Category Archives: Canadian Press

Police ask government to postpone date for legal pot beyond July 2018
OTTAWA - Canada’s police services say there is zero chance they will be ready to enforce new laws for legalized pot by next summer. That was the main message delivered to MPs on the House of Com...
Sep 12, 2017

Despite Irma, football games in Florida get a go-ahead
Amid the misery in Florida caused by Hurricane Irma, the state still has places to play. The Jacksonville Jaguars were the latest to announce they will play at home this weekend. Team president Mark L...
Sep 12, 2017

Two men arrested and charged after Aug. 20 violent protest in Quebec City
QUEBEC - Two young men arrested Tuesday in connection with an August demonstration that saw protesters clash with riot police were released later in the day on a promise to appear in court. The men, 1...
Sep 12, 2017

UK engineers launch 'sewer war' against giant fat blob
LONDON - British engineers say they have launched a “sewer war” against a giant fat blob clogging London’s sewers. Thames Water officials said Tuesday it is likely to take three week...
Sep 12, 2017
Vermont police seek panda-costume wearing theft suspect
WILLISTON, Vt. - A Vermont police department is asking for help identifying a suspect wearing a panda costume believed to have stolen an airsoft rifle from a sports store. Williston police say the cos...
Sep 12, 2017
Reunited after 50 years, couple marries in NY hospital room
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - He was an Elvis Presley-loving American sailor who spun records for the U.S. Navy radio station on the Caribbean base where he was stationed. She was a local woman whose brother work...
Sep 12, 2017
Apple unveils $999 iPhone X with facial recognition
CUPERTINO, Calif. - Apple has broken the $1,000 barrier with its latest, and most expensive, phone, the iPhone X. With a price starting at $999 and a host of new features, the phone will be a big test...
Sep 12, 2017

Kid Rock opens Detroit arena with no political announcement
DETROIT - In the end, the political aspirations of musician Kid Rock were not laid bare Tuesday night before thousands of screaming fans when the rocker performed the first of six concerts at a new sp...
Sep 12, 2017
Europe leaders answer anger over Irma response in Caribbean
Wrapping up a sweeping visit to the destroyed island of St. Martin, France’s president responded to anger that his government didn’t do enough to handle Hurricane Irma’s wrath and pr...
Sep 12, 2017
With LA bid sealed, US cities look at possible Winter Games
LIMA, Peru - There’s an outside shot the United States won’t have to wait 11 years to host its next Olympics. It’s a longshot, but there’s talk in Salt Lake City, and even some...
Sep 12, 2017