Category Archives: Canadian Press
6 mayors want pot removed from federal list of illegal drugs
PORTLAND, Ore. - Mayors from six U.S. cities in states with legal marijuana said Monday they have formed a coalition to push for federal marijuana policy reform just days after President Donald Trump ...
Jun 11, 2018
2 attacks in Central African Republic kill 1 peacekeeper
BANGUI, Central African Republic - The U.N. peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic said Monday that a Burundian peacekeeper was killed and several government soldiers were wounded in sep...
Jun 11, 2018
Insurer must defend Bill Cosby defamation suits, court says
BOSTON - A federal appeals court says an insurance company must pick up Bill Cosby’s tab to fight defamation lawsuits brought by women who accused him of sexual misconduct. But the ruling by the...
Jun 11, 2018
Saskatoon police dog that bit girl taken off the street during review
SASKATOON - A police dog that bit a six-year-old girl while the dog was tracking suspects in a home invasion has been taken off the streets until a review can be completed. Saskatoon police Chief...
Jun 11, 2018
Liberal security bill clears key hurdle over objections from many opposition MPs
OTTAWA - The Liberal government’s sweeping national security bill has cleared a key legislative hurdle despite the concerns of the two main opposition parties. MPs voted 168 to 125 Monday to app...
Jun 11, 2018
Winnipeg Blue Bombers name rookie Chris Streveler as their starter
WINNIPEG - Rookie Chris Streveler will start at quarterback for Winnipeg on Thursday night when the Blue Bombers kick off the 2018 CFL season against the Edmonton Eskimos. Streveler replaces incu...
Jun 11, 2018
After plastics charter, Ottawa looking at curbing own use to reduce garbage
OTTAWA - The political aide to Canada’s environment minister says the federal government is looking to reduce its use of plastic as it pursues a national strategy to curb Canada’s add...
Jun 11, 2018
CPP Investment Board approached about Trans Mountain, CEO says no decision yet
OTTAWA - The federal government’s financial adviser has raised the possibility of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board becoming involved in the Trans Mountain pipeline pr...
Jun 11, 2018
Trial underway for Quebec provincial police officer in 2014 death of young boy
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A trial began Monday for a Quebec provincial police officer in the death of a young boy more than four years ago. Patrick Ouellet is charged with one count of dangerous dri...
Jun 11, 2018
Geoff Johns exits as president, CCO of DC Entertainment
LOS ANGELES - DC Entertainment president and chief creative officer Geoff Johns, who co-produced “Justice League,” is exiting both roles to focus on creative matters full time. Warner Bros...
Jun 11, 2018