Category Archives: Canadian Press
Alicia Keys to pay tribute to Clive Davis during Black Ball
NEW YORK - Alicia Keys is paying tribute to the record executive who offered her a recording contract more than 15 years ago at her charity’s annual black-tie event. Music mogul Clive Davis will...
Aug 30, 2016

Lochte mum on returning to Brazil, will compete on 'DWTS'
NEW YORK - Ryan Lochte isn’t saying whether he’ll return to Brazil to face a charge of filing a false police report over a gas station encounter during the Olympics. Lochte tells ABC’...
Aug 30, 2016
Canadian IndyCar driver Hinchcliffe taking a spin on 'Dancing with the Stars'
TORONTO - Canadian IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe is taking a lap around the dance floor. The 29-year-old Oakville, Ont., native will appear on the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars.&...
Aug 30, 2016

Coldplay endorsement one of many for #FillTheSeats Paralympic campaign
TORONTO - When Greg Nugent started receiving thousands of Twitter notifications last Wednesday, he figured something had gone terribly wrong with his Paralympic fundraising campaign. The 42-year-old E...
Aug 30, 2016
Keys outlasts fellow American Riske in late night at US Open
NEW YORK - Madison Keys slept until almost 11 a.m. Monday. She didn’t arrive at Arthur Ashe Stadium until 6:30 p.m., knowing that a late night on court awaited her. Keys and fellow American Alis...
Aug 30, 2016
Nightclub where man was killed gives up liquor license
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - State officials say the Virginia Beach nightclub where a man was fatally shot during an event hosted by rapper Young Jeezy has given up its liquor license. Representatives of the...
Aug 30, 2016

Husband of Heart singer Ann Wilson arrested for assault
SEATTLE - Authorities say the husband of Heart lead singer Ann Wilson is being held on investigation of assaulting two relatives during the group’s show in suburban Seattle. The Seattle Times is...
Aug 30, 2016

Trudeau suggests to China: Improve your image by tightening ties with Canada
BEIJING - Justin Trudeau delivered a message to powerful business leaders in Beijing on Tuesday, shortly after his plane touched down: China needs a little more Canada. The prime minister tried to sel...
Aug 30, 2016
UN: France's burkini ban a 'stupid reaction' to extremism
GENEVA - The U.N. human rights office says local bans in France on burkini swimwear amount to “a grave and illegal breach of fundamental freedoms” and a “stupid reaction” to re...
Aug 30, 2016
Hurricane to pass 'dangerously close' to Hawaii's Big Island
HONOLULU - The Central Pacific Hurricane Center on Monday issued a hurricane watch for the Big Island of Hawaii, saying Hurricane Madeline could pass “dangerously close.” The storm should ...
Aug 30, 2016