Category Archives: Canadian Press
Reactions to the death of rock pioneer Fats Domino
NEW YORK - Reactions to the death of Fats Domino, the rock ‘n’ roll pioneer who died Tuesday at age 89: “He was one of my greatest inspirations. God was tops - but earthly, Fats was ...
Oct 25, 2017
Olympic slopestyle champ Howell feels rejuvenated after taking break from sport
TORONTO - Canadian freestyle skier Dara Howell wasn’t ready for the whirlwind that followed her slopestyle victory at the 2014 Sochi Games. An Olympic champion at 19, she struggled with the spot...
Oct 25, 2017
Brain changes may persist in teenage athletes months after concussion: study
A new Canadian study suggests teenage athletes who sustain concussions may still be experiencing brain changes even after they have been cleared to return to play. Researchers at Western University...
Oct 25, 2017
Ontario makes it illegal to protest outside and near abortion clinics
TORONTO - It will soon be illegal to protest outside and near abortion clinics in Ontario. The legislature passed a bill Wednesday to create zones around the eight clinics in the province of between 5...
Oct 25, 2017
Liberals promise new funds for cash-strapped coast guard, fisheries department
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government has promised an infusion of much-needed cash for the Canadian Coast Guard and federal Fisheries Department, which documents show have suffered from years of chronic und...
Oct 25, 2017
Saskatchewan throne speech promises laws on intimate images, separate schools
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has introduced his final throne speech in the legislature before his upcoming retirement in January. Here’s a look at some of the promises in the speech: ...
Oct 25, 2017
Bombers can clinch home playoff game with victory over B.C. Lions
Justin Medlock and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have another chance to clinch a home playoff game. Medlock’s errant 40-yard field goal attempt gave the Toronto Argonauts a 29-28 home win over Winni...
Oct 25, 2017
Judo Federation chastises Abu Dhabi over Israeli treatment
JERUSALEM - The International Judo Federation is demanding that the United Arab Emirates treat Israeli athletes equally after reports it is banning the Israeli flag at an upcoming contest. The Abu Dha...
Oct 25, 2017
Steve Ladurantaye not returning as managing editor of CBC's 'The National'
TORONTO - The former managing editor of “The National” who was reassigned in the wake of a cultural appropriation controversy will not be returning to the CBC’s flagship news program...
Oct 25, 2017
Dalhousie withdraws complaint against student leader for 'white fragility' post
HALIFAX - Dalhousie University is withdrawing a complaint against a student leader who criticized “white fragility” during a campus controversy over Canada 150 celebrations. The Halifax un...
Oct 25, 2017