Category Archives: Canadian Press
Only Ontario gave firm timeline for when it will open family liaison unit
OTTAWA - When the Liberal government unveiled the details of the national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls this summer, the federal Justice Department also said it would de...
Oct 17, 2016
Pasta and beef on menu for Italy state dinner
WASHINGTON - A little more than 24 hours before President Barack Obama hosts his final White House state dinner, for Italy’s prime minister, guest and celebrity chef Mario Batali appeared as coo...
Oct 17, 2016
Indictment: Ex-judge exchanged nude photos for tossed cases
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A former Arkansas judge accused of giving lighter sentences to defendants in exchange for nude photos and sexual acts tried to bribe witnesses and had an accomplice threaten to mak...
Oct 17, 2016
Longtime Cape Breton clown facing sexual assault, exploitation charges
SYDNEY, N.S. - A man who performs as “Klutzy” the clown in Cape Breton has been charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation and sexual interference. Cape Breton Regional Police say th...
Oct 17, 2016
Tears, tributes for former cabinet minister, premier Jim Prentice in Parliament
OTTAWA - Tributes to former federal cabinet minister and Alberta premier Jim Prentice are pouring in days after he and three others died in a plane crash, from tearful memories shared on Parliament Hi...
Oct 17, 2016
B.C. fires Vancouver School Board after investigation into bullying, budget
VANCOUVER - All nine members of the Vancouver School Board have been fired following months of controversy over allegations of bullying in the workplace, the prospect of school closures and concern ov...
Oct 17, 2016
Families of missing, murdered indigenous women want answers on liaison units
OTTAWA - The families of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls say they are anxiously awaiting more details about the programs and services they were promised to help them navigate the justi...
Oct 17, 2016
Woman who fatally struck dancers at Ohio concert charged
PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio - A 74-year-old woman who killed two people after she drove onto a makeshift dance floor during a community concert near Cleveland has been charged with four counts of aggravated v...
Oct 17, 2016
Bill Clinton campaigns for Hillary in New Hampshire
HANOVER, N.H. - Former President Bill Clinton said Monday his wife’s supporters should reach out to Donald Trump fans after Election Day. Campaigning for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary ...
Oct 17, 2016
Cleveland Indians poke fun at Blue Jays over Bautista's 'circumstances' comment
TORONTO - The Cleveland Indians are having some social media fun at the Blue Jays’ expense, with Jose Bautista the latest target. The Toronto slugger, who went hitless in the first two games of ...
Oct 17, 2016