Category Archives: Canadian Press
Design complete, price tag reduced for road to cut-off First Nation
WINNIPEG - An isolated reserve near the Manitoba-Ontario boundary has cleared what might be the last major hurdle to getting a much-needed road to connect the community to the outside world and secure...
Nov 25, 2016
N Korea, Swedish envoy discuss Canadian detainee, news agency says
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea says it has discussed the issue of a Canadian detainee with the Swedish ambassador in the country. Hyeon Soo Lim, a pastor with the Light Korean Presbyterian Ch...
Nov 25, 2016
Federal and Quebec governments under pressure to finance Montreal train project
MONTREAL - The federal and Quebec governments are under pressure to quickly commit funding for Montreal’s new $5.9-billion electric train project, which the Caisse de depot is promoting as a mod...
Nov 25, 2016
Sexual abuse in English soccer exposed as victims speak out
LONDON - Former English soccer players who were subjected to years of sexual abuse by youth team coaches entrusted with their care are breaking cover to expose the game’s dark secrets. Harrowing...
Nov 25, 2016
Shoppers hunt for deals, hit the shops for entertainment
NEW YORK - Shoppers were on the hunt for deals and were at the stores for entertainment Friday as malls opened for what is still one of the busiest days of the year, even as the start of the holiday s...
Nov 25, 2016
British serial killer gets life sentence for murdering 4 men
LONDON - British serial killer Stephen Port was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Friday for the murders of four young gay men whom he met online. Judge Peter Openshaw said Port should die...
Nov 25, 2016
Oilers GM seeing real signs of progress; Edmonton on track to end decade-long playoff drought
On a conference call with scouts Thursday morning, Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli broke down the team’s progress from last season and found improvement in just about every area....
Nov 25, 2016
Hamilton faster than Rosberg in 1st 2 Abu Dhabi practices
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Lewis Hamilton warmed up for his bid to wrestle the Formula One title from Mercedes rival Nico Rosberg with the fastest time in the first two practice sessions Friday...
Nov 25, 2016
Sensors to measure 'fan quakes' at Michigan-Ohio State game
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Stadium is sure to be rocking on Saturday when Ohio State and Michigan take the football field, and geologists will find out just how much through the use of seismographs. Ohio S...
Nov 25, 2016
Long Song: Aretha's anthem gobbles Thanksgiving conversation
DETROIT - Aretha Franklin’s lengthy version of the national anthem ahead of the Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings matchup may have been as much a topic at Thanksgiving dinner as the game itself. F...
Nov 25, 2016