Category Archives: Canadian Press
California man pleads not guilty to murder of police
INDIO, Calif. - A California gang member pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder charges in the killing of two Palm Springs police officers in what authorities called an ambush during a domestic dispute...
Oct 12, 2016
Federal government will spend $55 million over three years on rail safety
MONTREAL - The federal government is making about $55 million available over three years to improve rail safety across country, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said Wednesday. Projects eligible for fu...
Oct 12, 2016
Trans Mountain pipeline builder says approval could create target for attackers
CALGARY - Kinder Morgan Canada is anticipating more attacks by activists if its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion from Edmonton to the West Coast is approved, president Ian Anderson says. Approval cou...
Oct 12, 2016
Taco restaurant in hot water after invoking Trump on social media
TORONTO - A Toronto restaurant is promising a charity drive to help women as an apology after invoking Donald Trump’s rant boasting of alleged sexual assaults to promote its menu offerings. Mexi...
Oct 12, 2016
Fed saw no-hike decision in September as 'close call'
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve officials last month kept a key interest rate unchanged but saw the decision as a “close call.” Many believed that the case for a rate hike had strengthened in...
Oct 12, 2016
Edmonton QB Reilly and RB White join Lions' WR Burnham as CFL top performers
TORONTO - Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly and running back John White and B.C. receiver Bryan Burnham are the CFL top performers for Week 16. Reilly completed 25-of-34 passes for 346 yards and two to...
Oct 12, 2016
Maple Leafs No. 1 overall pick Auston Matthews makes history in NHL debut
OTTAWA - Just one game into his NHL career and Auston Matthews has already made his mark. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 draft became the first player in NHL history to score four goals in his reg...
Oct 12, 2016
Quebec comedian allowed to appeal ruling he must pay $35,000 to artist he mocked
MONTREAL - A Quebec comedian is being allowed to appeal a ruling he must pay $35,000 to a young artist for mocking his appearance and singing. The Quebec Human Rights Tribunal ruled in July that Mike ...
Oct 12, 2016
Saskatchewan premier tells Ottawa that Clinton's climate plan a better approach
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should look south of the border before implementing a carbon tax in Canada. Wall said the climate change plan released this w...
Oct 12, 2016
Nobel-winning Canadian astrophysicist turns to mysteries of dark matter
HALIFAX - Having helped rewrite the basic laws of physics, Canadian scientist Arthur McDonald has moved on to one of the universe’s biggest mysteries. Awarded a Nobel physics prize last year for...
Oct 12, 2016