Category Archives: Canadian Press
Funding in next budget depends on provinces agreeing to health accord: Philpott
OTTAWA - Health Minister Jane Philpott is hinting that provinces won’t get a promised $3-billion infusion of health care funding in the coming federal budget unless they commit to spend it on ho...
Oct 04, 2016
A modernized Senate? Report gives 21 ways to make a 21st century upper chamber
OTTAWA - A group of senators looking at the future of the upper chamber has laid out 21 recommendations for a modernized Senate. Many of the recommendations have been talked about for months, others f...
Oct 04, 2016
After riff, Bill Clinton reaffirms health-care law support
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio - Bill Clinton tried to avoid muddling his message again as he campaigned for his wife in battleground Ohio a day after he described President Barack Obama’s health care law a...
Oct 04, 2016
PM urged to confront discrimination during ceremony for missing, murdered women
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was pressed to move beyond words to confront racial discrimination against indigenous people during an emotional ceremony on Parliament Hill Tuesday honouring mi...
Oct 04, 2016
Jack Nicklaus, other players say farewell to Arnold Palmer
LATROBE, Pa. - A farewell to the King turned sombre when Jack Nicklaus, his voice cracking as a large tear formed in his left eye, urged the elite and the everyman to remember how Arnold Palmer touche...
Oct 04, 2016
Renowned Vancouver-based architect Bing Thom dead at 75 from brain aneurysm
VANCOUVER - Bing Thom, a Vancouver-based architect whose unique work transformed communities around the world, has died at the age of 75. A statement from his wife Bonnie said Thom was in robust healt...
Oct 04, 2016
Five things to know about Canada's carbon pricing landscape
All provinces and territories face the prospect of some form of carbon pricing by 2018. Here are five things to know: Why a carbon price? Putting a price on carbon is meant to give people and companie...
Oct 04, 2016
New charge for woman who allegedly threw twins out window
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Police have upgraded charges against a Rhode Island mother who allegedly threw her 2-year-old twin boys out a first-floor window. The Providence Journal (http://bit.ly/2cQcyJG ) rep...
Oct 04, 2016
Nova Scotia launches 'birds and bees' videos addressing sexual violence
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia has launched a video campaign on sexual violence that features animated birds and bees discussing consent and other issues at a house party. The campaign - entitled Sexual Violen...
Oct 04, 2016
Oilers' opener, P.K.'s return among notable games in 2016-17 NHL season
The 2016-17 NHL season kicks off Oct. 12. Here are five games to circle on your calendar: OCT. 12 CALGARY AT EDMONTON All opening nights are big, but the Oilers’ is extra special because it will...
Oct 04, 2016