Category Archives: Canadian Press

Canada's archives prepare for the worst, but some artifacts at risk: officials
As Brazil mourns the loss of irreplaceable artifacts after a fire ravaged the collection at its national museum, Canadian archivists say some of this country’s heritage treasures could also be a...
Sep 04, 2018

Study concludes Canadian oilpatch rules could cut global emissions
CALGARY - Research suggests Canadian oil is among the world’s most carbon-heavy, but Canada’s industry also has rules that if adopted worldwide could make a big dent in global greenhouse g...
Sep 04, 2018
Canada names Davis Cup team for home tie against the Netherlands
TORONTO - Canada’s top four tennis players and a retiring doubles standout have been selected to represent the country in a Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands next month. Team captain Frank D...
Sep 04, 2018
Sickly southern resident killer whale found and given antibiotic dart
PORTLAND, Ore. - Biologists have managed to administer what they believe is a full dose of antibiotics to an emaciated killer whale in the waters off British Columbia. Michael Millstein with the Natio...
Sep 04, 2018

U.S. woman appeals life sentence in Halifax Valentine's Day mall shooting plot
HALIFAX - An American woman who plotted to go on a Valentine’s Day shooting spree at a Halifax mall is appealing her sentence of life in prison, calling it “manifestly harsh and excessive....
Sep 04, 2018

Former senator to replace McCain, at least until January
PHOENIX - Prolonging the uncertainty over who will fill the late John McCain’s U.S. Senate seat, the governor of Arizona on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Sen. Jon Kyl but said he h...
Sep 04, 2018

St. Louis apartment with kitchen-bathroom combo creates stir
ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man is the new tenant of a tiny apartment with a unique layout - the kitchen and bathroom are in the same place. Yep. The toilet, bathtub, oven and sink are all in one room. Th...
Sep 04, 2018

Ticket reseller sues Sheeran promoter in Germany for fraud
BERLIN - International ticket reseller Viagogo filed a suit Tuesday against superstar Ed Sheeran’s promoter for fraud on allegations the company confiscated genuine tickets from concert-goers an...
Sep 04, 2018

'Second-class citizens:' Grand chief says racism ongoing at Manitoba Hydro
WINNIPEG - Indigenous people continue to suffer from racism connected to hydroelectric development in northern Manitoba, the grand chief for the area said two weeks after a review found abuse and viol...
Sep 04, 2018

British sailor's medical issue delays sex assault trial in Halifax
HALIFAX - The trial for two British sailors accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Halifax-area military base was delayed Tuesday because one of the accused was in hospital. Darren Smalley and Si...
Sep 04, 2018