Category Archives: Canadian Press
Nova Scotia's review of jail deaths is 'ad hoc', in need of reform:minister
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s health minister says the lack of health information included in a review of a jailhouse death shows the province’s oversight system is both “ad hoc” and...
Aug 25, 2016
Keith absence likely to disrupt Canadian defence; Muzzin could see greater role
Mike Babcock will have to sift through the pile of lineup cards sitting in his car and come up with something new after two key members of Canada’s World Cup team pulled out this week with injur...
Aug 25, 2016
Halifax police say infant's death considered suspicious, more tests needed
Halifax police say they are investigating the death of a three-month-old boy. Const. Dianne Woodworth said officers were called to an apartment on Windmill Road in Dartmouth last Friday around 9:15 p....
Aug 25, 2016
One in five Canadian extremist travellers is a woman, federal report says
OTTAWA - Women account for about one-fifth of extremists from Canada who head overseas, says the government’s latest public report on terrorism. In some cases women have taken their children to ...
Aug 25, 2016
Clinton says controversies behind her; Trump begs to differ
NEW YORK - Hillary Clinton vigorously defended her family’s foundation against Donald Trump’s criticism on Friday and declared she’s confident there will be no major further accusati...
Aug 25, 2016
Homeland Security investigating Leslie Jones website hack
LOS ANGELES - Department of Homeland Security investigators said Thursday they are investigating the hack of Leslie Jones’ website that revealed several private details of the actress-comedian&#...
Aug 25, 2016
Avalanche hire Bednar to replace Roy as coach
Joe Sakic had to rush his coaching search after the abrupt resignation of Patrick Roy. He doesn’t believe the Colorado Avalanche rushed their hire. After interviewing candidates with varying deg...
Aug 25, 2016
CFIA confirms whirling disease in fish from lake in Banff National Park
BANFF, Alta. - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says whirling disease has been discovered in fish from Johnson Lake in Banff National Park. The CFIA says it’s the first time it has confirmed ...
Aug 25, 2016
Canadiens name Eric Crawford pro scouting director as Karpan joins Las Vegas
MONTREAL - Eric Crawford was promoted to director of professional scouting by the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday to replace Vaughn Karpan, who has joined the new NHL franchise in Las Vegas. Crawford, ...
Aug 25, 2016
Crossbow incident leaves three dead, one injured in east-end Toronto
TORONTO - Three people suffering from what appeared to be wounds from a crossbow died in Toronto on Thursday in an incident that rocked an otherwise quiet neighbourhood in the city’s east end. P...
Aug 25, 2016