Category Archives: Canadian Press
Halifax Pride under fire for resolution targeting pro-Israel materials
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s official Opposition leader is criticizing efforts to oust a pro-Israel campaign from a Halifax Pride event, saying it’s an “absurd injustice” for a grou...
Oct 03, 2016
A quick look at changes introduced by Ottawa in recent years for housing market
OTTAWA - The federal government has introduced numerous measures in recent years in efforts to stabilize housing markets. Here’s a quick look at some of them: Oct. 3, 2016: The federal governmen...
Oct 03, 2016
Appeals court upholds order against Pence on Syrian refugees
INDIANAPOLIS - A federal appeals court on Monday dismissed as “nightmare speculation” Indiana Gov. Mike Pence’s fears that Syrian refugees could commit acts of terror, siding with a ...
Oct 03, 2016
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran offensive lineman LaBatte to extension
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed veteran offensive lineman Brendon LaBatte to a contract extension through the 2017 season Monday. The six-foot-four, 304-pound LaBatte is in his fifth seas...
Oct 03, 2016
Rose's goal not enough for win as Canada, Germany draw at Women's U17 World Cup
AMMAN, Jordan - Deanne Rose scored for Canada in a 1-1 draw with Germany on Monday at the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup. Rose scored in the 21st minute to give Canada a 1-0 lead. Germany level...
Oct 03, 2016
Family optimistic after UofT student released on bail in Bangladesh
TORONTO - The family of a Toronto university student who was detained in Bangladesh after surviving a terrorist attack is expressing cautious optimism now that the young man has been released on bail,...
Oct 03, 2016
Feeling close to 100 per cent, Andersen will make Leafs debut in Saskatoon
TORONTO - Frederik Andersen will have a better grasp on his health Tuesday night when he’ll make his exhibition debut in the Toronto Maple Leafs net. The 27-year-old goalie, who has been nursing...
Oct 03, 2016
Hijab-wearing student prevented from taking exam for refusing to show ears
MONTREAL - A Montreal junior college is trying to determine how to accommodate a student who was prevented from taking an exam because she wouldn’t temporarily remove part of her hijab, a school...
Oct 03, 2016
Corrections investigating murderer's escape from Saskatchewan Penitentiary
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Federal corrections officials say they’re investigating how a convicted murderer escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert. Correctional Service Canada s...
Oct 03, 2016
US-Russia relations plummet further over Syria, Ukraine
WASHINGTON - Already testy, relations between the United States and Russia plummeted Monday as Washington suspended diplomatic contacts with Moscow over failed efforts to end the war in Syria and Pres...
Oct 03, 2016