Category Archives: Canadian Press
Toronto public health investigating measles case in infant who travelled abroad
TORONTO - Public health officials in Toronto say people who travelled on two Saudia Airlines flights in late April, as well as those who attended the city’s Humber River Hospital last week may h...
May 07, 2018
Saskatoon to host Four Nations Cup international women's hockey tournament
SASKATOON - The Four Nations Cup international women’s hockey tournament will be held Nov. 6-10 in Saskatoon. Canada will host the annual event involving the United States, Canada, Finland and S...
May 07, 2018
Nova Scotia marijuana outlets to be 'bright, open, inviting,' corporation says
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s legal marijuana stores will be “bright, open, and inviting” - but the product itself will be sold in secure containers and then sealed in a paper bag. Concept...
May 07, 2018
Loblaw eyes recreational marijuana market in Newfoundland and Labrador
TORONTO - Loblaw Companies Ltd. is looking to sell recreational marijuana in Newfoundland and Labrador, as the provincial body handling pot sales has included the company on its list of potential lice...
May 07, 2018
Indigenous protesters angry over Muskrat Falls detained on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - A number of Indigenous elders and demonstrators were arrested for trespassing Monday on Parliament Hill after breaching a designated perimeter for protests during a rally against the Muskrat ...
May 07, 2018
2 Canadian men die in weekend Michigan crash
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - Two Canadians are dead after a small plane crashed at an airport in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The crash occurred Saturday at Sanderson Municipal Airport in Sault Ste....
May 07, 2018
Iran-Contra figure Oliver North named president of the NRA
ATLANTA - Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North’s appointment as the next president of the National Rifle Association gives some star power to the gun lobby but also inspires disdain by gun-control advo...
May 07, 2018
Van Gundy won't return to Pistons as coach or team president
DETROIT - After four seasons of mostly mediocre results, the Detroit Pistons are moving on without Stan Van Gundy. He won’t return as president of basketball operations and he isn’t stayin...
May 07, 2018
Millennials embrace royal wedding for pushing traditions
TORONTO - Laura Moniz was never especially interested in the British Royal Family, but she is going all out to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The 32-year-old schoolt...
May 07, 2018
Town considers allowing parking on Taylor Swift's street
WESTERLY, R.I. - A Rhode Island town where Taylor Swift owns an oceanfront mansion is considering allowing parking on her street. The town council in Westerly is scheduled on Monday night to discuss a...
May 07, 2018