Category Archives: Canadian Press
CFL fines Austin and removes him from sidelines for contacting official
TORONTO - Kent Austin won’t be on the sidelines this weekend when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats host the CFL’s top team. CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge CFL fined Austin $10,000 on Wednesday an...
Sep 28, 2016
'Pure love:' Sister remembers slain Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks
The sister of slain Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks says he was “pure love” and was trying to be a peacemaker before he was shot outside a nightclub. Hicks, 23, and some of his teammates wer...
Sep 28, 2016
Trudeau defends LNG project approval as splitting differences among critics
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used a Goldilocks defence Wednesday in an effort to position the federal Liberals in the sweet spot of a boiling debate over energy development and environmental...
Sep 28, 2016
Preliminary hearing for ex-Quebec deputy premier could last six weeks: lawyers
QUEBEC - The preliminary hearing for former Quebec deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau and her co-accused on fraud charges could last up to six weeks, lawyers in the case said Wednesday. Normandeau and...
Sep 28, 2016
Despite harsh reviews, Trump resists new debate approach
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa - Unmoved by harsh debate reviews, a defiant Donald Trump renewed his attacks against a former Miss Universe winner on Wednesday, showing no sign of making big changes to his mess...
Sep 28, 2016
Canadiens Shaw to face hearing with NHL after boarding Caps' Hobbs
Montreal Canadiens forward Andrew Shaw will have a hearing with the NHL to determine if a fine or suspension is warranted after boarding a Washington Capitals player during a pre-season game, the leag...
Sep 28, 2016
Stories of courage, sacrifice as three Nova Scotians awarded medals of bravery
HALIFAX - Three Nova Scotians were presented with provincial medals of bravery Wednesday, each of their stories described by the premier as a testament to selflessness, courage and sacrifice. During a...
Sep 28, 2016
Concert for Fort Mac raises almost $188K; organizers seek $200K by Thanksgiving
TORONTO - A benefit concert held to raise funds in support of Fort McMurray residents devastated by wildfires last spring has received almost $188,000 in donations, volunteer organizers said Wednesday...
Sep 28, 2016
First Waterloo, Ont., then the world: A look at BlackBerry's roller-coaster ride
WATERLOO, Ont. - Here is a look at BlackBerry’s 30-year roller-coaster ride: 1984: Research In Motion is founded by University of Waterloo engineering student Mike Lazaridis and University of Wi...
Sep 28, 2016
Probe: Malaysian jet downed by missile launcher from Russia
NIEUWEGEIN, Netherlands - Dutch-led criminal investigators said Wednesday they have solid evidence that a Malaysian jet was shot down in 2014 by a Buk missile that was moved into eastern Ukraine from ...
Sep 28, 2016