Category Archives: Canadian Press
Chan says his past with Johnson, and future with Zoueva is recipe for success
TORONTO - It was surprising news, and perhaps no one was caught off guard more than Patrick Chan. Just weeks before this figure skating season was set to open, Chan’s coach Kathy Johnson announc...
Oct 18, 2016
Quebec judge convicted of murder seeks bail pending federal review of conviction
QUEBEC - A former Quebec judge found guilty of first-degree murder in his wife’s slaying was back in court Tuesday seeking his freedom pending the outcome of a federal review of his case. Jacque...
Oct 18, 2016
Official: Thousands of Indiana voter registrations altered
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana’s chief elections official said Tuesday that thousands of voter registrations were altered, raising concerns about possible fraud and prompting her office to warn voters t...
Oct 18, 2016
Canadian campaign to boost American spirits makes international headlines
NEW YORK - A social media campaign started by a Toronto-based creative agency has gained international attention for its effort to boost American spirits as the U.S. goes through a fractious president...
Oct 18, 2016
A by-the-numbers look at health-care funding and spending in Canada
OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and her provincial and territorial counterparts are at odds over how much Ottawa should shell out for health-care funding over the coming years. A primar...
Oct 18, 2016
Oilsands research group says it is a 'logical' recipient of carbon tax grants
CALGARY - An environmentalist says that an oilsands research consortium that believes it knows where industry can best improve its environmental practices shouldn’t be considered for grants paid...
Oct 18, 2016
Gord Downie, fighting cancer, to walk audience down 'Secret Path' of indigenous pain
OTTAWA - Gord Downie’s powerful performance in the last concert of the Tragically Hip’s summer tour is now seared into the Canadian collective consciousness. The pained anguish at the mome...
Oct 18, 2016
Transgender rights bill passes key Commons vote, heads to committee
OTTAWA - A bill meant to enshrine the rights of transgender people by adding gender identity and expression to human rights and hate crime laws is heading to the justice committee. The House of Common...
Oct 18, 2016
Witnesses back People writer's account of Trump sex assault
WASHINGTON - People Magazine reported Tuesday that a half-dozen people have come forward to corroborate its writer’s account of being sexually assaulted by Donald Trump and its aftermath. Natash...
Oct 18, 2016
Johnson has been eagerly awaiting rematch with Cormier after 2015 loss
TORONTO - From the moment he tapped the Octagon canvas back in May of 2015, Anthony (Rumble) Johnson has been thinking about this rematch. Daniel Cormier won the light heavyweight title that night whe...
Oct 18, 2016