Category Archives: Canadian Press
U.S. dairy takes aim at Canadian supply management in round 3 of NAFTA
OTTAWA - The first punches in what promises to be a bitter fight over Canada’s protected dairy industry are expected to be thrown during this week’s third round of North American Free Trad...
Sep 25, 2017
Justin Trudeau pays tribute at funeral for Liberal MP Arnold Chan
TORONTO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was one of the scores of people paying tribute at the funeral for Liberal MP Arnold Chan on Saturday morning in Toronto. Chan, the member of parliament for Scar...
Sep 25, 2017
Almost 900 people receive medical attention during Montreal race events
MONTREAL - Almost 900 people received medical attention as 10-kilometre and half-marathon events took place in Montreal under blazing heat, the event’s medical co-ordinator said Sunday. The shor...
Sep 25, 2017
N.S.-born prof and sovereigntist wants to run for Parti Quebecois
MONTREAL - A small fishing village in southwestern Nova Scotia seems like the last place you’d find a voice for Quebec independence. But the latest Parti Quebecois hopeful seeking to run under t...
Sep 25, 2017
Prince Harry praises athletes for service as he helps kick off Invictus Games
TORONTO - The Invictus Games got off to a rollicking start Saturday as scores of war-wounded athletes marched, limped or wheeled their way to thumping martial music, dazzling lights and supportive che...
Sep 25, 2017
Winnipeg police officer upgraded to stable condition after stabbing
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg police officer has been upgraded to stable condition in hospital after being stabbed at a home in the city. Police say officers were responding to a report of a stabbing on Satur...
Sep 25, 2017
Canadian Chamber of Commerce critical of proposed tax reforms by Ottawa
FREDERICTON - Members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce say proposed tax changes for businesses by the federal government are casting business people in a negative light, and the finance minister sh...
Sep 25, 2017
Man gains entry to Yankees clubhouse after game in Toronto
TORONTO - A man was detained by stadium security after gaining entry to the New York Yankees clubhouse after Friday’s game at Rogers Centre. While pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was speaking to reporte...
Sep 25, 2017
Waterton forest will renew after wildfire, but it will take decades: Experts
WATERTON, Alta. - Lockey Craig figures he’ll be long gone by the time Waterton Lakes National Park returns to its former beauty. “I’m 56 so I’m thinking before I die, it won...
Sep 25, 2017
Thelma Chalifoux, former senator and Metis activist, dies in Alberta at 88
ST. ALBERT, Alta. - Metis activist and retired senator Thelma Chalifoux has died. Chalifoux’s daughter, Debbie Coulter, says her mother passed away Friday evening at a care home in St. Albert, n...
Sep 25, 2017