Category Archives: Canadian Press
OECD says Canada must review tax policies to remain competitive with the U.S.
CALGARY - The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada must review its tax policies to remain competitive with the United States. In a report, the Paris-based group says U.S....
Jul 23, 2018
Canada launches NAFTA challenge of 'illegal' U.S. tariffs on solar panels
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government has asked for a NAFTA review of a Trump administration tariff on solar panel cells, saying the 30-per-cent charge is illegal and unfair. The Liberal government consider...
Jul 23, 2018
Witnesses describe shooting rampage at Toronto's Greektown
TORONTO - A lively Toronto neighbourhood known for its restaurants and nightlife was the scene of panic and chaos on Sunday night as a gunman fired at unsuspecting bystanders, killing two and injuring...
Jul 23, 2018
Ryan calls Trump threat to pull clearances 'just trolling'
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s threat to revoke the security clearances of top former officials critical of his administration left congressional leaders stunned and confused, with the Ho...
Jul 23, 2018
Security forces scramble as man approaches ceremonial guard on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - A 24-year-old man was taken into custody Monday morning in connection with an incident during the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill. The Defence Department said th...
Jul 23, 2018
Nova Scotia MLA apologizes for blaming health care costs on 'lifestyle choices'
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia MLA is apologizing for a social media post that appeared to blame rising health care costs on the “lifestyle choices” of the province’s residents. Hugh MacKay...
Jul 23, 2018
TFC's Inebriatti supporters group takes responsibility for fiery Ottawa display
Toronto FC’s so-called Inebriatti supporters’ group has taken responsibility for last week’s fiery display in Ottawa during the Canadian Championship semifinal. The MLS club suspende...
Jul 23, 2018
Alouettes acquire receiver Adarius Bowman in trade with Blue Bombers
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have acquired struggling receiver Adarius Bowman from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers sent the 33-year-old Bowman to Montreal for a conditional eighth-round pi...
Jul 23, 2018
Kay MacBeth, the last surviving member of the Edmonton Grads, dies at 96
TORONTO - They were basketball’s version of “A League of Their Own,” only better, a group of trailblazing women who utterly dominated their sport for a quarter of a century. And on S...
Jul 23, 2018
City of Montreal increases age limit for unsupervised youngsters in pools
MONTREAL - The move by Montreal to increase the minimum age for youngsters to be allowed into its public swimming pools without supervision is getting the thumbs-up from the province’s lifesavin...
Jul 23, 2018