Category Archives: Canadian Press
In their own words: Reactions to the signing of the new NAFTA deal
OTTAWA - Some of what was said after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreeme...
Nov 30, 2018
Omaha archdiocese: 38 clergy accused of sex abuse since '78
OMAHA, Neb. - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha released a list Friday of 38 priests and other clergy members who have been credibly accused of sexual misconduct, a move prompted by a request fr...
Nov 30, 2018
Edmonton Oilers acquire forward Valentin Zykov off waivers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Valentin Zykov off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes. The 23-year-old native of St. Petersburg, Russia has appeared in 13 games for Carolina thi...
Nov 30, 2018
Tears at Calgary murder trial as officer describes how he discovered girl's body
CALGARY - A police officer testified Friday how he discovered a young girl’s lifeless body in some bushes east of Calgary, triggering an outburst of emotion in the courtroom during a double murd...
Nov 30, 2018
Mayor leans toward missing Kid Rock-led parade after remarks
Nashville Mayor David Briley’s office says he’s “inclined not to participate” in a Christmas parade if Kid Rock remains grand marshal. The comment follows a Fox & Friends i...
Nov 30, 2018
Vonn plans to return next season for races at Lake Louise
Lindsey Vonn can’t bring herself to say goodbye to ski racing without one final run at her favourite course. So she intends to extend her farewell tour into next season. The all-time winningest ...
Nov 30, 2018
Lawyers ask for stay or new trial for Travis Vader in deaths of missing seniors
EDMONTON - Lawyers for a man convicted of killing two missing Alberta seniors have asked the Alberta Court of Appeal to throw out his manslaughter conviction or order a new trial. Travis Vader was sen...
Nov 30, 2018
Returning captains tend to enjoy going back to old homes
Like many before NHL team captains before him, San Jose Sharks captain Erik Karlsson figures to receive a rousing ovation when he makes his return to Ottawa on Saturday to face the Senators. Even when...
Nov 30, 2018
Mississauga MetroStars to kick off debut MASL season in Baltimore
The Mississauga MetroStars jump into the deep end of the Major Arena Soccer League on Saturday, kicking off with a visit to the defending champion Baltimore Blast. The expansion team features such fam...
Nov 30, 2018
Alberta revises deficit to $7.5 billion, grapples with oil price differential
EDMONTON - Alberta’s finance minister says the widening gap in the price Canadian oil is fetching won’t affect this year’s budget, but if left unchecked it will mean hard times ahead...
Nov 30, 2018