Category Archives: Canadian Press
Exiled Bangladeshi publisher Tutul wins free speech prize
LONDON - A Bangladeshi author and publisher injured in an attack by suspected militants has won a writing award celebrating free speech. Ahmedur Rashid Chowdhury shares the PEN Pinter prize with Canad...
Oct 13, 2016
5 Russian race walkers banned for doping
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Five Russian race walkers have been suspended for four years after testing positive for EPO. The sanctions were announced Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The fi...
Oct 13, 2016
East Coast homeowners helped by neighbours, as they await word from governments
As Cape Breton and Newfoundland residents begin the unfamiliar work of struggling to recover from flooding damage brought by torrential Thanksgiving rainfall, the hope is that charities, governments a...
Oct 13, 2016
Nova Scotia throne speech says help for adult learners, first-time homebuyers
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s Liberal government tabled its second throne speech Thursday, drawing a scathing review from opposition parties who described it as “thin soup” filled with ...
Oct 13, 2016
Times a-changin': Nobel jury says lyrics can be literature
STOCKHOLM - There’s no question about Bob Dylan’s genius as a songwriter or his profound impact on popular culture in America and beyond. But not everyone thinks he deserves a Nobel Prize ...
Oct 13, 2016
Kids brought J.K. Simmons to film, and maybe back to theatre
LOS ANGELES - Fans of J.K. Simmons’ work in television and film may have the actor’s two children to thank. A veteran of New York theatre, Simmons moved into TV and movie work after his tw...
Oct 13, 2016
Idaho early 5-2 favourite for Pattison Canadian International turf event
TORONTO - Three-year-old Idaho is the early 5-2 favourite for the $1-million Pattison Canadian International turf event. Idaho drew the No. 3 post Thursday at the race draw and will be ridden by Ryan ...
Oct 13, 2016
Infantino: FIFA to decide in January on expanded World Cup
ZURICH - FIFA wants to decide in January if the 2026 World Cup will expand from its 32-team format, with 40 or 48 teams the favoured options. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday he expect...
Oct 13, 2016
Domestic incident-related charges against former Winnipeg Jet stayed
WINNIPEG - Assault charges have been stayed against a former National Hockey League star and Winnipeg city councillor. Manitoba’s justice department says in a statement that the Crown has entere...
Oct 13, 2016
Canadian writer accuses Trump of sexual assault more than a decade ago
Donald Trump responded to allegations of sexual misconduct from a Canadian writer by drawing attention to her physical appearance, saying “Look at her… I don’t think so,” as he...
Oct 13, 2016