Category Archives: Canadian Press
Kids brought J.K. Simmons to film, and maybe back to theatre
LOS ANGELES - Fans of J.K. Simmons’ work in television and film may have the actor’s two children to thank. A veteran of New York theatre, Simmons moved into TV and movie work after his tw...
Oct 13, 2016
Idaho early 5-2 favourite for Pattison Canadian International turf event
TORONTO - Three-year-old Idaho is the early 5-2 favourite for the $1-million Pattison Canadian International turf event. Idaho drew the No. 3 post Thursday at the race draw and will be ridden by Ryan ...
Oct 13, 2016
Infantino: FIFA to decide in January on expanded World Cup
ZURICH - FIFA wants to decide in January if the 2026 World Cup will expand from its 32-team format, with 40 or 48 teams the favoured options. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday he expect...
Oct 13, 2016
Domestic incident-related charges against former Winnipeg Jet stayed
WINNIPEG - Assault charges have been stayed against a former National Hockey League star and Winnipeg city councillor. Manitoba’s justice department says in a statement that the Crown has entere...
Oct 13, 2016
Canadian writer accuses Trump of sexual assault more than a decade ago
Donald Trump responded to allegations of sexual misconduct from a Canadian writer by drawing attention to her physical appearance, saying “Look at her… I don’t think so,” as he...
Oct 13, 2016
Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie talks about memory loss in CBC interview
TORONTO - Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie says his memory is fading as he battles terminal brain cancer, but he is keeping busy with projects that may include another record. Downie spoke with anc...
Oct 13, 2016
Senior charged with murder found to be a risk before attack at home, trial hears
TORONTO - A Toronto senior accused of murdering a fellow resident in a long-term care home and injuring another was deemed a “chronic risk” to his frail colleagues a year before a deadly a...
Oct 13, 2016
Conference Board predicts LNG investment rebound despite low world prices
CALGARY - The Conference Board of Canada says there’s still room for optimism for Canada’s liquefied natural gas export industry, despite global LNG prices that are expected to remain weak...
Oct 13, 2016
'Impossible to say' what outcome of new housing rules will be: Morneau
TORONTO - Finance Minister Bill Morneau says it’s “impossible to say with absolute clarity” what the impacts of new mortgage rules introduced by Ottawa earlier this month will be. &#...
Oct 13, 2016
Canadian writers and musicians celebrate Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize for literature
Several Canadian writers and musicians are praising Bob Dylan’s selection as the Nobel Prize winner for literature, but the pick is also rankling observers who question the categorization of lyr...
Oct 13, 2016