Category Archives: Canadian Press
Otters in tough to repeat as OHL champions with new coach and minus offensive stars
The Erie Otters will begin their Ontario Hockey League title defence with a rookie coach and without many of the stars that helped them to a CHL-record fourth straight 50-win season in 2016-17. With l...
Sep 20, 2017
Rugby Canada looks to turn men's program around with new coach and framework
TORONTO - After firing coach Mark Anscombe following a failed first crack at World Cup qualifying, Rugby Canada is starting to put the people in place to help turn around the men’s national team...
Sep 20, 2017
Boy killed at huge protests over Togo president's tenure
LOME, Togo - A 10-year-old boy was killed and 10 others injured in Togo’s capital as hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters demonstrated Wednesday against a vote by the West African nati...
Sep 20, 2017
Regina teen involved in girl's murder minimizing role in death:youth worker
REGINA - A community youth worker says a teenager convicted in the murder of a 16-year-old girl is minimizing his role in her death. Elizabeth Christoffel of the Ministry of Justice met with the teen ...
Sep 20, 2017
Provinces, territories push feds to loosen restrictions on infrastructure cash
OTTAWA - Provincial and territorial governments are asking the federal Liberals to loosen the strings tied to billions in upcoming infrastructure spending, including more relaxed spending requirements...
Sep 20, 2017
McKenna addresses 'climate Barbie' furor, slams rampant sexism on the right
Canada’s environment minister says she’s fed up with the sexist comments women in politics have to put up with, and she accuses conservatives of being the worst offenders in the misogyny d...
Sep 20, 2017
CFL issues maximum fine against B.C. Lions linebacker Micah Awe for hits
TORONTO - B.C. Lions linebacker Micah Awe was fined the maximum amount by the CFL on Wednesday for his hits on Calgary Stampeders running backs Jerome Messam and Roy Finch. Messam, the CFL rushing lea...
Sep 20, 2017
Animal group takes Ontario minister to court over endangered species
TORONTO - An animal rights group is taking an Ontario minister to court in what it calls an attempt to protect endangered and threatened species in the province, including the mountain lion and a bird...
Sep 20, 2017
BC Treaty Commission aims to have 14 treaties signed in two years
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Treaty Commission says the political climate provincially and federally is ripe for pushing ahead stalled First Nation treaty negotiations. The commission released its...
Sep 20, 2017
Milan Fashion Week: Gucci extends news cycle with Rocket Man
MILAN - Green has been declared the colour of Milan Fashion Week, with the fashion chamber promoting sustainability in the trend-driven world of ready-to-wear. Eleven awards will be handed out Sunday ...
Sep 20, 2017