Category Archives: Canadian Press
Gender unescapable, in unexpected ways, at campaign's close
WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton is the country’s most famous working mother. For 40 years, she’s been at the centre of countless conversations about gender and politics. Even her pantsuits ha...
Oct 15, 2016
Russia envoy: Tensions with US are probably worst since 1973
Russia’s U.N. ambassador said that tensions with the United States are probably the worst since the 1973 Mideast war. But Vitaly Churkin said Friday that Cold War relations between the Soviet Un...
Oct 15, 2016
In Trump's 'Apprentice' run, reality wasn't what it seemed
WASHINGTON - The skyline shimmers, the music pulses and Donald Trump’s helicopter swoops in for a landing. Oozing authority, the billionaire strides purposefully - in slow-motion, for added impa...
Oct 15, 2016
Connecticut school apologizes for 'Hitler' football play
GREENWICH, Conn. - The headmaster of a Connecticut high school has apologized after its football team named one of its plays “Hitler.” Chris Winters, of Greenwich High School, issued the a...
Oct 15, 2016
Trump out of Atlantic City but an issue in House race there
TRENTON, N.J. - The legacy of Donald Trump’s casino empire disappeared from Atlantic City with last week’s closing of the Trump Taj Mahal, but donations he made years ago are factoring int...
Oct 15, 2016
Jim Obergefell, same-sex marriage plaintiff, to be honoured
CINCINNATI - The lead plaintiff in the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that led to the legalization of same-sex marriage across the county is being honoured with an award given to those that better their co...
Oct 15, 2016
A look at the women making allegations against Trump
A number of women have come forward recently to say they were assaulted, groped or kissed without consent by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Several have said they were moved to go publi...
Oct 15, 2016
Jays replace ailing Travis on roster after knee injury flares up in Cleveland
CLEVELAND - The Toronto Blue Jays replaced the ailing Devon Travis on their roster with Justin Smoak on Saturday, meaning the second baseman/leadoff hitter is done for the season Travis, who has been ...
Oct 15, 2016
Auston Matthews' home debut highlights busy Saturday for Maple Leafs
TORONTO - Saturday evening will carry with it plenty of anticipation for Toronto sports fans. Not only will the Toronto Blue Jays play Game 2 of the American League Championship Series in Cleveland (t...
Oct 15, 2016
Sign of times? New skis: Left 1 Clinton, right 1 Trump
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Here’s a sure sign the 2016 presidential campaign has gone downhill: A Vermont ski maker is out with a new pair featuring Hillary Clinton imagery on the left ski and Donald Tru...
Oct 15, 2016