Category Archives: Canadian Press
Mosque massacre suspect to face 89 charges in court Friday
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - The man accused of carrying out the Christchurch mosque attacks will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges when he makes his second court appearance, New Zea...
Apr 04, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays send down Reid-Foley and Alford to make room for newcomers
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have added new infielder Alen Hanson and outfielder Socrates Brito to the major-league roster. To make room for the players acquired this week in separate trades, the B...
Apr 04, 2019
UK government, opposition search for a Brexit plan
LONDON - The British government and senior opposition figures tried Thursday to overcome intractable differences and forge a new plan for departing the European Union, as the bloc warned of dire conse...
Apr 04, 2019
Sex-offender registry laws discriminate against mentally ill, court rules
TORONTO - Parts of federal and Ontario laws requiring sex-offender registration where an accused is granted an absolute discharge after being found not criminally responsible discriminate against the ...
Apr 04, 2019
Coastal forest fire kills 2, destroys 120 homes in S. Korea
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - A forest fire burning in the mountainous region where South Korea hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics has destroyed 120 homes and caused two deaths, authorities said Friday as ...
Apr 04, 2019
Canadian Bar Association calls on Quebec to drop notwithstanding clause from Bill 21
MONTREAL - Quebec’s decision to draft a bill that affects the rights of religious minorities but limits their ability to challenge the legislation suggests the Canadian court system is useless o...
Apr 04, 2019
Wolfpack bring in French international back Hakim Miloudi on loan from Hull FC
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack have acquired French international fullback Hakim Miloudi from Hull FC, initially on a loan deal but with a view to a permanent move. Miloudi, who will wear No. 27, prov...
Apr 04, 2019
Flint water crisis takes centre stage in new play
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Flint water crisis has been the subject of several documentaries and even a network drama, but now the issue is taking centre stage in a new play at the University of Michigan. ...
Apr 04, 2019
Rapper Pitbull to perform benefit for injured officer
ORLANDO, Fla. - Rapper Pitbull will perform a free concert to raise money for an Orlando police officer who was injured in the line of duty. The concert is planned for June 1 at the Central Florida Fa...
Apr 04, 2019
Now you see it: Podcaster Mike Rowe has book deal
NEW YORK - Podcaster Mike Rowe has decided to write a few things down. Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced Thursday that Rowe is adapting material from his popular “The ...
Apr 04, 2019