Category Archives: Canadian Press
Trump's idea of 'presidential' diverges from past presidents
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump, that most unconventional of presidential candidates, last spring pledged that he would act perfectly presidential when the time was right. “I will be so presidential t...
Nov 30, 2016
Germany's Lufthansa in new pay offer to end pilots' strike
BERLIN - German airline Lufthansa said Wednesday it has made a modified pay offer to pilots as it seeks to put an end to a long-running dispute that’s seen a succession of strikes over recent da...
Nov 30, 2016
CRTC, consumer advocates to keep eye on new cable rules taking effect Thursday
TORONTO - The CRTC and consumer advocates say they’re keeping a close eye on the country’s TV providers as the final phase of new basic cable packages rules are implemented on Thursday. Af...
Nov 30, 2016
Energy exports help economy bounce back with 3.5% growth in third quarter
OTTAWA - The Canadian economy slightly exceeded expectations in the third quarter to grow at its fastest pace in more than two years and rebound from a second-quarter contraction. The country’s ...
Nov 30, 2016
Three stories in the news today, Nov. 30
Three stories in the news for Wednesday, Nov. 30 --- LATEST READING ON ECONOMIC GROWTH EXPECTED The latest reading on how the Canadian economy is faring is due out this morning. Statistics Canada will...
Nov 30, 2016
Protesters against Aussie refugee treatment delay Parliament
CANBERRA, Australia - Rowdy protesters demonstrating against Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers disrupted Parliament on Wednesday, some gluing their hands to a railing before security offic...
Nov 30, 2016
Rare ferrets settling in, making babies at new Colorado home
DENVER - Dozens of slinky, ferocious and rare ferrets are settling in and making babies at their new home in Colorado, one year after they were released at a wildlife refuge outside Denver. The U.S. F...
Nov 30, 2016
Son of a Cirque du Soleil founder killed on set in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - Officials say a technician with the Cirque du Soleil “Luzia” show who died after being hit in the head by an aerial lift Tuesday is the son of one of the founders of the sh...
Nov 30, 2016
1 of 2 inmates who escaped from California jail recaptured
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Authorities say one of two inmates who sawed their way out of a California jail and vanished last week has been recaptured. The search continues for the other one. The Santa Clara C...
Nov 29, 2016
Gibson makes 39 saves, Ducks hold off Canadiens 2-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. - For much of the first period, the Anaheim Ducks looked overmatched against the top team in the NHL. The Montreal Canadiens were controlling the puck and outshooting Anaheim 15-3 at o...
Nov 29, 2016