Category Archives: Canadian Press
Prince Harry, Meghan aim to keep baby arrival plans private
LONDON - Prince Harry and his pregnant wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, say they have decided to keep plans around their first baby’s arrival private. Kensington Palace officials said in a st...
Apr 11, 2019
Louisville hosting Muhammad Ali week 3 years after his death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Louisville will host its third annual Ali Week to celebrate Muhammad Ali’s impact and mark the third anniversary of the famed boxer’s death. The events spanning June 1-9 ...
Apr 11, 2019
In the news today, April 11
Six stories in the news for Wednesday, April 11 --- MILITARY SHAVES RESTRICTIONS ON PONYTAILS The Canadian military isn’t letting its hair down just yet, but for the first time, women in uniform...
Apr 11, 2019
Liberals put 'right to housing,' anti-poverty laws into omnibus budget bill
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are using their omnibus budget bill to legislate a “right to housing” in Canada, a pledge advocates worry could fall short of being the historic step the gove...
Apr 11, 2019
First genetically modified salmon to hit Canadian stores as Ottawa gives its OK
HALIFAX - Genetically modified salmon raised in Prince Edward Island are poised for the leap to grocery shelves, a Canadian first that has left traditional producers concerned about setting their farm...
Apr 11, 2019
Keeping Canada's power on will require 20,000 new workers by 2022
OTTAWA - Canada’s electricity providers say they need to appeal to a younger and more diverse workforce if they’re going to keep the country’s lights on. A new report on the industry...
Apr 11, 2019
Different pictures emerge of La Loche school shooter requesting youth sentence
REGINA - Saskatchewan’s highest court has reserved its decision on whether a young man who shot and killed four people and injured seven others in a northern community should be sentenced as a y...
Apr 11, 2019
Military shaves restrictions on women in uniform wearing ponytails
OTTAWA - The Canadian military isn’t letting its hair down just yet, but for the first time, women in uniform will be allowed to wear ponytails. The move, which also makes nylon stockings option...
Apr 11, 2019
Geoffrey Rush wins case against Sydney newspaper publisher
CANBERRA, Australia - Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush won his defamation case on Thursday against a Sydney newspaper publisher and journalist over reports he had been accused of inappropriate behavi...
Apr 11, 2019
Edmonton Pride Festival cancelled this year citing 'current events'
EDMONTON - The organizers of the Edmonton Pride Festival have cancelled this year’s event, citing “current political and social environment.” A letter from the board of directors say...
Apr 11, 2019