Category Archives: Canadian Press

Lisee and Couillard talk transportation on the Quebec campaign trail
MONTREAL - Transport rolled onto the scene of the Quebec election campaign on Saturday as two of the main party leaders promised to help travellers get around if elected. Speaking at a small airport i...
Sep 01, 2018

John McCain was 'a friend to Canada' says Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan was among Canadian officials who attended John McCain’s funeral in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, and he called the senator a “friend to Canada.R...
Sep 01, 2018

Deal, or no NAFTA deal, uncertainty means consumers lose out, say experts
OTTAWA - Under almost any normal circumstance, the negotiation of a trade pact between countries should result in benefits for consumers, say experts who are closely watching the North American free t...
Sep 01, 2018

As busy year continues to unfold, teen star Jordyn Huitema faces soccer decisions
Things are happening very fast for Jordyn Huitema. The 17-year-old from Chilliwack B.C., has already won 11 caps for Canada and recently made two guest appearances for European powerhouse Paris Saint-...
Sep 01, 2018
High court pick Kavanaugh and his carefully constructed life
WASHINGTON - Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s life seems as carefully constructed as the Supreme Court arguments he will hear if he is confirmed to the high court. He checks all the boxes of the ways of ...
Sep 01, 2018
Workers and companies left in limbo after Trans Mountain pipeline ruling
Workers and companies who were set to be employed on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion have been left wondering where they stand as construction on the project begins to shut down. Ryan Bruce, dir...
Sep 01, 2018

Papadopoulos: Trump 'nodded' at suggestion of Putin meeting
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump “nodded with approval” at the suggestion of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a court filing that seeks leniency for a forme...
Sep 01, 2018

9 injured in blaze at German refinery; hundreds evacuated
BERLIN - Nine people have been injured in a blaze at an oil refinery in Bavaria, and another 1,800 people living close by were temporarily evacuated. Police said the fire spread quickly after a loud d...
Sep 01, 2018
Indonesia announces surprise bid for 2032 Olympics
JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesia will bid to host the 2032 Olympics following the success of the Asian Games held there over the past two weeks, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said in a surp...
Sep 01, 2018
No winning ticket for Friday night's $34 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for Friday night’s $34 million Lotto Max jackpot. That means the jackpot for the next draw on Sept. 7 will grow to approximately $50 million, and two Maxmill...
Sep 01, 2018