Category Archives: Canadian Press
Metis taking Manitoba government to court in hydro spat after talks break down
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Metis Federation says it is taking the province to court in a dispute over planned hydro projects. Metis federation president David Chartrand met Tuesday with Crown Services Mi...
May 15, 2018
New Alberta parks create world's largest boreal forest preserve: government
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it is creating the world’s largest boreal forest preserve with new wildland parks in the province’s northeast. The five new or expanded areas adjoini...
May 15, 2018
Ottawa working behind the scenes to get Trans Mountain pipeline built: Trudeau
CALGARY - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are some critics who will never be convinced that he’s doing enough to ensure the Trans Mountain expansion project goes ahead, but he adds his ...
May 15, 2018
Sandro Fiorino elevated from interim to head coach of Canada women's rugby team
TORONTO - Rugby Canada made it official Tuesday, confirming Sandro Fiorino as head coach of the Canadian women’s rugby team. The 46-year-old Fiorino had been serving as interim coach since last ...
May 15, 2018
B.C. sport fishing boat 'modifications' led to fatal sinking: TSB
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says modifications made to a commercial sports fishing vessel led to a fatal accident near Tofino, B.C. The 10-metre-long catamaran left Tofino on Apri...
May 15, 2018
A primer on PFAS chemicals, prevalent in baby products, outdoor wear in Canada
OTTAWA - A study conducted by scientists with the Commission for Environmental Co-operation found the presence of toxic chemicals known as PFAS in a number of clothing and textile products bought in C...
May 15, 2018
Non-Indigenous professor gets go-ahead to teach residential schools course
HALIFAX - A non-Aboriginal history professor has been given the green light to teach a residential schools course at Mount Saint Vincent University, despite objections from some who say the course sho...
May 15, 2018
Thunder Bay, Ont., woman charged following Amber Alert for boy, 8
THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Ontario provincial police say a woman wanted following an Amber Alert is facing several charges. Police issued an Amber Alert on Monday after a boy was allegedly taken from a commu...
May 15, 2018
Portugal: Fans interrupt Sporting practice, assault players
LISBON, Portugal - Portuguese football was rocked on Tuesday when a large group of fans forced their way into Sporting Lisbon’s training centre and assaulted its players and staff. Public televi...
May 15, 2018
Canada soccer officials hit the road to help sell 2026 World Cup bid
TORONTO - With the vote on the 2026 World Cup host less than a month away, Peter Montopoli is a man on the move. The sales pitch for the joint bid by Canada, the U.S. and Mexico has taken the general ...
May 15, 2018