Category Archives: Canadian Press
Cisco laying off 5,500 employees amid tech upheaval
SAN FRANCISCO - Cisco Systems is laying off 5,500 employees as the internet gear maker scrambles to adapt to a technology upheaval that has triggered similar cutbacks to other storied tech companies. ...
Aug 17, 2016
Vandals even dumped paint in fridge of new North Vancouver house: police
VANCOUVER - Police in North Vancouver say vandals dumped over 15 pails of paint on appliances, countertops and the floor of a newly constructed house, causing $80,000 in damage. RCMP Cpl. Richard De J...
Aug 17, 2016
Arbitrator puts off decision on Alouettes receiver Carter's suspension appeal
Montreal receiver Duron Carter will be allowed to play when the Alouettes visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night. Carter had a hearing on Wednesday into his appeal of a one-game suspension for his...
Aug 17, 2016
Philpott to stop using high-end vehicles from limo company owned by Liberal
OTTAWA - Health Minister Jane Philpott will stop using a pricey limousine service owned by a Liberal supporter after Conservatives complained about a $1,700 bill for transportation in the Greater Toro...
Aug 17, 2016
Another one: Sprinter Andre De Grasse through to 200-metre final with Bolt
RIO DE JANEIRO - Andre De Grasse cruised into another final at the Rio Olympics. The star sprinter from Markham, Ont., finished alongside reigning champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica in the men’s 200...
Aug 17, 2016
Quebec politicians cautious when questioned on possible burkini ban
QUEBEC - It would be difficult for Quebec to follow the lead of the French cities that have banned burkini swimsuits, the province’s international relations minister said Wednesday. Christine St...
Aug 17, 2016
Public Works has list of 29 Canadian women thought to be deserving of honour
OTTAWA - Status of Women prepared a list in March 2012 of 29 prominent women from Canadian history it thinks deserve to have buildings named in their honour. Public Services and Procurement Canada say...
Aug 17, 2016
Brazilian police say Lochte, US swimmers were not robbed
RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian police said Thursday that swimmer Ryan Lochte and three U.S. teammates were not robbed after a night of partying, and the intoxicated athletes instead vandalized a gas stati...
Aug 17, 2016
Donaldson, Gibbons brush off spat in Blue Jays' dugout
NEW YORK - Blue Jays slugger Josh Donaldson and manager John Gibbons brushed off their brief but heated exchange in the dugout Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. The fiery Donaldson, last year’s AL MV...
Aug 17, 2016
Calgary Flames hire former Coyotes executive Don Maloney as a pro scout
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames hired Don Maloney as a pro scout Wednesday. Maloney joins the Flames after serving nine seasons as the Arizona Coyotes executive vice-president, GM and alternate governor....
Aug 17, 2016