Category Archives: Canadian Press
Quebec seniors working to preserve potato they say bears religious sign
The residents of a Quebec seniors’ home say a potato they believe has a divine message is bringing them strength and comfort. The cook at the centre was slicing potatoes Aug. 22 when he accident...
Sep 02, 2016
Review of Quebec judge's murder conviction reaches next phase
QUEBEC - The only Canadian judge ever convicted of first-degree murder is getting another look at his case. A spokesman for the Justice Department confirms that Jacques Delisle’s case will be su...
Sep 02, 2016
Saskatchewan city lifts all watering restrictions following oil spill
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Officials in a Saskatchewan city affected by an oil spill say all watering restrictions have been lifted. But North Battleford residents are still being asked to use water in...
Sep 02, 2016
Back strain sidelines Flames' Monahan for upcoming World Cup of Hockey
CALGARY - Team North America will be without Calgary Flames forward Sean Monahan for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. Flames general manager Brad Treliving said in a release that Monahan sustained a ...
Sep 02, 2016

The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, Sept 2 ____ TRUDEAU TAKES LIGHTER TOUCH ON CHINESE VISIT: After holding high level talks with Chinese leaders this week and raising touchy issues like human r...
Sep 02, 2016
N. Carolina transgender bathroom trial delayed
RALEIGH, N.C. - The trial over a North Carolina law governing transgender restroom access is being pushed back by several months, an attorney for residents challenging the law said Friday. U.S. Magist...
Sep 02, 2016
David Frost eagles 18th to take first-round lead at Shaw Charity Classic
CALGARY - South Africa’s David Frost eagled the 18th hole to move atop the leaderboard after the opening round of the Shaw Charity Classic on Friday. Frost’s putt from about 30 feet took s...
Sep 02, 2016
Leafs goaltender Andersen suffers upper-body injury in Olympic qualifier
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen suffered an upper-body injury in an Olympic qualifying game on Friday. Andersen left the game after colliding with a Danish teammate in a game against ...
Sep 02, 2016
Harassment finding against ex-CRTC commissioner nixed due to 'witch hunt'
TORONTO - A former commissioner of Canada’s telecommunications and broadcast regulator was treated unfairly by an investigator who found he had harassed a woman, Federal Court ruled Friday. In a...
Sep 02, 2016
NASA spacecraft beams back close-up views of Jupiter's poles
LOS ANGELES - A NASA spacecraft has captured the best views of Jupiter yet, revealing turbulent storms in the north pole. Jupiter’s northern polar region is stormier than expected and appears bl...
Sep 02, 2016