Category Archives: Canadian Press
Lightning strike sends Wisconsin radio host to hospital
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - A Wisconsin sports talk radio host had a good reason when listeners heard dead air this week: He’d just been struck by lightning. Bill Michaels was hit Thursday in Eau Claire ...
Aug 17, 2018
Restaurant cites worldwide freakout over its french fries
WATERVILLE, Maine - A Maine restaurant says news about the anger surrounding a change in its french fries has reached people all over the world. Bolley’s Famous Franks co-owner Leslie Parsons te...
Aug 17, 2018
Alex Jones accused of destroying evidence in defamation case
AUSTIN, Texas - Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was accused in court filings Friday of destroying evidence relevant to the case of families from Sandy Hook Elementary School who are suing him for claim...
Aug 17, 2018
Whitecaps midfielder Felipe has nothing to prove playing against Red Bulls
VANCOUVER - It’s a game Felipe calls “a special one” but the Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder says there is nothing personal playing against the New York Red Bulls. The Whitecaps match...
Aug 17, 2018

Aretha Franklin's funeral set for Aug. 31 in Detroit
NEW YORK - Aretha Franklin’s funeral will be held Aug. 31 in her hometown of Detroit. The late singer’s publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn, said Friday that the funeral, to be held at Greater Grac...
Aug 17, 2018

Maas says he needs to lead by example as Esks try to improve discipline problems
EDMONTON - When it comes to demanding that the Edmonton Eskimos play with more discipline, head coach Jason Maas says setting the example starts with him. He admitted this week that’s too often ...
Aug 17, 2018
Toronto must convey dissatisfaction over Ontario move to cut council: Tory
Toronto’s mayor says the city must convey its “strong dissatisfaction” over the Ontario government’s move to slash the size of municipal council when local politicians and staf...
Aug 17, 2018
Quebec announces plan to compensate taxi drivers after Uber's arrival
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has outlined how it intends to compensate taxi drivers who’ve seen the value of their permits plummet since the arrival of ride-hailing service Uber in the provi...
Aug 17, 2018
Banff's Sunshine ski resort upset with proposed guidelines from Parks Canada
BANFF, Alta. - An internationally known ski resort in Banff National Park says a plan proposed by Parks Canada could hinder its future success. The proposed site guidelines for Sunshine Village releas...
Aug 17, 2018

Stan Lee gets 3-year restraining order against ex-adviser
LOS ANGELES - Stan Lee’s restraining order against a former business manager has been extended for three years. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved the move Friday, ordering Keya Morgan ...
Aug 17, 2018