Category Archives: Canadian Press
Jagmeet Singh says he's faced barriers to change within New Democratic Party
SURREY, B.C. - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he’s faced barriers to creating change within the party as he reflects on a shaky first year and looks toward the 2019 election. Singh wrapp...
Sep 14, 2018
Buzz Aldrin, who walked on moon, wishes it 'goodnight'
NEW YORK - It’s one thing to look up at the moon in the night sky. It’s another thing to do that when you are the second human ever to walk on it. Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin on Wednesday...
Sep 14, 2018
N.S. inmate who died had mental capacity of seven-year-old boy: family
HALIFAX - The family of a 29-year-old Nova Scotia man who was found unresponsive in a jail cell say his death could have been prevented if he was given proper treatment. Christine Barnes said Thursday...
Sep 14, 2018
In the news today, Sept. 14
Five stories in the news for Friday, Sept. 14 --- ONTARIO LEGISLATURE TO SIT ON SATURDAY Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government will hold a rare Saturday sitting of the legislature to spe...
Sep 14, 2018
Toronto council dispute distracting from key issues, say candidates, voters
TORONTO - Until recently, traffic congestion and lack of affordable housing were expected to dominate Toronto’s fall election, but now some candidates and voters are worried the fierce debate ov...
Sep 14, 2018
Canada's ethics czar wants greater powers to sanction ministers who break rules
OTTAWA - Canada’s ethics watchdog says he would like to have greater powers to impose penalties against cabinet ministers and public office holders who violate conflict rules, including the abil...
Sep 14, 2018
'A different perspective:' Paralyzed Bronco prepares for first game since crash
CALGARY - It might be a fun, trash-talking, celebrity sledge hockey game but to Ryan Straschnitzki, it’s no joking matter. In the Cowboys N Sleds Charity Sledge Hockey game Saturday, the former ...
Sep 14, 2018
Case of man accused in van attack that left 10 dead put over to November
TORONTO - A man accused in a deadly van attack in north Toronto won’t stand trial until next year at the earliest, his lawyer said Friday after the case was put over until November. Alek Minassi...
Sep 14, 2018
In crowded Vancouver mayor's race, one candidate turns right to find space
VANCOUVER - In Vancouver’s crowded mayoral race, observers say one candidate is courting controversy and setting herself apart from others in the field. Political scientist Stewart Prest says th...
Sep 14, 2018
Cuomo's game plan for Dems: Get things done, fight Trump
NEW YORK - In a year awash with liberal challengers aiming to retire establishment Democrats, Andrew Cuomo was an obvious target. A consummate insider, Cuomo is the son of a governor who ran his fathe...
Sep 14, 2018