Category Archives: Canadian Press
Mexico: Deforestation for avocados much higher than thought
MEXICO CITY - Deforestation caused by the expansion of Mexican avocado orchards is much higher than previously thought, authorities said Monday. Talia Coria, an official in the attorney general’...
Oct 31, 2016
The 13 women who could testify to Cosby's 'signature' acts
PHILADELPHIA - Did Bill Cosby drug and molest young women as part of a “signature” crime spree spanning five decades? Prosecutors preparing for his sexual-assault trial hope to call 13 of ...
Oct 31, 2016
White supremacist for Trump targets independent in Utah call
SALT LAKE CITY - An independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin criticized Republican Donald Trump on Monday over an automated call in Utah from a white nationalist supporter who calls McMullin a...
Oct 31, 2016
FBI news too late to sway millions of early voters
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump’s supporters may hope that last week’s FBI revelation about the Hillary Clinton email investigation might give the Republican’s campaign a boost. But itR...
Oct 31, 2016
Feds targeted adoptee from South Korea because of crimes
SALEM, Ore. - A man who was adopted as a 3-year-old from South Korea almost four decades ago and flown to America is in detention awaiting deportation because of “the severity of his criminal hi...
Oct 31, 2016
Cutler, Howard lead Bears to 20-10 win over Vikings
CHICAGO - Jay Cutler’s halftime speech - yup, that Jay Cutler - helped the Chicago Bears turn a strong start into one surprising victory. Cutler threw for 252 yards and a touchdown after missing...
Oct 31, 2016
DeRozan has 33 points in another record-setting night as Raptors beat Nuggets
TORONTO - DeMar DeRozan continues to rewrite the Toronto Raptors record book, and is showing no signs of slowing down. The two-time all-star poured in 33 points, becoming the first player in franchise...
Oct 31, 2016
Warner Bros.' 'The Flash' film loses director Rick Famuyiwa
LOS ANGELES - The Warner Bros. and DC Comics film “The Flash” has hit a roadblock. Director Rick Famuyiwa on Monday said in a statement that he and the studio could not “come togethe...
Oct 31, 2016
Tepin will look to secure trainer Casse second straight Cup Mile crown
ARCADIA, Calif. - Ricoh Woodbine Mile champion Tepin will make her title defence in the US$2-million Breeders’ Cup Mile from the middle of the pack. The heralded mare, trained by Mark Casse - ei...
Oct 31, 2016
Former prime minister Paul Martin welcomes signing of Canada-EU trade deal
MONTREAL - Europe’s decision to sign the Canada-EU trade agreement shows it chose not to shut its borders despite the tumult caused by the Brexit vote, former prime minister Paul Martin said Mon...
Oct 31, 2016