Category Archives: Canadian Press
Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic back in ATP top 25, Shapovalov into top 30
Canadian tennis player Milos Raonic is back in the top 25 of the ATP world rankings. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., jumped four spots to 25 in the latest rankings released Monday after advancing to the...
Aug 20, 2018
Seahawks release longest-tenured player, Canadian punter Jon Ryan
RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks have put an end to the kicking competitions in training camp, releasing kicker Jason Myers and Canadian punter Jon Ryan, who had been the longest-tenured member of...
Aug 20, 2018

Electric vehicle sales growing, but supply, lack of knowledge remain barriers
OTTAWA - Sticker shock and a limited selection are two main factors that discourage more Canadians from buying an electric vehicle, a new survey of car sales representatives suggests - two issues sure...
Aug 20, 2018

Nova Scotia to face surgical delays as replacements sought for Saudi trainees
HALIFAX - The pending departure of almost 60 Saudi Arabian medical residents because of a diplomatic spat will cause surgical delays over the coming months, says an official with the Nova Scotia Healt...
Aug 20, 2018
Prosecutors investigate hiker deaths in Italy gorge flood
MILAN - Italy’s environmental minister on Tuesday urged prosecutors to look at both possible criminal responsibility and administrative lapses that may have contributed to the deaths of 10 peopl...
Aug 20, 2018
Blood pressure medication recall due to potential cancer risk expanded
TORONTO - A recall of medications used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure has been expanded over concerns additional lots of the drugs may contain a substance that can increase the risk of...
Aug 20, 2018

Lottery for parent sponsorship to be replaced, more applications to be accepted
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is scrapping an unpopular lottery system for reuniting immigrants with their parents and grandparents and is increasing the number of sponsorship applications it will a...
Aug 20, 2018
Riders head coach Jones dials up solid defensive gameplan against Stamps
Saskatchewan head coach and general manager Chris Jones has been criticized for some of his tough personnel decisions and stubbornly sticking to a quarterback rotation. But there’s no questionin...
Aug 20, 2018
Mom of 7-year-old B.C. girl charged with second-degree murder in child's death
LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, B.C. - The mother of a seven-year-old girl from Langley, B.C., has been charged with second-degree murder in the child’s death. The Integrated Homicide Investigation T...
Aug 20, 2018
Siblings attacked by dog as city set to adopt new animal-control bylaw
Montreal’s mayor called on pet owners to take responsibility for their animals on Monday after a weekend dog attack on two young siblings that caused serious injuries. Police said a four-year-ol...
Aug 20, 2018