Category Archives: Canadian Press
Photos of Miley Cyrus raise concern about Joshua trees
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - Social media photos showing Miley Cyrus posing in a Joshua tree have drawn criticism from people concerned about protecting the iconic desert species. The photos posted this wee...
Apr 03, 2019
Vanderbilt's Simisola Shittu says he's entering NBA draft
NASHVILLE - Canada’s Simisola Shittu is entering the NBA draft. Shittu, a freshman at Vanderbilt University and a native of Burlington, Ont., wrote Wednesday on Twitter that “for as long a...
Apr 03, 2019
A capsule look at the women's world hockey championship field
ESPOO, Finland - A capsule look at teams competing in the 2019 women’s world hockey championship April 4-14 in Espoo, Finland. Listed in order of world ranking: GROUP A UNITED STATES Reigning wo...
Apr 03, 2019
Biden: I'll be more mindful of respecting personal space
Former Vice-President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement has made some women uncomfortable, and he promised to be “much mo...
Apr 03, 2019
Report about violence against Downtown Eastside women calls for change
VANCOUVER - A group on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside says Indigenous women need to be included in leadership and decision-making positions in governments and other organizations if violence agai...
Apr 03, 2019
EDC investigating claim it backed SNC-Lavalin on corrupt Angola dam contract
OTTAWA - Export Development Canada is reviewing its decision to provide up to half a billion dollars worth of insurance in 2011 for an SNC-Lavalin contract in Angola after learning of an allegation th...
Apr 03, 2019
Man who starred in immigration documentary is deported
MIAMI - The protagonist of an award-winning film about immigrants infiltrating a Florida detention facility was deported from the U.S., his attorney said Wednesday. Claudio Rojas, 53, was sent back to...
Apr 03, 2019
Instagram stars: Harry, Meghan fastest to hit 1 million fans
LONDON - Pay no attention to Hollywood stars or pop idols. When it comes to Instagram, it seems no one can match the allure of a youthful royal couple expecting their first child. Guinness World Recor...
Apr 03, 2019
Henderson hopes to match Post's Canadian LPGA win record at ANA Inspiration
It’s no secret that Brooke Henderson wants to catch Sandra Post for most wins by a Canadian on the LPGA Tour. Matching Post’s record at this week’s ANA Inspiration - where the Canadi...
Apr 03, 2019
Freeland say lifting U.S. tariffs is part of ratification of the new NAFTA
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is linking the lifting of “absurd” U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel to the ratification of the new North American free-trade d...
Apr 03, 2019