply concerned” about China’s “unlawful” detention of two Canadians. Ambassador Kelly Craft said i...
Feb 10, 2019