Category Archives: Canadian Press
Brooke Henderson returns to hero's welcome in hometown Smiths Falls
SMITHS FALLS, Ont. - Busloads of schoolchildren clad in red and white lined the paths of a local park in Brooke Henderson’s hometown on Friday to celebrate the star Canadian golfer and her break...
Sep 09, 2016
Study: Five-second rule is too generous for fallen food
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - It might be time to reconsider the five-second rule when thinking about eating food that has fallen on the floor. Researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey say in a new stu...
Sep 09, 2016
Ex-financial adviser accused of fraud using Tim Duncan funds
SAN ANTONIO - A former financial adviser for retired Spurs star Tim Duncan is facing fraud charges over millions of dollars in lost investments. Charles Banks of Atlanta was arrested Friday in San Ant...
Sep 09, 2016
Newfoundlanders to gather to commemorate 15th anniversary of 9/11
GANDER, N.L. - Fifteen years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a Newfoundland town that hosted nearly 7,000 plane passengers will pause to reflect on the tragedy and their unexpected connection to it....
Sep 09, 2016
Two Kitimat residents hope to save birds by clawing back house-cat freedom
KITIMAT, B.C. - A proposal by two residents of Kitimat, B.C., could send fur flying as they seek civic regulations on house cats. Laurel Woodhill and Hilda Littman are appealing to Kitimat council to ...
Sep 09, 2016
After dirt bike accident left Dieleman paralyzed, he found freedom in the pool
RIO DE JANEIRO - There’s a sense of euphoria Jonathan Dieleman feels when he slides out of his chair and into the cool water of the swimming pool. “Swimming for me was a way to get out of ...
Sep 09, 2016
Commons finance committee told Liberals will table CPP bill in coming weeks
OTTAWA - Parliament will have a say this fall on the proposed expansion of the Canada Pension Plan as the Liberals signalled today that new legislation to implement the changes will be coming in Octob...
Sep 09, 2016
Vancouver police to get naloxone nasal spray in case of opioid exposure
Vancouver police officers and support staff will soon have access to the nasal-spray form of naloxone to protect themselves against accidental exposure to toxic opioids such as fentanyl. Chief Adam Pa...
Sep 09, 2016
Hurtado looks to redeem himself for missing net as Whitecaps visit Crew
VANCOUVER - Erik Hurtado is done thinking about his missed opportunities. The Vancouver striker is ready to redeem himself for missing the net on seven shots in the last game as the Whitecaps (8-13-7)...
Sep 09, 2016
Drugged driving suspect allegedly exposes himself in police station lobby
AJAX, Ont. - A 22-year-old southern Ontario man who was arrested, released, and arrested again, is facing several charges including a count for allegedly exposing himself in a police station. Investig...
Sep 09, 2016