Category Archives: Canadian Press
CRTC renewing most TV provider licences for one year instead of the usual seven
TORONTO - Canada’s broadcast regulator renewed the licences of most TV service providers for one year, rather than the usual seven-year term, as it keeps a close eye on whether their basic cable...
Nov 21, 2016

Officers douse pipeline protesters in subfreezing weather
CANNON BALL, N.D. - Authorities on Monday defended their decision to douse protesters with water during a skirmish in subfreezing weather near the Dakota Access oil pipeline, and organizers said at le...
Nov 21, 2016

2012 Olympic women's steeplechase champ fails doping retest
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Yulia Zaripova, the Russian gold medallist in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2012 London Olympics, was among 12 more athletes sanctioned Monday after testing...
Nov 21, 2016
Sabra recalls hummus amid listeria contamination fears
WASHINGTON - Some varieties of Sabra hummus sold in the United States and Canada are being recalled amid concerns over possible listeria contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says says ...
Nov 21, 2016

US stock indexes bust records as oil prices jump
NEW YORK - A jump in oil prices helped pull U.S. stocks to record highs Monday as investors continue to hope for a cut in oil production that could help prices go higher. The start of the week once ag...
Nov 21, 2016

The Tenors to sing O Canada at Grey Cup - without controversial former member
TORONTO - Canadian opera group The Tenors, who caused a stir with their performance at Major League Baseball’s all-star game last summer, will sing the national anthem at the Grey Cup game on Su...
Nov 21, 2016
Canadian women reclaim second spot in world rugby rankings, Canadian men 18th
TORONTO - Canada has regained second spot in the world women’s rugby rankings in the wake of its lopsided 48-7 win over fifth-ranked Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. The Canadian women, runners-up...
Nov 21, 2016
Canada's fourth-largest wireless phone company to be renamed Freedom Mobile
TORONTO - Wind Mobile, Canada’s fourth-largest mobile phone company, is changing its name to Freedom Mobile and moving to upgrade its network. The company, which was acquired by Shaw Communicati...
Nov 21, 2016
RCMP officer found guilty of abusing his 11-year-old son in 'disturbing' case
OTTAWA - An Ottawa judge found a suspended RCMP counter-terrorism officer guilty in a “gut-wrenching” case Monday after hearing how the accused chained up his 11-year-old son in the baseme...
Nov 21, 2016
WestJet Airlines to start serving McDonald's coffee on its flights
CALGARY - A Canadian coffee company brew battle has been decided, with McDonald’s Canada winning the right to fly its McCafe brand on WestJet aircraft. WestJet CEO Gregg Saretsky said Monday Tim...
Nov 21, 2016