Category Archives: Canadian Press
Women launch lawsuit in labour-inducing drug case at N.B hospital
MONCTON, N.B. - A proposed class action lawsuit has been launched against New Brunswick’s largest health authority and an obstetrics nurse by women who believe the nurse improperly gave them a l...
Apr 11, 2019
Brexit delay makes time for Canada, Britain to craft trade deal, envoy says
OTTAWA - Britain’s prolonged divorce proceeding from the European Union will give it more time to forge a proper free-trade deal with Canada, says the country’s envoy to Ottawa. The United...
Apr 11, 2019
Gloves come off as Canadian TV rivals battle over fees for carrying NHL games
MONTREAL - Quebecor has proposed putting a corporate dispute with BCE’s Bell Canada on ice until at least April 23 - a move that offers possible relief for hockey fans who prefer their NHL games...
Apr 11, 2019
High court won't hear appeal over sale of armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not delve into the multibillion-dollar sale of Canadian-made light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia. The high court, as is customary, gave no reason today fo...
Apr 11, 2019
Ottawa promises new consultations on land for proposed Halifax CFL stadium
HALIFAX - The federal Crown corporation that owns the land where a stadium could be built for a proposed Halifax CFL franchise has confirmed that more public consultations will be held. Last month, th...
Apr 11, 2019
Speaker says Philpott's caucus ejection not a matter of MP privilege
OTTAWA - Jane Philpott’s parliamentary privileges were not violated when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau booted her and fellow former cabinet minister Jody Wilson-Raybould out of the Liberal caucu...
Apr 11, 2019
Global Affairs warns against travel to Sudan, shuts embassy following coup
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada is warning Canadians to avoid all travel to Sudan after the country’s longtime leader was ousted in a military coup. The military arrested Omar al-Bashir on Thursd...
Apr 11, 2019
New Brunswick Liberals confirm Kevin Vickers is lone leadership candidate
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick’s Liberal party has confirmed Kevin Vickers is the lone candidate for its leadership, setting the stage for his acclamation. The party’s leadership steering com...
Apr 11, 2019
US: Avenatti deceived to prevent 'house of cards' collapse
LOS ANGELES - Federal prosecutors painted a picture of attorney Michael Avenatti on Thursday as a scheming operator who stole millions of dollars from clients, cheated on his taxes, lied to investigat...
Apr 11, 2019
Montreal's Clifford Starke confirms he wants to buy ailing Alouettes
Montreal businessman Clifford Starke has formally announced his intent to purchase the Montreal Alouettes. The 35-year-old chairman of Hampstead Private Capital put out a press release Thursday to con...
Apr 11, 2019