Category Archives: Canadian Press
John Kerry lands in Antarctica, highest US official to visit
MCMURDO STATION, Antarctica - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry became the highest-ranking American official to visit Antarctica on Friday when he landed for a two-day trip during which he’ll h...
Nov 11, 2016
'That others may live': Families remember fallen search-and-rescue techs
OTTAWA - Liz Quinn struggles to hold back tears as she recites the oath taken by all military search-and-rescue technicians, which ends: “That others may live.” For her, the oath is more t...
Nov 11, 2016
Quick Facts about military search-and-rescue technicians
OTTAWA - As Canadians mark Remembrance Day on Friday, they are being encouraged to remember the 13 military search-and-rescue technicians who have died in the line of duty since 1947. Here are some fa...
Nov 11, 2016
Canadians remember and say thank you to those who served and sacrificed
OTTAWA - Canadians from coast to coast paused in remembrance and gratitude Friday for those who offered their lives in service of their country - but it was one young woman’s personal gesture th...
Nov 11, 2016
Four stories in the news Friday, Nov. 11
Four stories in the news for Friday, Nov. 11 --- FANS, CELEBRITIES AND POLITICIANS REMEMBER LEONARD COHEN People from all walks off life are mourning the death of Leonard Cohen. The legendary composer...
Nov 11, 2016
Trump could reshape Justice Department's civil rights focus
WASHINGTON - A Donald Trump administration could radically reshape the Justice Department, particularly civil rights efforts that became one of its most pressing and high-profile priorities over the p...
Nov 11, 2016
Bahrain: UK royal trip ends, fears of overlooked crackdown
MANAMA, Bahrain - As a commemoration for British dead from World War I attended by Britain’s Prince Charles reached its end, the call to Friday prayer in Bahrain from nearby Shiite mosques began...
Nov 11, 2016
Report: US close to accepting 100s of Australia's refugees
CANBERRA, Australia - The United States and Australia are close to announcing a deal in which the U.S. would resettle hundreds of asylum seekers banished by Australia to Pacific island camps, a newspa...
Nov 11, 2016
Elford solid as Ontario Blue blanks Saskatchewan at women's U18 championship
REGINA - Tristyn Elford made 24 saves as Ontario Blue shut out Saskatchewan 2-0 on Thursday in the second day of the preliminary round at the Canadian under-18 women’s hockey championship. Alici...
Nov 11, 2016
At least 13 workers die in garment factory fire in India
NEW DELHI - A fire that broke out in the basement of a garment factory trapped and killed at least 13 workers as they slept early Friday in the building just outside New Delhi, a government official s...
Nov 11, 2016