Category Archives: Canadian Press
Sentence issued by B.C. judge who refused recusal after crying during statement
KELOWNA, B.C. - A British Columbia provincial court judge who teared up over a victim impact statement in a sex crimes trial has sentenced the accused to 14 months in jail. Jeremy Carlson, also known ...
Jan 16, 2019
Toronto FC re-signs Jordan Hamilton, says it's time he takes a step forward
TORONTO - It’s time to see if Jordan Hamilton is ready for his close-up. In re-signing the 22-year-old Canadian international forward, Toronto FC has made it clear that given the departure of To...
Jan 16, 2019
HFX Wanderers FC adds size in six-foot-five centre back Chakib Hocine
HALIFAX - HFX Wanderers FC have signed Canadian Chakib Hocine, a six-foot-five defender who played for Ekenas IF in Finland’s second tier most recently. “I am looking for him to bring a ce...
Jan 16, 2019
Police found ammunition but no guns in Danforth shooter's room: docs
TORONTO - Police officers who searched the bedroom of a shooter shortly after he carried out a deadly attack in Toronto’s Greektown last summer found a stockpile of ammunition and gun accessorie...
Jan 16, 2019
Colorism reveals many shades of prejudice in Hollywood
The breakthrough representation of minorities in Hollywood blockbusters has ignited a frequently overlooked discussion about whether prejudice isn’t just about the colour of a person’s ski...
Jan 16, 2019
U.S. says China's death sentence against Canadian 'politically motivated'
TORONTO - The U.S. State Department says China’s death sentence against a Canadian man is “politically motivated.” Wednesday’s statement from U.S. deputy spokesman Robert Palla...
Jan 16, 2019
UN authorizes monitoring of Yemen cease-fire in key port
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize a U.N. mission to monitor implementation of a cease-fire and the withdrawal of rival forces from Yemen’s key port of Hodeida ag...
Jan 16, 2019
New advisory board to help RCMP modernize amid history of bullying, harassment
OTTAWA - The federal government is creating an external board of civilian advisers to help the RCMP modernize after years of grappling with internal bullying and harassment. The long-anticipated move ...
Jan 16, 2019
England, Wales set to make 'upskirting' photos an offence
LONDON - Britain’s Parliament has approved a law that will make it illegal to take so-called “upskirting” photos. The House of Lords made no changes to a voyeurism bill that would ba...
Jan 16, 2019
Broadway theatres to dim lights to honour Carol Channing
NEW YORK - Broadway is remembering Tony-winning actress Carol Channing. The marquee lights of every Broadway theatre will dim at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday to honour Channing, who died Tuesday at her home in...
Jan 16, 2019