Category Archives: Canadian Press

Not what you sphynx: Women bought pricey, hairless felines that grew fur
Shayla Bastarache was looking for a hairless, sphynx cat and thought she had found a good deal last month on Kijiji. A woman was selling sphynx kittens for $650 - less than half the cost from a breede...
Nov 24, 2016

Mi'kmaq chiefs accept N.S. premier's apology for 'conquered people' legal brief
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq chiefs have accepted an apology from Premier Stephen McNeil for a controversial government legal brief that implied members of a First Nation band are a conquered p...
Nov 24, 2016

Trailer Park Boys to be brand ambassadors for N.B. marijuana producer
MONCTON, N.B. - Some of Canada’s most notorious dope-smoking louts will be brand ambassadors for a New Brunswick marijuana producer. OrganiGram Holdings Inc. (TSX:OGI) says TV’s Trailer Pa...
Nov 24, 2016
WADA suspends anti-doping work at testing lab in Mexico City
MONTREAL - The anti-doping laboratory in Mexico City has been shut down for up to six months for falling below international testing standards. The World Anti-Doping Agency says the lab could be asked...
Nov 24, 2016

Goaltender Rheaume called a pioneer for helping to grow women's hockey
MONTREAL - Players and coaches are well aware of Manon Rheaume’s contribution to women’s hockey. When the goaltender suited up for the Trois-Rivieres Draveurs in a Quebec Major Junior Hock...
Nov 24, 2016

Redblacks comfortable with underdog role in Grey Cup game against Stampeders
TORONTO - The upcoming Grey Cup game between the Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks appears to be a mismatch on paper. Calgary had 15 victories in the regular season while Ottawa had just eight. ...
Nov 24, 2016
Trudeau in Liberia: some quick facts about PM's visit and the country
MONROVIA, Liberia - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in the midst of a two-day visit to Liberia. Here are some facts about his visit and the country: - Trudeau says Canada will provide $10 million ove...
Nov 24, 2016

A quick look at the Liberal government's proposed changes to electoral laws
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has introduced Bill C-33, which will undo some of the measures brought in by the previous government in its controversial Fair Elections Act. Here’s a looked at t...
Nov 24, 2016
Estimated Powerball jackpot grows to $403M on Thanksgiving
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Powerball jackpot is on the upswing again, growing to more than $400 million on the Thanksgiving holiday. The jackpot was an estimated $403 million Thursday after no winning num...
Nov 24, 2016

Premiers look to push Trudeau on health care spending in December
OTTAWA - Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod says the provinces and territories are pushing to make health-care spending a priority when they sit down next month with Prime Minister Justin Trudea...
Nov 24, 2016