Category Archives: Canadian Press

Martin Brodeur returns to Devils in business role
NEWARK, N.J. - Martin Brodeur is back with the New Jersey Devils organization many hoped he’d never leave. Brodeur rejoined the Devils on Wednesday as executive vice-president of business develo...
Aug 29, 2018

Nova Scotia sinkhole grows slightly, now 'undercutting' nearby parking lot
OXFORD, N.S. - The unpredictable sinkhole that has swallowed trees and picnic tables in a Nova Scotia park is continuing to grow - and has now inspired a song. The park in Oxford, N.S., remains roped ...
Aug 29, 2018

People with disabilities face significant barriers in education system: commission
TORONTO - Ontario’s education system needs to modernize its approach to supporting disabled students at every age level and do more to eliminate persistent barriers they face in school, the prov...
Aug 29, 2018
Canadian women well back at world amateur team golf championship
MAYNOOTH, Ireland - Canada is tied for 39th after the opening round of the world amateur women’s team golf championship. Jaclyn Lee of Calgary, Naomi Ko of Victoria and Maddie Szeryk of London, ...
Aug 29, 2018

B.C. extends state of emergency to deal with wildfires across province
VICTORIA - British Columbia has set a record this year for the amount of land scorched by wildfires as the province extended a state of emergency to Sept. 12. Provincial statistics show almost 12,985 ...
Aug 29, 2018

Yale researchers find heat held in Arctic Ocean doubles in 30 years
Newly published research suggests the amount of heat stored in a vast section of the Arctic Ocean has doubled over the last 30 years, adding another blow to sea ice that helps regulate the planet̵...
Aug 29, 2018
B.C. promotes breastfeeding for infants in government care after court ruling
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has outlined a five-point plan to promote breastfeeding and stronger mother-child bonds for infants who are in provincial care. The plan based on a report fr...
Aug 29, 2018

Lacrosse legend Gary Gait named GM of Canada's women's lacrosse program
OTTAWA - Gary Gait has been named the general manager of the Canadian women’s field lacrosse national program. He will be responsible for overseeing the teams at the upcoming 2019 under-19 women...
Aug 29, 2018

Older adults taking opioids at risk for toxicity or death, report says
TORONTO - When most people think about opioid overdoses, it’s typically a younger person that comes to mind. But it’s often older Canadians who bear the brunt of detrimental effects relate...
Aug 29, 2018

More allegations of racism linked to Manitoba Hydro site dubbed 'Keeyask-atraz'
WINNIPEG - A report into working conditions at a Manitoba Hydro site details allegations of racism, sexual harassment and prison-like living conditions. “I feel alone and segregated, and too sca...
Aug 29, 2018