Category Archives: Canadian Press
Netherlands, Australia hold Russia liable for downing MH17
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A day after international prosecutors said they had unequivocal evidence of Russian involvement in the downing of a Malaysian passenger jet over Ukraine nearly four years ago,...
May 25, 2018
In the news today, May 25
Five stories in the news for Friday, May 25 --- FIFTEEN INJURED IN MISSISSAUGA, ONT., EXPLOSION Police are searching for two suspects after 15 people were injured by an “improvised explosiv...
May 25, 2018
Hunt underway for two suspects connected to Mississauga, Ont., blast
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - A blast that left 15 people injured at a busy Indian restaurant west of Toronto is not believed to be a hate crime or an act of terrorism, authorities said Friday as they searched ...
May 25, 2018
Handcuffed Weinstein faces rape charge in #MeToo reckoning
NEW YORK - It was the moment the #MeToo movement had been waiting for: Harvey Weinstein in handcuffs. His face pulled in a strained smile and his hands locked behind his back, the once-powerful Hollyw...
May 24, 2018
Gordon leads Rockets over Warriors 98-94 to take series lead
HOUSTON - Chris Paul’s grit and veteran leadership have pushed the Golden State Warriors to the brink of elimination. Now the Houston Rockets must wait to see if his injured leg is strong enough...
May 24, 2018
Fifteen people injured in IED blast in Mississauga, Ont., restaurant
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Fifteen people were injured Thursday night when two men entered an Indian restaurant in Mississauga, Ont., and detonated what police described as an improvised explosive device. Pe...
May 24, 2018
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Games NBA Playoffs Houston 98 Golden State 94 (Rockets lead series 3-2) — AHL Playoffs Rockford 3 Texas 2 (OT) (Stars lead series 3-1) — MLB American League L.A. Angels 8 ...
May 24, 2018
Trudeau accepts award for LGBTQ advocacy, says more work to be done
TORONTO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has made great strides in achieving equality for LGBTQ people but there’s still work to be done. Trudeau was greeted with a standing ovat...
May 24, 2018
Prince William to visit Jordan, Israel, West Bank in June
LONDON - Kensington Palace says Prince William will visit Israel and the Palestinian territories at the end of June - the first British royal to make an official visit there. The prince will begin his...
May 24, 2018
Feds limit chinook fishery to help resident killer whale recovery
VANCOUVER - The federal government is closing some recreational and commercial chinook fisheries on the West Coast in an effort to help save endangered southern resident killer whales. Fisheries Minis...
May 24, 2018