Category Archives: Canadian Press
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, Oct. 7 CANADA GAINS 67,200 NET JOBS IN SEPTEMBER: The country’s labour force beat expectations last month by gaining a healthy 67,200 net new jobs, with...
Oct 07, 2016
Obama ends 'victory tax' on some US Olympic athletes
WASHINGTON - America’s Olympic athletes will no longer pay a so-called victory tax under a bill President Barack Obama has signed into law. The IRS will now be prohibited from taxing most medals...
Oct 07, 2016
US ready to start talks with Canada on Columbia River Treaty
SPOKANE, Wash. - The United States is ready to start talks with Canada to update the Columbia River Treaty. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell made that announcement Friday after talking with Secretary of St...
Oct 07, 2016
Trump to focus ads on Pennsylvania, Ohio
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump is changing some of his advertising plans. He’s focusing more than ever on Pennsylvania and Ohio, a sign of the importance his campaign is placing on those two states. ...
Oct 07, 2016
Blue Jays use the long ball to leave Rangers in a hole in the ALDS
ARLINGTON, Texas - Just one win away from the American League Championship Series and with ace Aaron Sanchez poised to pitch next, the Blue Jays come home firmly in the driver’s seat of their AL...
Oct 07, 2016
Canada heading home from FIFA U17 women's World Cup after loss to Venezuela
AMMAN, Jordan - Canada is out of the FIFA under-17 women’s World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Venezuela on Friday. The Canadians hit the crossbar twice and held 57 per cent of possession, but struggl...
Oct 07, 2016
Bombers DB Johnson to miss two games after anti-doping violation
Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Bruce Johnson has been suspended for two games due to an anti-doping violation. Johnson tested positive for the banned stimulant Methylenedioxyamphetamine. He was ...
Oct 07, 2016
Manitoba child services won't return toddler to social worker grandmother
WINNIPEG - A supervisor with a Manitoba indigenous child-welfare agency says her grandson has been apprehended by another agency and authorities won’t give her temporary custody despite her 15-y...
Oct 07, 2016
Hurricane Matthew sends Caribbean-bound cruise to Maritimes instead
HALIFAX - Hurricane Matthew has forced a Disney cruise ship scheduled for a southern jaunt to divert to Atlantic Canada. The Disney Magic was to leave New York City Friday for the Bahamas and Florida,...
Oct 07, 2016
In Tucson, the country's only city of gastronomy on display
TUCSON, Ariz. - Over 100,000 people are expected this weekend at a uniquely Tucson food and folk festival known for its wide range of international cuisine, art and performances. Tucson Meet Yourself ...
Oct 07, 2016