Category Archives: Canadian Press
Conservative leadership hopeful goes after IMF head for 'left-wing ideology'
HALIFAX - Candidates vying for the leadership of the Conservative Party took aim at the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday, saying its endorsement of the Trudeau government’s “left-w...
Sep 14, 2016
Ex-UN investigators call for release of Canadian academic jailed in Iran
NEW YORK - Twenty former United Nations special human rights investigators added their voices on Wednesday to the growing calls for Iran to release a jailed Canadian-Iranian academic. They raised Homa...
Sep 14, 2016
DIVIDED AMERICA: How China fueled pain and Trump support
HANNIBAL, Ohio - Crushed by Chinese competition and feeling betrayed by mainstream politicians, workers in the hills of eastern Ohio are embracing Donald Trump and his tough talk on trade. For decades...
Sep 14, 2016
Luxury home market slips in Vancouver, but picks up in Toronto, Sotheby's says
TORONTO - A report by Sotheby’s International Realty Canada says sales of luxury homes in Vancouver cooled in July and August, however the high-end market picked up in the Toronto area. The real...
Sep 14, 2016

NDP prevents caucus revolt in Montreal over Tom Mulcair's continued leadership
MONTREAL - The NDP managed to avert a caucus revolt in Montreal on Wednesday, as MPs emerged to show continued support for outgoing leader Tom Mulcair. The party is now trying to turn its attention to...
Sep 14, 2016
Harbor Freight recalls trailers due to lack of side lights
DETROIT - Harbour Freight Tools is recalling more than 374,000 trailers because they may not have red side marker lights as required by federal safety standards. The recall covers certain Haul Master ...
Sep 14, 2016
Canada's Chernove adds third medal of Paralympics, gold in cycling time trial
RIO DE JANEIRO - Canadian cyclist Tristen Chernove is at his best when he’s sailing along at 40 kilometres an hour under the soothing heat of the sun. Life is about as close as it can be to perf...
Sep 14, 2016

Bayer buying Monsanto, will create global chemical, ag giant
American seed and weed-killer company Monsanto and German medicine and farm chemical maker Bayer are combining in a deal that could help farmers produce higher yields to address challenges from global...
Sep 14, 2016
Police: Boy's death under daycare beanbag chair accidental
SALT LAKE CITY - Utah police say they believe a toddler accidently suffocated under a bean bag chair after a day care worker sat on it. Sgt. Joe Monson said Tuesday investigators came to the determina...
Sep 14, 2016
Bank of Canada senior deputy says adapt to slower growth and low rates
LONDON - The senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada says investors and those in the financial system need to adapt to the reality of slower growth and associated low interest rates. In a speech ...
Sep 14, 2016