Category Archives: Canadian Press
Willy's poor fit, onerous contract, led to trade from Blue Bombers to Argonauts
WINNIPEG - Kyle Walters believes Drew Willy was given every opportunity to succeed as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ starting quarterback this season. When that didn’t happen, and Willy’...
Sep 12, 2016
Tale of the tape: The numbers behind the US$36 billion PotashCorp-Agrium deal
CALGARY - Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan and Agrium announced Monday they are merging, a move that would create a giant in the agriculture industry. Here’s a look at both companies: Potash Corpora...
Sep 12, 2016
Court dismisses B.C. First Nation's challenge of NEB review for Trans Mountain
VANCOUVER - The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge filed by a North Vancouver First Nation that claimed the National Energy Board’s review of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expan...
Sep 12, 2016
New Miss America begins reign with Atlantic City surf romp
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The heels came off but the crown stayed on as Miss America began her reign with a romp in the Atlantic City surf Monday, hours after winning the title. Savvy Shields, who represe...
Sep 12, 2016

U2's Bono urges Trudeau not to rule out UN's foreign-aid spending target
OTTAWA - U2 frontman Bono is urging Justin Trudeau to resist ruling out a foreign-aid boost to help Canada meet a United Nations development target, even though the Liberal government has deemed it to...
Sep 12, 2016
B.C. family wins $1M lottery prize months after losing house in fire
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A British Columbia family’s difficult summer has been relieved by an unexpected lottery windfall. Sarah Ross of Lumby, B.C., won $1 million in Saturday’s Lotto 6/49 draw, ...
Sep 12, 2016
A look at key numbers for the Conservatives
OTTAWA - The federal Conservative caucus is bringing MPs and senators to Halifax this week as the party plans autumn strategy for the Commons and gets a look at the early days of its leadership race. ...
Sep 12, 2016
Ottawa Redblacks fined by CFL for practising with an ineligible player
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks were fined $5000 by the Canadian Football League on Monday for practising with a player on the six-game injured list. This action is a violation of CFL bylaws. The Redbla...
Sep 12, 2016
Late additions Bouwmeester, Perry and Couture happy to join Canada for World Cup
OTTAWA - Jay Bouwmeester is a late addition to Canada’s World Cup team again, but he doesn’t mind. Bouwmeester, Corey Perry and Logan Couture were all tacked on to Canada’s World Cup...
Sep 12, 2016
Former NBA player Samuel Dalembert charged with battery
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Former Canadian NBA player Samuel Dalembert is facing battery charges after authorities say he hit his girlfriend and her cousin. A Boca Raton police report says police responded to...
Sep 12, 2016