Category Archives: Canadian Press
Baloney Meter: does the UN migration compact 'attempt to influence' media?
OTTAWA - “It attempts to influence how our free and independent media report on immigration issues.” - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer on the UN Global Compact for Migration, Dec. 4, 201...
Dec 13, 2018
In the news today, Dec. 13
Four stories in the news for Thursday, Dec. 13 --- CHINA CONFIRMS DETENTION OF TWO CANADIANS Two Canadian men have been detained in China on suspicion of “endangering national security,” t...
Dec 13, 2018
'People talk about deep sadness:' Scientists study climate change grief
His canvases are painted from first-hand observation by a brush wielded in the outdoors and glow with the colours of the Canadian wilderness. But British Columbia artist Dominik Modlinski doesn’...
Dec 13, 2018
Huawei and 5G: Experts clash on the risk to Canada's national security
OTTAWA - Allowing Chinese firm Huawei Technologies to help build Canada’s 5G wireless networks could give Beijing backdoor access to revealing data about Canadians, security analysts warn. But a...
Dec 13, 2018
'My life is held in suspension:' Omar Khadr wants changes to bail conditions
EDMONTON - Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr says he will continue to fight for his freedom. Khadr, 32, was in an Edmonton courtroom Thursday to apply for changes to bail conditions which were...
Dec 13, 2018
Coach accused of sexual assault says apology letter was misinterpreted
SARNIA, Ont. - A former high-ranking gymnastics coach accused of sexual assault told his trial Thursday that when he apologized to his accuser for “crossing the line,” he wasn’t refe...
Dec 13, 2018
Two Canadians detained on suspicion of 'endangering national security': China
BEIJNG, China - Two Canadian men have been detained in China on suspicion of “endangering national security,” the country’s foreign ministry said Thursday. Spokesman Lu Kang confirme...
Dec 13, 2018
Fire ruins 80 per cent of Congo capital's voting machines
KINSHASA, Congo - An early-morning fire in Congo’s capital destroyed nearly 80 per cent of the capital city’s voting machines just 10 days before the presidential election, officials said ...
Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday's Games
Wednesday’s Games NHL Calgary 6, Philadelphia 5, (OT) Vegas 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Chicago 6, Pittsburgh 3 Anaheim 6, Dallas 3 — AHL Syracuse 8, Toronto 1 Utica 5, Providence 2 Binghamton 5, ...
Dec 12, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Wednesday’s Games NHL Calgary 6 Philadelphia 5 (OT) Vegas 3 N.Y. Islanders 2 Chicago 6 Pittsburgh 3 Anaheim 6 Dallas 3 — AHL Syracuse 8 Toronto 1 Utica 5 Providence 2 Binghamton 5 Rocheste...
Dec 12, 2018