Category Archives: Canadian Press
Delay in trial for polygamous sect trio accused of transporting minors
CRANBROOK, B.C. - Opening arguments have been delayed in the case of three people tied to a fundamentalist polygamous sect in southeastern British Columbia as lawyers wrangled over evidence the court ...
Nov 22, 2016
Canada not immune to 'hate wave,' former White House adviser says
A high-profile political commentator and former White House policy adviser warned Tuesday that the same class tensions and divisive forces that swept Donald Trump to power could easily take root in Ca...
Nov 22, 2016
'Traditional Canadian winter' in store for most: Weather Network
The Weather Network is predicting a cold and potentially stormy winter for much of the country. The network has issued its winter forecast and suggests it will be a “more traditional” Cana...
Nov 22, 2016
Four stories in the news Tuesday, Nov. 22
Four stories in the news for Tuesday, Nov. 22 --- TRIAL INVOLVING POLYGAMOUS SECT IN B.C. TO BEGIN The trial for three people with ties to a fundamentalist polygamous sect in southeastern British Colu...
Nov 22, 2016
Iraqi forces move to retake another Mosul neighbourhood
IRBIL, Iraq - Iraqi troops gained a foothold Tuesday in another neighbourhood in the northern city of Mosul after fierce battles against Islamic State militants dug in behind heavy fortifications, acc...
Nov 22, 2016
Turkey abandons child marriage bill following outrage
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey’s government on Tuesday scrapped a proposal that critics said would have allowed men accused of sexually abusing underage girls to go free if they were married to their v...
Nov 22, 2016
A scare, then relief after powerful Japan quake and tsunami
TOKYO - At first, it was 2011 all over again. “It really came back. And it was so awful. The sways to the side were huge,” Kazuhiro Onuki said after northeastern Japan was jolted Tuesday b...
Nov 22, 2016
Paul, Griffin lead Clippers to 123-115 win over Raptors
LOS ANGELES - The streaking Clippers are playing with purpose. Even after handling a quality opponent, they hardly sounded satisfied. Chris Paul had 26 points and 12 assists, Blake Griffin also scored...
Nov 21, 2016
Scores and Schedule
Monday’s Games NHL Colorado 3 Columbus 2 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 5 Pittsburgh 2 Buffalo 4 Calgary 2 Nashville 3 Tampa Bay 1 Dallas 3 Minnesota 2 (OT) Edmonton 5 Chicago 0 San Jose 4 New Jersey 0 ̵...
Nov 21, 2016
Monday's Games
Monday’s Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Colorado 3 Columbus 2 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 5 Pittsburgh 2 Buffalo 4 Calgary 2 Nashville 3 Tampa Bay 1 Dallas 3 Minnesota 2 (OT) Edmonton 5 Chicago 0 San Jose ...
Nov 21, 2016