Category Archives: Canadian Press

Eric Lamaze and mare Fine Lady 5 win bronze medal in Olympic equestrian
RIO DE JANEIRO - Eric Lamaze has won a bronze medal in individual show jumping at the Rio Olympics. The Schomberg, Ont., rider and his brown mare Fine Lady 5 knocked down one rail - the only one they ...
Aug 19, 2016

Many people reluctant to switch genders even for a short period of time:study
FREDERICTON - Men and women may talk about how the other half has it made, but a recent study suggests only 56 per cent would grab a chance in the opposite sex’s body for even one week. A study ...
Aug 19, 2016

Colombia singer's bike taken, jokingly apologizes to Shakira
BOGOTA - Carlos Vives, who recently recorded a song about a bicycle with Shakira, has jokingly apologized to his fellow Colombian singer for being unable to give her a ride on his bike after it was st...
Aug 19, 2016
Former football player pleads not guilty to Kansas charges
WICHITA, Kan. - Former Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle has pleaded not guilty to several charges in Kansas. Randle on Friday pleaded not guilty to a criminal threat charge stemming from accu...
Aug 19, 2016

Small Business Minister Chagger becomes House leader in cabinet "adjustment"
OTTAWA - Bardish Chagger isn’t promising that she won’t stifle debate on key government legislation if it means getting it through Parliament in a timely manner. But the self-described, li...
Aug 19, 2016
'Hey, Thor:' Dog and family reunited almost 2 years after dognapping
WINDSOR, N.S. - This time, it was the dog that came back. Dawn Mengering and her family thought they had lost their beloved pet forever when they moved to Windsor, N.S., from British Columbia last Aug...
Aug 19, 2016

Safety group calls for better tracking of amusement park injuries
TORONTO - As one of the largest fairs in North America opened its doors in Toronto on Friday, safety advocates say better tracking of amusement park injuries could help protect Canadians who take part...
Aug 19, 2016
CP NewsAlert: Canada wins bronze in women's soccer with 2-1 win over Brazil
SAO PAOLO, Brazil - Goals by teenager Deanne Rose and superstar Christine Sinclair lifted Canada onto the medal podium Friday, earning a bronze for the second straight Olympics in a 2-1 win over Brazi...
Aug 19, 2016
Jury to deliberate for a second week at Richard Henry Bain murder trial
MONTREAL - The judge presiding over Richard Henry Bain’s first-degree murder trial isn’t worried the jury is taking its time with its deliberations. Quebec Superior Court Justice Guy Courn...
Aug 19, 2016
Senate opens door to independent oversight of senators' spending
OTTAWA - The Senate is opening the door to the idea of outsiders taking a second look at its spending. “We have not and will not waver from our commitment to be more transparent, efficient and a...
Aug 19, 2016