Category Archives: Canadian Press
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, Sept. 13 --- COURT UPHOLDS DEL MASTRO CONVICTIONS: A former federal politician has lost his bid to have his convictions for electoral offences overturned. ...
Sep 13, 2017
Tennis star Nestor has shown 'love for the game' in twilight of his career
After winning virtually every significant tennis title imaginable, the finish line is in sight for Daniel Nestor. The Canadian doubles star said he is planning to retire next summer, either after the ...
Sep 13, 2017
Pathologist suspected of drunken driving toted human organs
INDIANAPOLIS - Authorities in central Indiana say a pathologist arrested on suspicion of drunken driving had human organs and tissues in his pickup truck when he was pulled over along a rural highway....
Sep 13, 2017
Engine problems caused copter crash that killed Troy Gentry
MEDFORD, N.J. - Engine problems caused a helicopter crash last week that killed Montgomery Gentry singer Troy Gentry and the pilot, according to a preliminary report issued Wednesday by the National T...
Sep 13, 2017
Spy museum's newest: axe used on Trotsky, parts of Powers' U2
WASHINGTON - H. Keith Melton spent 40 years looking for the ice-climbing axe used in the bloody assassination of Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky. It had been sitting under a bed in Mexico City for ...
Sep 13, 2017
Justin Trudeau will lead delegation to UN General Assembly opening next week
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, underscoring Canada’s commitment to multilateralism as it vies for a coveted seat o...
Sep 13, 2017
Ontario appeal court upholds convictions for former MP Del Mastro
TORONTO - A former federal politician has lost his bid to have his convictions for electoral offences overturned. The Ontario Court of Appeal said Wednesday it is upholding Dean Del Mastro’s 201...
Sep 13, 2017
Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi says arena talks with Flames aren't dead
Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi says the city remains at the negotiating table for a new NHL arena even though the Flames have declared they’ve pulled out of talks. The NHL team is frustrated with &...
Sep 13, 2017
CFL eliminates full contact padded practices during season to reduce injury risk
TORONTO - CFL players can look forward to the elimination of padded practices during the regular season and the addition of more time for rest and recovery. The CFL and CFL Players’ Association ...
Sep 13, 2017
NewsAlert: Indians set American League record with 21st straight win
CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians have set an American League record with their 21st victory in a row. The Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 this afternoon at Progressive Field. The Oakland Athletic...
Sep 13, 2017